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Racial Equity Matters: GCF’s workshops offer eye-opening lessons

Sunny Reelhorn Parr participated in a Groundwater training that changed the way she approached her career and her personal conversations with neighbors.

Gateway Flats opened in September.
New owners bring new developments at Manhattan Harbour

The Manhattan Harbour concept dates to the mid-2000s.

Gateway Flats opened in September.
New owners bring new developments at Manhattan Harbour

The Manhattan Harbour concept dates to the mid-2000s.

Testing startup earns $20M loan to invest in expansion

In 2020, Gravity Diagnostics went from testing 20 COVID-19 samples a day to more than 20,000.

From PTA to ParentCamp: Florence mom goes national

The ParentCamp idea: Engaged parents lead to engaged students, which lead to engaged communities.

Fast-growing medical firm applies to trade on Nasdaq

Protech Home Medical has been aggressively expanding in recent months.

Heritage Bank and Ocean Programs team up to expand entrepreneurship training program

A $30,000 donation will help low- to moderate-income business owners get access to training, mentorship, inspiration, and coaching.

More than 2,000 people have participated in Groundwater workshops.
Diving into the Groundwater: Exploring the depths of racism

Groundwater, a racial equity workshop offered by Greater Cincinnati Foundation, challenges assumptions about race, history, and society, and presents difficult truths.

YARD & Company activates historic filling station as flexible event space

In response to the pandemic, The Garage is a safe place for people to work from home, away from home.

Testing startup earns $20M loan to invest in expansion

In 2020, Gravity Diagnostics went from testing 20 COVID-19 samples a day to more than 20,000.

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