Local startup Sqrl saves businesses time and money, secures $550K in seed funding
Sqrl (pronounced squirrel) has raised $550,000 in seed funding from investors such as CincyTech, Hyde Park Ventures and Vine Street Ventures.
Over-the-Rhine
As more visitors discover — and regional residents rediscover — the charms of Over-the-Rhine (aka OTR), most are delighted to find a neighborhood rich in art, history, and community plus plenty of food and drink establishments and independent retailers. Architectural treasures like Music Hall and Memorial Hall sit side by side with the School for Performing Arts and Washington Park in this neighborhood that's been heralded as a national leader in urban transformation. Vine Street, Main Street, Race Street, and Pendleton are the area's hot spots for an eclectic array of restaurants and shops near the Ensemble, Woodward, Cincinnati Shakespeare, and Know theaters. Findlay Market, between Race and Elm Streets north of Liberty Street, is Ohio's oldest continuously-operated public market where you will find locally sourced food, cafes and restaurants as well as the Rhinegeist Brewery taproom. The community's remarkable 19th-century buildings feature one of the country's largest collection of Italianate architecture and provide a dramatic background to the diverse residents that call OTR home.
Gerke Building’s unique characteristics make it ideal for beer
Three years ago, NYC native Noah Smith purchased the Gerke Building at 132 W. Court St. Because of the building’s unique characteristics, he envisions the building becoming a brewery or a restaurant.
SVP Cincinnati coaches nonprofits for Fast Pitch speeches
Eight nonprofits—all of which are working to transform the lives of at-risk children through education—have been training with Social Venture Partners Cincinnati coaches to perfect their elevator speeches for Fast Pitch.
Neighborhood Enhancement Program aims to improve Cincinnati quality of life
Cincinnati’s Neighborhood Enhancement Program, a 90-day collaborative effort between city departments, neighborhood residents and community organizations, focuses on developing the assets of individual neighborhoods.
From empathy to advocacy after SNAP challenge
In an effort to raise awareness of food insecurity and increase advocacy for its 25 member groups, Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati recently completed its first SNAP Challenge.
CCC offers free choir program for CPS students
An anonymous $20,000 donation will again allow the Cincinnati Children's Choir to offer its free Cincinnati Public Schools Honor Choir program, which engages students in an intense two-day rehearsal program that culminates in a gala performance.
Handbags for Hope celebrates literacy, honors committed learners
The Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati will host its third Handbags for Hope event Thursday, January 30 to celebrate literacy and those who help the organization achieve its mission of providing hope to those labeled as functionally illiterate.
9 Hot Startup Accelerators
The Brandery in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine was named one of CNN Money's top 9 startup accelerators in the U.S. Read more about the Brandery and the other accelerators on the list.
