Norwood is surrounded on all sides by Cincinnati and has grown beyond its early industrial roots to become an ideal neighborhood for young professionals to purchase their first homes. Adjacent to neighboring Xavier University in Evanston and Hyde Park to the east, Norwood's revamped older homes and tree-lined streets are complemented by beloved family-owned restaurants like Sorrento's and Quatman Cafe and countless small corner taverns to dive in for a drink. Norwood is also home to Alloy Development Co., which is a marketplace where organizations, businesses and communities can find the resources they need to grow.
Although manufacturing has struggled over the years, Cincinnatians are still making and creating items we use every day. On Thursday, May 9, at IDEALAB: reMaking Industry, we'll hear from local and regional innovators who are encouraging urban manufacturing.
A movement of "small batch" producers are creating and nurturing jobs and businesses and sustaining communities.
Organizations across Greater Cincinnati are getting involved with grassroots neighborhood organizing and engagement to foster social capital.
On May 9, thought leaders and entrepreneurs will meet at Xavier's Center for Innovation to share ideas about improving urban communities.
On April 25, The Women's Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation will host "A Conversation With Soledad O’Brien," an award-winning broadcast journalist famous for controversial and breaking news stories.
The Episcopal Retirement Services, which operates local senior living communities also hosts an annual conference on health and faith.
After more than a year of community interviews and meetings, the city's Community Agreement was unveiled, with plans to create clean, inviting spaces for residents, visitors, and business owners.
Sure, you can work at a coffee shop. But why not try a co-working space instead?
Schools and organizations can apply for funds that will expand summer programs and provide funding for trips, sporting equipment, and transportation.
Two local groups join together for a conference to educate the public about victims and survivors.
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