Soapicks: September 9-15
There's more to do in this city than you can shake a stick at and with teh National Baptist Convention in town this week, you can bet downtown is going to be hopping. Here are some events you might want to check out...
Covington
This genteel town just south of the Ohio River features a number of charming treasures including the lively MainStrasse district with its trendy bars, pubs and restaurants as well as beautiful homes stretched along the river beneath the strikingly modern architecture of the architectural jewel, the Ascent at Roebling's Bridge, designed by Daniel Libeskind. Covington is experiencing a renaissance with new shops, restaurants and condos opening along Madison and Pike Streets, and a burgeoning Arts District that acts as the cultural glue that binds the city's charm to its proud denizens. Plus, its successful startup scene is attracting entrepreneurs, especially in emerging informatics and data-driven industries thanks to the UpTech business accelerator.
Attracting, retaining YPs crucial to regional economy
Our region's economic future and overall vitality rely on showing young professionals (YPs) that Cincinnati is a terrific place to live, learn, work, play and stay, says University of Cincinnati president Nancy Zimpher.
Average wage for new jobs in Northern Kentucky: $60,922
A new study finds that the average wage for the 2,264 primary new jobs created in Northern Kentucky in '07 was $60,922, far above the area average. The Northern Kentucky region’s greatest job gains were in the finance and insurance and manufacturing sectors.
World travel served to you one bite at a time
A trip to India, Lebanon or Ethiopia may not be within your budget, but you can travel there by taste. With Cincinnati's wide selection of ethnic dining options, those looking to explore new culinary horizons probably won't even have to leave their neighborhood.
Cincinnati PRSA to host presentation, panel on maximizing multicultural initiatives
The Cincinnati Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America will host an in-depth, professional development seminar and expert panel on maximizing multicultural initiatives on September 9 at the Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront.
Northern Kentucky region, Vision 2015 recognized for national planning award
The Northern Kentucky region was named as one of four finalists for the Alliance for Regional Stewardship (ARS) Organizational Champion Award for the work of Vision 2015, a community-driven ten-year strategic plan for growth.
Soapicks September 3-8
We’ve said “so long” to Summer, now it’s time to say “hello” to Fall of ‘08. September kicks off the changing of the leaves and a whole new set of things to do around town. There’s no lack of festivals to be found this week as Cincinnati gets a little culture of the European and Latin American influence.
Forbes: Cincinnati 7th most lustful city
Don't blush, but Forbes has named us America's 7th most lustful city.
Haile Foundation gift of $15 million invests in NKU College of Business
The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./US Bank Foundation just announced a landmark gift -- $15 million to the Northern Kentucky University College of Business. It is the largest gift in the 40-year history of NKU, and matches the largest single-source gift to a public university in the history of Kentucky.
Working the numbers on Agenda 360 and Vision 2015
The region's newest long-term planning strategies, Agenda 360 and Vision 2015, hold great promise to go beyond "plans in a binder" and generate real transformative momentum making the region a power magnet for talent, jobs, and economic opportunity.
