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Innovation News The Gallery building has been renovated to allow more natural light inside and will feature new retailers.

A retail incubator will be part of revamped Newport on the Levee

Called Trade, it will give pop-up shops and ecommerce merchants a chance to try brick and mortar.

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Old breweries could jump start Mohawk neighborhood plan

Vacant buildings and homes offer an opportunity for growth and a vibrant arts and entertainment district.

Development News The former governor's home, left, will be transformed into a wine bar and restaurant.

Vacant for years, former governor's home is about to get new life

John W. Stevenson had a long career in Kentucky politics and government. His former home is about to get new life as a wine bar and restaurant.

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MORTAR’S curriculum introduced in Oklahoma

The Tulsa Economic Development Corporation wants to help local entrepreneurs get the fundamental knowledge that they need to be successful business owners.

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Cincinnati is the No. 1 city for new college grads

SmartAsset ranked the best places for the class of 2021 to kick off their post-graduate life.  

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Nehemiah Manufacturing helps people with criminal records get jobs

With the right support, people who don’t pass a background check have been proven successful in filling the employment gap.  

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Dr. Amy Acton honored for her service during the pandemic

She is one of seven people who will receive the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation’s Profile in Courage Award.  

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Imago has encouraged sustainable living in the city for more than 40 years

When Jim and Eileen Schenk created the organization, their goal was to connect people to nature in a holistic, healing way. Since then, they have launched multiple ecological programs in East Price Hill.

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Looking to get out of Cincinnati this summer? Michigan details their top 10 hiking trails

Whether you want to stroll through picturesque small towns away from Cincinnati, classic Michigan waterways, sun-dappled woodlands, and the Great Lakes Bay Region offers many options. Today, we tell you about 10 of our favorite walking trails in the region.

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Vote in the primaries: Why it’s important and what to look for on the ballot

The 2020 elections saw record turnout of voters, many who didn’t previously vote in primaries. Cincinnati’s is coming up — here’s what to expect and how to vote early by mail or in person, or on election day.

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Pro Tips for Nonprofits: Partner up to stand out

Partnerships with other nonprofit and for-profit organizations can alleviate some of these issues as effective partnerships can serve as a "force multiplier.” The shared resources and ideas that accompany active collaboration can be a huge benefit in partnering with another nonprofit.

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Female entrepreneurs grow small businesses and gardens

Christina Matthews, owner of The Flower Lady LLC., received a Made for More Small Business Award, which includes a grant that will allow her to expand the People’s Garden in OTR.

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“Drink MadTree. Make an Impact.” Eight years later, the brewery remains rooted in sustainability

Since 2013, the owners’ mission has remained the same: to connect people with each other and nature through beer.  

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Local restauranteurs weigh in on the future of restaurants post-pandemic

Edward Lee and Elaine Townsend have managed to stay afloat during COVID-19. But it will take a while for the industry to fully recover.

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The 2021 Cincinnati Fringe Festival will include a variety of entertainment options

Outdoor, in-person productions from local artists, a lineup of video-on-demand and live-streamed performances, and a new outdoor venue.

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Your mental health toolbox: How our needs have changed this year

The pandemic has brought to light the stark, systemic inequalities women and caregivers face in our country.  

Feature Story Kentuckian Roula Allouch is chair of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

"Beneath her warm personality beats the heart of a lion"

Kentuckian Roula Allouch has steered the Council on American-Islamic Relations through challenging times over the last five years. 

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Ocean Programs’ 2021 high-tech accelerator class includes three local companies

Dial Guide, Get Together, and Greenline Enterprises will join seven other companies for a 16-week hybrid/in-person entrepreneurial program.  

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Go Golf Manor: Community organizers bring First Fridays to the village

Enjoy food trucks, live music, and beer through the summer.  

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La Soupe fights hunger and food waste in Cincinnati

Chef Suzy DeYoung partners with grocers, distributors, farmers, and restaurants who donate food that would otherwise go to waste and creates soup to feed people experiencing food insecurity.