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UC Health is Greater Cincinnati’s adult academic health system—where world-class care, groundbreaking research and the next generation of medicine come together to transform health and improve life within our community.

In honor of 5-1-3 Day, UC Health is announcing its first-ever Cincy Sweats Week, a region-wide fitness initiative offering more than 25 free classes at 20 local gyms and studios across Greater Cincinnati, beginning May 11.

As Greater Cincinnati’s only adult academic health system, UC Health is also hosting free community fitness events as part of the weeklong celebration. These include a family-friendly Bearcat Bootcamp at UC’s Nippert Stadium, welcoming all ages onto the field for an inclusive workout, and a 5-1-3 Day community event on May 13 at Washington Park, featuring free fitness classes, smoothie bowls, health screenings, the Hamilton County 513 Relief Bus and other giveaways.

Cincy Sweats invites residents to get moving together through a week of beginner-friendly classes designed to support physical health, confidence- and community connection. All classes are free and open to the public. Participants will receive an exclusive Cincy Sweats towel and be entered to win additional custom merchandise. Classes span three movement styles:

MOVE — High energy, strength and cardio-focused workouts

STRETCH — Restorative classes aimed at mobility, recovery and balance

PLAY — Fun, social movement experiences centered on community

Cincy Sweats responds to a growing need for more movement for residents across Greater Cincinnati. Less than half of Cincinnati residents engage in regular moderate physical activity, while sedentary behavior continues to increase. Regular movement plays a critical role in preventing and managing chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of illness and disability locally.

“Our purpose at UC Health is to transform health and improve life for our patients and our region,” shared Cory Shaw, UC Health president and CEO. “Movement is one of the most powerful tools we have to change health and reverse chronic disease at scale. Cincy Sweats brings this accessible medicine directly into our community, making a healthier life possible.”

As a Top 10 employer in the region, UC Health is a proud Momentum Member of the Cincinnati Chamber. UC Health employees across multiple departments including Government Affairs, Educational Placements, Communications, and Community Health regularly attend Chamber programmed events. UC Health’s CAO, Katrina English, serves as a member of the Board for the Cincinnati Chamber. In 2025, UC Health began serving as a sponsor of the State of the Region: Community Health Indicators section.

Click here to sign up for a free fitness class and find details for the Bearcat Bootcamp and free offerings for 5-1-3 Day at Washington Park.

APNET connects the African diaspora and their allies through networking, youth programs, cultural events, and business initiatives that support entrepreneurship, workforce development, and community engagement.

APNET, a silver dual member, delivers year-round programming including AfriFest:Taste of Africa, symposiums and galas, business networking mixers, entrepreneurship workshops, speaker series, youth summer and workforce programs, mentorship initiatives, health and community service programs, cultural events, and the International Soccer Tournament, engaging over 10,000 participants annually and supporting small businesses and community growth.

APNET is seeking dedicated volunteers, board members, and partners to support their growth and community impact. Connect with APNET to partner, sponsor, or participate in AfriFest and their year-round programs.

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Comprehensive Concepts In Speech And Hearing, Inc. (CCSH) is a neurodevelopmental therapy company that provides speech therapy, occupational therapy, and psychology services in the Cincinnati region. They provide services in their clinic, at local area schools, adult rehab facilities, specialized treatment facilities, and online teletherapy.

CCSH believes everyone can reach their full potential and achieve in all areas of life by using their specialty interventions, including effective life-long communication, academic success, independence with daily living, social confidence, and effective executive function. CCSH uses a comprehensive approach to identify specific needs and treatment methods designed for reaching a variety of goals.

CCSH, a new Silver member of the Chamber, has been serving the Cincinnati region since 1982.  They provide quality comprehensive care to clients of all ages and accept most insurance plans and private pay.

CCSH has three specialty youth summer camps designed by their amazing therapists to boost skill building over the summer! Each camp focuses on skills in three content areas: fine motor skills, emotional regulation, and social communication. Click here for more information on their summer camps.

The Mercantile Immersive, set inside the city’s original Mercantile Building, is Cincinnati’s first 360° multi-sensory event space, bringing IMAX-quality cinematic experiences to every occasion.

The Mercantile Immersive is redefining what an event venue can be. The space blends historic architecture with cutting-edge technology to create a one-of-a-kind experience for guests. Second to the Sphere in Vegas, Mercantile Immersive features 14,000 floor-to-ceiling cinematic LED panels, 256 million pixels, spatial audio, and dynamic lighting. Events are instantly transformed into mesmerizing environments for weddings, galas, corporate meetings, brand activations, and so much more.

Mercantile Immersive is a DelightMore owned venue, which means you’ll have a team that takes care of every detail from event design and coordination to food/beverage and multimedia setup. Planning is seamless and stress-free, ensuring every moment aligns perfectly with the vision.

Mercantile Immersive is a Gold Member of the Chamber and is hosting two upcoming events for the Chamber – Annual Leadership Center Celebration August 27 and Cincy Blend: Coffee & Connections October 21.

Ready to be immersed? Reach out to their Sales Manager, Elizabeth Bowker to schedule a tour and make your next event one to remember.

Learn more about the Mercantile Immersive here and Delightmore here.

Crayons and Beyond (originally Crayons to Computers) came into existence through a project of Leadership Cincinnati Class XIX. Crayons and Beyond exists to level the playing field in the classroom by ensuring teachers can provide their students in need the tools to succeed in school. The Leveling the Education Playing Field Comprehensive Campaign launched publicly in late February and supports program expansion, facility renovations, and increased teacher accessibility.

