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Cincinnati Chamber Foundation and Duke Energy partner to provide small business relief grants to support women, veteran, and minority-owned small businesses
News Release For Immediate Release CINCINNATI — August 26, 2021 – The Cincinnati Regional Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce that, in partnership with the Duke Energy Foundation, it will provide $75,000 in financial assistance for women-, veteran- and minority-owned small businesses in the Cincinnati region. The Cincinnati Chamber Foundation will be selecting and distributing grants of $5,000 each to women-, veteran- and minority-owned small businesses in need of general relief. The grants
Grants Available to Minority, Women, and Veteran-Owned NKY Businesses
Source The NKY Chamber and the Duke Energy Foundation announced Wednesday that they are pairing up to offer grants to local minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses. Deadline to apply: Aug. 31, 2021 #GROWNKY
Apply Today: NKY Small Business Grants for Minority
Is your small business looking for relief or need an assist with future growth? Do you work with or frequent a small business that could use some help? We want to remind you that the deadline to apply for NKY Small Business Grants for Minority-, Women- or Veteran-Owned Businesses is fast approaching at the end of this month. The Duke Energy Foundation is providing $75,000 to support these grants and the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will distribute the grants in varying amounts up to
News from Downtown - 08.19.21
Downtown Cincinnati is the place to be this weekend, with something for everyone to enjoy, from bridal shows to festivals and bar crawls. On Saturday, hop around Over-the-Rhine for the Tacos & Tequila Bar Crawl from 1-6 p.m. Your ticket purchase includes three tacos, exclusive margarita, tequila, and beer specials at each location, as well as raffle prizes. Participating businesses include On the Rhine Eatery, Below Zero Lounge, The Drinkery, Mr. Pitiful’s, MOTR Pub, Treehouse Patio Bar, and more. Tickets
International Freedom Conductor Awards gala honors modern day freed fighters
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 3, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@nurfc.org Tickets now on sale for Freedom Center’s 2021 International Freedom Conductor Awards gala Amal and George Clooney, Congressman John Lewis and Bryan Stevenson to be honored at event on Oct. 16 CINCINNATI – Tickets for the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center’s International Freedom Conductor Awards Gala are now on sale. During the gala, the Freedom Center will present its highest honor to Amal and
Inspire Healthcare Nominations open NOW thru AUG. 6
SUBMIT NOW Nominations NOW OPEN for Inspire | Healthcare 2021! Members, partners, and friends of The Health Collaborative are encouraged to submit award nominations to honor the many healthcare heroes across our region. Submit your nominations now through August 6, 2021. Categories include: Diversity & InclusionGen-H (population health)Quality ImprovementHealthcare Technology Be sure to save the date for Inspire 2021 on November 11 at Duke Energy Center downtown. Join us to honor those who
News from Downtown - 04.22.21
Start your engines! The O’Reilly Auto Parts Cavalcade of Customs returns to the Duke Energy Convention Center this weekend. Go see a wide variety of hot rods, motorcycles, and vintage rides at this year’s event. You can also catch several celebrity appearances over the three-day event, including WWE Hall of Fame wrestler, Sting, designer Chip Foose from TLC’s “Overhaulin” reality series, and legendary star of the original television series “The Incredible Hulk,” Lou Ferrigno. The Cavalcade of Customs runs
Student Vaccines Available - 16 and up!
Click here for SpanishClick here for FrenchClick here for ArabicClick here for Nepali As a continuation of last week, we are excited to let you know that the Cincinnati Health Department has opened up vaccination spots for students 16 years of age and older! A vaccination clinic will be held this Saturday, April 17. We are grateful that the City Health Department was able to secure enough Pfizer vaccines to allow us to have 300 appointments open to our students and their families. There will also be a
Student Vaccines Available - 16 and up!
