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Cincinnati awash in venture capital

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Although the perception is that lending is tight, Cincinnati's venture capital funds continue to pump money into the economy.

P&G takes innovation a step beyond co-branding with new Tide, Downy lines

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Procter & Gamble is creating a new sub-brand for its Tide and Downy product lines that borrow ingredients from its beauty care lines that will result in clothes that stay fresh looking after 50 washes.

UC professor talks about climate change work in Science

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Thompson Hine establishes Climate Change and Sustainable Business Solutions group

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Business law firm Thompson Hine has established a Climate Change and Sustainable Business Solutions group to help companies cope with the challenges faced when tackling environmental issues.

Smart Papers banks on $30M biomass investment

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

NKU students in Lithuania for work-study program with CinciMedia

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Northern Kentucky University and CinciMedia have launched a new virtual effects work-study program at the company's headquarters in Vilnius, Lithuania.

UC first in U.S. to study Relaxin for heart failure

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Cincinnati Bell launches Fusion WiFi, ad campaign

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An ad campaign featuring Nick Lachey began last week, announcing the launch of Cincinnati Bell's Fusion WiFi and the Unlimited Everything Family Pak.

Growing Cincinnati beats trend

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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 professor receives neuroradiology society's highest honor

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

University of Cincinnati professor Robert Lukin, MD, has been awarded the Gold Medal by the American Society of Neuroradiology, the organization's highest honor.

UC architecture students working underwater

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As cities try to emulate Kalamazoo's success with its free college tuition program, Strive is working to put together its own program locally.

CinciMedia to expand into 3D animation for TV, film

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Commuter colleges go residential

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Cincinnati, which had once been labelled a "commuter college", is among many urban universities working to reinvent their campuses and surrounding neighborhoods into stronger live/work environments.

Competition means more access to info for UC students

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A first-in-the-nation competition organized by cell phone provider UC Mobile will allow University of Cincinnati students to keep tabs on events and information more efficiently.

BHDP makes top 100 green design firms

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

BDHP Architecture has been named as one of the top 100 green design firms in the United States by McGraw-Hill Construction's Engineering News-Record.

Blue Chip Cookies goes gourmet with nationwide franchise launch

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Twenty-five year old Blue Chip Cookies is launching Blue Chip Gourmet, a nationwide franchise strategy backed by all-new ownership.

Occupying idle teen hands

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Like Cincinnati, many cities across the country are trying to prevent the volatile mix of teen boredom and hot temperatures by implementing summer jobs programs.

AIA report looks at Cincinnati's 100 percent green building exemption

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new report released by the American Institute of Architects looks at the 12 best green building incentives by state and local governments, which includes the City of Cincinnati's tax exemption.

UC researchers find new ways to regulate genes, reduce heart damage

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati are looking at ways to reduce post-heart attack heart damage by studying the way cells die, a process controlled by genetic transcription factors.

DCI launches $1M marketing campaign

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Cincinnati Inc. has launched a $1 million advertising campaign targeted at people with an "urban mindset" who live in the region.

Incoming UC freshmen smarter, from more regional cities

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The next freshman class at the University of Cincinnati has higher test scores, and more of them are being attracted from regional cities.

Nothing sells like celebrity

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Early last year, marketing executives at Cincinnati-based Totes Isotoner heard a teenage singer from Barbados named Rihanna perform a song called "Umbrella", and it quickly became the company's rallying cry.

Cintas goes global

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Increased demand in the uniform industry is driving Cintas' decision to expand into Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

Cincinnati Parks makes long term commitment to clean energy

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With the installation of its second solar power system, the Cincinnati Park Board is furthering its mission of greening its operations.

Chiquita upbeat about progress

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Chiquita Brands International has continued to post stronger performance since the end of 2006, and CEO Fernando Aguirre says that the company is making progress on profitability and sustained growth.

Ohio to partner with Macy's to promote multicultural travel

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Ohio Tourism Division is partnering with the Macy's Music Festival, the Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism Network and the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau to promote "Livin' for the Weekend", its new multicultural marketing campaign.

Cincinnati program part of $300M initiative to reform healthcare

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Greater Cincinnati Aligning Forces for Quality is among fourteen community-based programs around the country to take part in a $300 million initiative to spearhead health quality reforms through regional collaboratives.