Did you know that teachers routinely spend $500-1,000 out of their own pockets to provide for their students and classrooms? Or that there are more than 150,000 pre-K to 12th graders – in the Greater Cincinnati region whose families struggle to put food on the table?

Teachers at schools where 55% or more of the students benefit from the USDA’s free/reduced lunch program or at preschools where more than half the students receive state assistance to attend are eligible to shop at Crayons and Beyond.

The team at Crayons knows that teachers are busy people with many competing demands. Time and distance can be barriers for teachers to come to Crayons’ physical location in Bond Hill to shop. That is why Crayons is expanding two alternative methods of distributing donated products (school supplies, incentive and classroom enhancement items) to teachers and launching a $6.1 million comprehensive campaign.

Crayons and Beyond (originally Crayons to Computers) came into existence through a project of Leadership Cincinnati Class XIX. The organization is one of several “legacy” projects of this signature Chamber program. Crayons has been a proud Silver member of the Chamber for many years.

Through their Teacher Resource Center, Hubbard’s Cupboard and online orders for pick-up and delivery, they offer a variety of materials that support learning, including basic supplies like crayons, paper, scissors, and pencils, hygiene products as well as enrichment and incentive items that teachers can use to motivate and inspire student engagement. Items are donated or purchased at reduced or wholesale prices and given to teachers when the programs operate (August – May).

The Leveling the Education Playing Field Comprehensive Campaign launched publicly in late February and supports program expansion, facility renovations (to support program expansion), and increased teacher accessibility.

Product available through the Store and other distribution methods is mostly donated (only about 5% of the product is purchased). Your company can help! Teachers are extraordinarily resourceful and put to good use many items that might not have an obvious educational purpose. In addition to basic products like pencils, paper, scissors, crayons, and glue, Crayons is grateful for items that can be used for incentives (think prize box) and enhancements (think books, décor and seasonal items) for the classroom.

According to the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, product donation programs have “emerged as a cost-effective alternative to disposal and liquidation.” An inventory donation may carry with it an income tax charitable deduction (consult your tax advisor), prevents inventory from ending up in a landfill, and can promote your company as a socially responsible citizen. We’d love to talk about ways your company could get involved. Please contact Christi Smith at csmith@crayonsandbeyond.org.

Learn more about Crayons by visiting their website, Facebook Page, on Instagram and on LinkedIn.

Ohio Valley Goodwill is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families by strengthening communities, eliminating barriers to opportunity, empowering individuals, and elevating the human potential through the power of work.

Goodwill, a valuable community partner for more than 100 years, envisions the Ohio Valley region as a vibrant, sustainable community, rich with opportunities for individuals to live dignified and purposeful lives.  The organization also has a long-standing commitment to the environment to reuse, renew, and recycle. Through its network of donation centers and retail stores that fuel Goodwill’s mission, the organization diverts more than 44 million pounds of donated products from area landfills each year.

One of the most interesting things about Ohio Valley Goodwill is that They are not just a thrift store — They are a nonprofit social enterprise. When you donate or shop, you’re directly fueling workforce training, housing support, and services for individuals with developmental disabilities across Greater Cincinnati. In fact, 85 cents of every dollar spent in their stores goes right back into life-changing programs that help eliminate barriers and empower people to thrive.

Ohio Valley Goodwill, a Silver level Chamber member, actively engages with the Chamber to better understand the evolving needs of our region. Through access to regional workforce and economic data, They are able to identify trends, anticipate barriers, and align workforce development, housing, and disability services to meet real-time community demand. This partnership ensures their programs are informed, strategic, and responsive to Greater Cincinnati’s growth and challenges.

Be part of the impact. When you donate, shop, hire, or partner with Ohio Valley Goodwill, you’re doing more than supporting a nonprofit — you’re investing in workforce opportunity, stable housing, and inclusive services across Greater Cincinnati. Join them in eliminating barriers and creating pathways to possibility for all.

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Beyond Exercise is an integrative and personalized physical therapy and fitness business that helps active people of all ages. They exist simply to provide another (and better) option for people who prioritize their health and want a high-quality service team to provide services that support their wellness and fitness needs.

​They are a highly specialized team of people who are experienced, who have walked in your shoes, who feel fulfillment in providing personalized care services, and who collaborate well with each other on a day in and day out basis to guide you to your end goal whether it’s walking pain-free, hiking 4-hours on an epic vacation, playing with your kids, performing house chores, or achieving athletic feats.

​Beyond Exercise, a Silver Member of the Chamber and enrolled in the Chamber’s ChamberHealth® Plan, was founded 15 years ago and started as a single owner operator. Since then, they have expanded to a team of 29 people that includes a team of physical therapists, personal trainers, Pilates instructors, health coaches, and massage therapists.

If you are looking for a team of people to give you the attention you deserve in order to be well and be happy, they invite you to give Beyond Exercise a try. In fact, they guarantee that you will find value in your first visit. If you don’t, then your next one is on them! Beyond Exercise is located in the heart of Madisonville’s business district.

Table Sense is a nonprofit focused on radically improving the child welfare system in several states: Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia. Their work is focused in research, advocacy, and impact investing to ensure well-rounded change to improve the lives of youth in the child welfare system or support youth aging out of the child welfare system.

As a new member of the Cincinnati Chamber, Table Sense has used Chamber events as a key way to build connections and engage with others across the region.

Their work is better when they have likeminded individuals and organizations at the table ready to make common sense changes that improve the lives of youth. Connect with them on LinkedIn, find them at a Cincinnati Chamber event, or reach out to them to chat about what we’re doing and how you can get involved.