Parents/Guardians/Caregivers/Students, We are excited to let you know that the Cincinnati Health Department has opened up vaccination spots for students 16 years of age and older! Vaccination clinics will begin this Saturday, April 10. We acknowledge this is short notice, but we are grateful that the City Health Department was able to secure enough Pfizer vaccines to allow us to have 2,600 appointments open to our students and their families. There will also be clinics over the next few weekends, however
Cincinnati Arts Association's 2021 Overture Awards Announces Winners - News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 23, 2021 $25,500 Awarded for Excellence in the Arts CINCINNATI, OH – The Cincinnati Arts Association is pleased to announce the winners of its Overture Awards Competition. Due to the impact of the pandemic, all three rounds of the competition were held virtually, culminating in an online announcement and celebration ceremony on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The competition awarded $2,000 for education and training to the winning students in six arts
YWCA announces 2021 Career Women of Achievement
Source The YWCA Greater Cincinnati has named eight Cincinnati-area women as the 2021 Career Women of Achievement, selected for their leadership, vision, community service, and renowned professional success that also embraces the mission of the YWCA. The women will be profiled and honored in a special television and streaming broadcast on April 22, 7 p.m. via WCPO 9. The event, usually a luncheon, is the single largest fundraiser for YWCA Greater Cincinnati, with proceeds directly supporting YWCA programs
News from Downtown - 01.28.21
Residents and workers along West Fourth Street will now have a coffee shop in their neighborhood. Deeper Roots Coffee, located at 338 West Fourth Street, is now open, with a grand opening event to be announced. The coffee shop is open for carry-out daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This new merchant is a welcome addition to the growing business district along the Historic West Fourth Street District, from retailers to service businesses. Celebrate fine art with several art shows and exhibition openings
Cincinnati Goes BIG in Solar
2020 was a big year for solar energy in the city. Cincinnati executed a power purchase agreement to facilitate the construction of 100 megawatts of solar power across 1000 acres of land using 310,000 solar panels. At the time of its announcement it was the largest municipally-led solar array in the country. The array will be constructed 40 miles east of Cincinnati in Highland County Ohio, will break ground in February, and begin producing electricity in December of 2021. Just how big is this array? 100
Energy Equity Engagement
This year, OES and Duke Energy Ohio partnered to launch a series of energy equity programs for multifamily buildings to help meet the 2018 Green Cincinnati Plan goal of reducing household energy burden by 10%. Energy burden is defined as the percentage of income used to pay household energy bills. All programs are directed to help lift the energy burden of Cincinnati renters at or below 200% of the federal poverty limit. The Tenant ProgramWarmUp Cincy provides eligible renters with in-home energy
This Week Downtown - 11.12.20
With the return of several beloved holiday events happening this weekend, it's beginning to feel like the holidays. Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy train display opens tomorrow at the Cincinnati Museum Center, featuring over 300 railcars and 60 locomotives, as well as Brickopolis, a display of LEGO bricks crafted into popular scenes from Disney, Marvel, DC Comics and Harry Potter. New this year is a Northern Lights display, featuring dancing green lights and snow-covered trees, creating a
New Grant Program to Improve Energy Efficiency in Multifamily Buildings
Grants for Low-Income Multi-Family Buildings Available! The City of Cincinnati and Duke Energy Ohio announce The Energy Efficiency Matching Grant Program for owners of multifamily buildings with low-income tenants. The grant is focused on electricity efficiency for buildings with two or more units that have tenants at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. The grant is part of the suite of energy efficiency and energy equity programs being created by Cincinnati's Office of Environment and
Duke Energy Customer Assistance Information
Nuestro compromiso con el cliente durante los cambios que se avecinan. Al comienzo de la pandemia, tomamos una extensa serie de medidas para ayudar a los clientes, tales como la suspensión de desconexiones por falta de pago, así como la exención de recargos por pago atrasado y pago con tarjeta de crédito o débito para clientes residenciales. También modificamos nuestras operaciones en el terreno para favorecer la seguridad de nuestros empleados y las comunidades que atendemos. Durante la pandemia,