CDF/IFF nonprofit loan program leads to community reinvestment
In 2015, the Cincinnati Development Fund teamed up with IFF (and the JP Morgan Chase Foundation) to provide loans to nonprofits in Greater Cincinnati and Dayton.
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.
Gateway Tech now offering historic preservation arts classes
For the first time, Gateway Community Technical College in Covington is offering historic preservation arts classes.
Landor’s recent rebranding of City of Covington receives national attention
Japanese magazine +81 favorite branding campaigns included the rebranding of the City of Covington, which was designed by Landor.
UpTech to host Demo Day for fifth cohort on Feb. 9
Nine startups from UpTech's fifth cohort will pitch their ideas to the public and entrepreneurial community on Feb. 9 at 84.51.
Center for Great Neighborhoods awards $22K for community projects
Five Covington entrepreneurs got a recent boost from the Center for Great Neighborhoods' fifth round of Creative Community Grants.
Cincinnati makerspace offerings expand to meet creative demand
A number of emerging makerspaces offer traditional co-working amenities as well as special tools and programs for artists, brewers, chemists and more. Check out our growing list of what's available locally for makers.
Creative placemaking efforts to launch in five Cincinnati neighborhoods
Throughout fall 2016, a coalition of local arts organizations, nonprofit leaders and community members came together to form a creative placemaking network that will bring arts and cultural events and initiatives to Cincinnati in 2017.
Nine local nonprofits and individuals receive funding from NEA for creative projects
For its first round of grant funding in 2017, the National Endowment for the Arts doled out more than $300 million to nonprofits and individuals, including nine organizations in Greater Cincinnati.
Beyond the coffee shop: Cincy co-working scene diversifies to meet growing demand
With a growing workforce percentage shifting to freelance and contract bases, cities across the country are creating diverse co-working spots to meet the demand. How do Cincinnati's offerings stack up?
Catalytic Fund takes first steps toward redeveloping Covington’s historic Bradford Building
The Catalytic Fund recently purchased space at 326-336 Scott Blvd., also known as The Bradford building. It will be redeveloped into housing and commercial space.
