Downtown

Downtown Cincinnati is the place to live, work, and play populated by restaurants, cafes, bars, arts and culture venues around every corner, plus a long-awaited and busy Kroger's that anchors recently-renovated Court Street Plaza. The downtown urban core is alive with programming, including music during the summer and ice skating in the winter, and features the largest living room 'television' in the region overlooking The Genius of Water at Fountain Square. Downtown has experienced dramatic expansion and population growth with residential developments, including condos and apartments in all price ranges, many of which boast scenic views of the hillsides and the river and offer unparalleled access to nightlife and recreation.

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.

FORM sculptures preparing for CAC auction

The original designs of today's leading contemporary architects are on display at the Contemporary Arts Center, all leading up to an auction by Christie's on May 10.

Avril-Bleh sets tentative open date for grocery

Avril-Bleh & Sons Meat Market plans to open a convenience grocery next to their downtown butcher shop on May 13, bringing essential food staples to local residents.

Cincinnati USA Partnership named one of top 10 economic development groups in nation

Site Selection magazine named the Cincinnati USA Partnership as one of the nation's top 10 economic development groups and features the city on the cover. of its May issue.

Vertus Technologies will build clean coal project on Cincinnati’s riverfront

Vertus Technologies plans to build its first US coal-processing facility at Cincinnati Bulk Terminals' riverfront facility. The UK-based company will ship 100,000 tons of clean coal a year from the plant.

King Records symposium helps revive another Cincinnati brand

Those attracted to the urban authenticity of Cincinnati – the unique businesses and traditions that helped define and make it unique – are hoping to revive interest in King Records, a post-World War II company whose early rhythm-and-blues and country recordings were precursors of rock ‘n’ roll and its attendant pop culture.

Kroger taps ex-Goya executive to lead multicultural biz

The Kroger Company has hired ex-Goya Foods executive Angel Colon to head its newly-created multicultural business development position at its Cincinnati headquarters.

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.

Streetcars approved in concept, hard work begins

Cincinnati City Council has approved a motion to build a streetcar system linking Downtown, Over-the-Rhine and Uptown, but the struggle for its supporters is hardly over.

Freedom Center launches Digital Backpack project

Cincinnati's Freedom Center just a launched a "digital backpack" project to offer its visitors a new way to learn and spread the word about the Center.

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