River Cities Awards to feature 18 preservation winners
In celebration of National Preservation Month, three of Kentucky's river cities will come together to celebrate their accomplishments in historic preservation and adaptive re-use.
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.
Upcoming Soapbox Sponsored Events
Soapbox is proud to sponsor the Cincinnati Soapbox Derby “Build-A-Box” competition at the BMW store in Silverton on May 18. Assemble your car faster than the other competing teams and be the envy of all your co-workers as you return victoriously to the office with giant trophy held loftily above your head. Prizes will also be awarded based on how well the companies can trick out their respective “shells.” Judges from branding, graphic design and advertising agencies will determine winners in two categories: “Best Brand Impression” and “Most Artistic.” Corporate teams will be paired alongside a youth from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati.A few openings are still available with cost for businesses wishing to enter the “Build-A-Box” event $1000 which provides everything you need to build your own green machine including a car kit, racing wheels, tools, a “Build-A-Box” t-shirt for each member of your team and the opportunity to work alongside a great kid from the Boys & Girls Club. For more information, please visit the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby for more information and to register.
Nine Greater Cincinnati firms make Fortune 500
Fortune Magazine's 2008 rankings show Greater Cincinnati with nine Fortune 500 companies, with seven more making the Fortune 1000.
Money Magazine rates Cincinnati among top 6 best places to buy a home
Citing a manufacturing-heavy economy that should benefit from the falling dollar, Money Magazine has rated Greater Cincinnati among the 6 "best places to buy a home these days".
Licking River Greenway ideas heading to the public
The first design phase of the Licking River Greenway project has been completed, and Vision 2015 is taking the ideas to the public for feedback.
$200M SouthShore tops off first residential tower
Capital Investment Group, developers of the SouthShore condominium complex in Newport, held a topping off ceremony for the first tower of their $200 million project on Wednesday.
Money magazine ranks Cincinnati one of six best places to buy a home
Money magazine's list of the six “best places to buy a home these days” includes Cincinnati. Money's list is of “the six cities where home prices are likely to rise the most - or fall the least - in the next 12 months.”
Hub of Covington Arts District debuts
A crowd estimated at 500 people enjoyed live music, a magician, food and art at the grand opening party for the Covington Artisan's Enterprise Center, the new hub of the Covington Arts District.
The Design Oasis of Cincinnati
With several signature buildings already sprinkled throughout the city, Cincinnati has become an ideal incubator for high-profile architects.
Realtors work together to reveal Covington
On Saturday, Discover Covington held a city-wide open house for 19 properties, hoping to show off the diversity of the city to those interested in exploring urban living.
