Cincinnati awash in venture capital
Source: Business First of Columbus, 7/22/2008
Although the perception is that lending is tight, Cincinnati's venture capital funds continue to pump money into the economy.
UC professor talks about climate change work in Science
Source: PhysOrg, 7/22/2008
University of Cincinnati professor of Geology, Tom Lowell is featured in the latest issue of Science, discussing his latest research into whether the Younger Dryas impacted climate change around the globe.
Smart Papers banks on $30M biomass investment
Source: IndustryWeek, 7/22/2008
Hamilton-based Smart Papers has begun construction on a $30 million cogeneration facility that will allow them to move away from the use of fossil fuels in powering its manufacturing operations.
Playhouse in the Park collaboration opens in NYC
Source: Playbill, 7/22/2008
A Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park collaboration with New York's Irish Repertory Theatre on a stage version of Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days opened Sunday in New York City.
UC first in U.S. to study Relaxin for heart failure
Source: UC HealthNews, 7/15/2008
Medical researchers at the University of Cincinnati are the first in the United States to enroll a patient in a clinical trial to test the effectiveness of the drug Relaxin on treating heart failure symptoms.
Growing Cincinnati beats trend
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer, 7/15/2008
U.S. Census estimates released last week show that Cincinnati gained 826 residents in 2007, beating the trend of population losses suffered by most Ohio metropolitan areas.
P&G making forecasting more effective
Source: Wall Street Journal, 7/15/2008
Lessening customer loyalty and increased global competition are making forecasting and planning more important that ever, and companies such as Procter & Gamble are finding that collaboration is key.
UC architecture students working underwater
Source: UC News, 7/8/2008
To prepare themselves for an international competition this August, students in the University of Cincinnati's new Extreme Environments design course are meeting and working at the bottom of the university's Olympic-sized pool.
Free-college programs multiply
Source: USA Today, 7/8/2008
As cities try to emulate Kalamazoo's success with its free college tuition program, Strive is working to put together its own program locally.