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Issue 103, Volume 1 | Week of 3/8/10

Cincinnati Wine Entrepreneur Finds Inspiration In Heritage

By: Sean Rhiney, 3/9/2010 Heritage Link Brands is the largest importer of wines from South Africa and has distinguished itself as a champion of the only black owned family vineyards from that region. The idea for this blend of unique wine offerings and socially conscious importing came from a pair of Procter & Gamble marketing professionals, Selena and Khary Cuffe, who have taken the global lessons learned from their time at P&G to start a business that makes a difference.

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Let The Games Begin

By: Jonathan DeHart, 3/9/2010 With Cincinnati's winning bid to host the 2012 World Choir Games, the city will get the chance to showcase its own musical heritage and boost its international profile like never before. How did Cincinnati become the first city in the United States to host the games that will draw 200,000 music fans to Cincinnati, and what will they mean for the city in 2012 and beyond? 

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Soapicks March 9-15

By: Sheila Owens, 3/9/2010 Cincinnati hosts one of the finest three-day fusions of cuisine and vino during the 20th Annual International Wine Festival. Original Thought Required invites you to Fly or Die at Grammers Bar while Know Theatre announces the 2010 Fringe Festival lineup at Fringe for a Night. Step into spring at Sharon Woods for Art in the Park's latest photography exhibit.

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Video/What's the buzz at Hive 13?

Have you ever wanted to take something apart to learn how it works? If so, then you might be interested in Hive 13 - Cincinnati's first hackerspace. Located in Northside, Hive 13 is a place where science and technology enthusiasts gather to exchange ideas and skills as well as to build things. 3D printers and transforming glass block walls into art using programmable LED lights are just some of the projects underway. Take a look inside the Hive with Soapbox and Seven/Seventy-Nine.
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This Week's Blogger:
Raphaela Platow
This week's blogger is Chief Curator of the CAC, Raphaela Platow. A native of Munich, Germany, Platow has lead the CAC since 2007 after curating art in Massachusetts, North Carolina and Germany.  Platow shares her perceptions on art in our community, both in and out of the traditional museum setting.

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Entrepreneurship
For the brave business person, inventor, student or dreamer willing to take a risk on a new idea, Northern Kentucky offers a multitude of resources to help launch businesses. From Northern Kentucky University's small-business development centers to community-wide incubators such as the Northern Kentucky ezone, a division of Northern Kentucky Tri-ED, the region holds a number of resources and advice on getting started.

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Red Hawk Technologies
By marrying targeted technology with the best in creative development, Red Hawk is flying high in the web services market.

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DeSales Flats

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Covington
This genteel town just south of the Ohio River features a number of charming treasures including the lively MainStrasse district with its trendy bars, pubs and restaurants as well as beautiful homes stretched along the river beneath the strikingly modern architecture of its newest jewel, the Ascent.

Covington is experiencing a sleepy renaissance with new shops and condos opening along Madison and Pike Streets and a burgeoning Arts District that acts as the cultural glue that binds the city's charm to its proud denizens.

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