Cintrifuse's Fund of Funds makes its sixth major investment in Boulder, Colo.-based Techstars Ventures to continue bolstering Cincinnati's flourishing startup ecosystem.
The New York Times has a glowing report, "Downtown Cincinnati Thrives as Riots' Memories Recede," in its Feb. 25 real estate section, focusing on high-profile development at The Banks, Fountain Square and OTR.
"Every person has the ability to change the world," says Derrick Braziel, 28, who puts his words into action through MORTAR's mentorship of low-income, minority or other "non-traditional" entrepreneurs.
UPDATED WITH PANELISTS AND RSVP. Soapbox is partnering again with the University of Cincinnati's Niehoff Urban Studio to host a forum on urban development trends, this time focusing on beer entrepreneurs who are helping drive community development. The March 11 event will also feature samples of their newest products.
The Haile Foundation and Cincinnati Made host Ilana Preuss, an expert in community development and founder of Recast City, as a part of their "Making Space for Makers" program Wednesday and Thursday.
Social Venture Partners' Fast Pitch 2015 was a rousing success last week, with four of the eight nonprofit finalists each being awarded with at least $5,000 in front of 537 attendees. LawnLife will represent Cincinnati at the Philanthropitch International Competition in Austin, Tex.
"Ideas are like commodities," says arts fundraiser and consultant Scott Provancher. "Everyone has them. But, like a commodity, the real value is what you make of it. You need discipline and help." The March 4 smART Summit will prod local arts leaders to embrace innovation to make ideas a reality.
Inspired by the Japanese monster narrative, Monster Mascots uses 3D printing technology to create locally-made mascot figurines for the region's sports fans.
Bad Girl Ventures will now offer three separate courses to cater to the wide variety of female entrepreneurs looking for business development guidance.
Cincinnati startup CEOs Chris Bergman of Choremoster and Rodney Williams of Lisnr are featured in Upstart 100, a list of "the inventors, visionaries, masters and more driving the new economy" that includes Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Taylor Swift.
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