Downtown Cincinnati is the place to live, work, and play populated by restaurants, cafes, bars, arts and culture venues around every corner, plus a long-awaited and busy Kroger's that anchors recently-renovated Court Street Plaza. The downtown urban core is alive with programming, including music during the summer and ice skating in the winter, and features the largest living room 'television' in the region overlooking The Genius of Water at Fountain Square. Downtown has experienced dramatic expansion and population growth with residential developments, including condos and apartments in all price ranges, many of which boast scenic views of the hillsides and the river and offer unparalleled access to nightlife and recreation.
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.
"It is fantastic to see celebrities from across our country who want to be a part of what we are doing here in Cincinnati," says ReelAbilities Film Festival Chair Kathleen Cail, who hosts Academy Award-winner Marlee Matlin, Danny Woodburn (Seinfeld and Bones), Kurt Yaeger (Sons of Anarchy) and other stars during the Feb. 27-March 7 festival.
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.
Using a business model similar to Tom's and Warby Parker, Chelsea Koglmeier has launched Bikes of Reckless Optimism (Bikes O.R.O.), which will deliver modes of transportation to those who need them most.
Cornerstone Corporation for Shared Equity provides individuals with safe, affordable housing but also provides the opportunity to earn money back after five and 10 years of responsible renting. "We're trying to provide opportunity for folks to lift themselves out of poverty," says Rob Sheil, the nonprofit's executive director.
Friday night's "Voices from the Heart" fundraiser benefits Cincinnati Union Bethel's Off the Streets program, which empowers women who are involved in prostitution to break the cycle and move toward a life of safety and fulfillment.
Great American Ball Park is undergoing a $4.5 million renovation this winter to get the stadium ready for the MLB All-Star Game in July.
Finding jobs in the startup world can be tricky, as postings are rarely found on traditional job search websites. So check out this list of resources for job hunting among Cincinnati startups.
The Bacchanalian Society gathers young professionals together to integrate “social and professional networking with philanthropy,” most recently hosting a wine tasting on Jan. 29 to benefit the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Alan Susarret owns and operates Probasco Farm on West McMicken Avenue, where urban farming is officially underway. He recently began a Kickstarter campaign to expand production of oyster mushrooms.
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