Most people wouldn't think pin-up girls, rockabilly and butchery go together, but that trio is a winning combination for Butcher Betties, Allison Hines' meat shop in Florence that's looking to expand via the ArtWorks Big Pitch competition.
Former Entrepreneur-in-Residence and current interim director JB Woodruff has raised expectations for UpTech's newest class of startups, expected to be announced in August.
Founder James Marable wants to see Original Thought Required expand beyond a retail store. By working with new designers and maintaining close partnerships with the local hip hop music scene, he's seen it become a cultural center.
Tarek Kamil and Sara Jackson, co-founders of startup Cerkl, want their "smart newsletter" technology to help organizations transform communication strategy into engagement strategy.
TEDxCincinnati and NewCo Cincinnati hosted outstanding July conferences highlighting the region's innovation renaissance, with 2016 versions expected to be even larger and more compelling.
After Rachel Roberts bounced around from job to job, she found her calling in yoga, which led to a career path as founder of The Yoga Bar. Now she helps others find their own calling.
Brush Factory co-founders Rosie Kovacs and Hayes Shanesy focus on design and craftsmanship "not because it's trendy but to build on and celebrate tradition." Their company is a finalist in the ArtWorks Big Pitch program/competition.
A childhood interest in sewing led Jenifer Sult to study fashion design at UC, start a company (Cut and Sewn) in her home and finally open a storefront business in Northside. Next steps: a business plan and expansion.
Local photographer Jess Sheldon's Cityscape Tiles celebrate historic places in Cincinnati and beyond, creating something tangible in the digital era.
Rachel DesRochers wants her message of "sharing gratitude" and her Grateful Grahams cookies to travel far and wide, so she's competing in ArtWorks' Big Pitch program to raise funds to boost product distribution.
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