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Robert W. Bugie Sales Company is a family-owned company that sells specialty hardware and store display fixtures selling to cabinet shops, kitchen dealers, contractors, retail store owners, and the general public.

Bugie Sales provides functional and decorative hardware for cabinets. Things like hinges, drawer slides and handles for your kitchen. In addition, they supply slatwall, accessories and showcases for retail stores.

Bugie Sales, a Silver Member of the Chamber and ChamberComp® participant, is a third generation family business that was started in 1946. Bob Bugie came home from being a B-17 pilot in World War 2 and seven months after being honorably discharged from the Army he started this business. They’ve had 6 buildings over the years and have been in Camp Washington for over 50!

Please take a look at their website to get a better idea of what they do and how you might be able to utilize them. Think outside the big box and support a local family-owned small business. They may not be as big as the other guys but they can fight with anybody. Give them a chance to show you what they can do!

KPG Creative is an award-winning video production & live event company delivering ROI-driven storytelling for corporate events, marketing & brand experiences. They have successfully partnered with companies over 20 years to deliver high-quality meetings, events, and video communications.

KPG Creative is a local boutique production company with national reach that is: • Results Driven • Award Winning and • Attentive to our Customers. Their team akes pride in creating compelling content and producing engaging events which will set your business apart and sets KPG Creative apart from other companies when it comes to: • Video • Events • Audio • Design.

They work with an incredibly diverse client group – from Fortune 500 companies such as Toyota to large corporations like Ameritas to local businesses such as Modern Ice Equipment and Supply or Neal’s Design & Remodel to non-profit organizations such as Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) and Magnified Giving. Their passion lies in helping our clients tell their business’s story the best we can for maximum impact.

They believe it is important to create videos and events that have a purpose and strategy behind them. Investing in video is a big step, and it should come with measurable results. With their proprietary tracking tools, they can identify what is working and what needs to change. They also know how important engaging content needs to be not only for video but also when training and presenting at corporate events.

KPG Creative earned an Emmy Award for their video My name is Heroin, which was created as an education campaign targeting high school students to alert them to the dangers of heroin abuse. For 9 years, KPG Creative has been deeply involved with Magnified Giving, a local non-profit that teaches young people how to become philanthropists, giving their time, talent, and treasure to other non-profits in the area. KPG Creative President, Bob Kelly, previously served as a board member for six years and continues to produce many of the video projects for the organization including fund raising, education, and an award-winning documentary on the founder, Roger Grein.

KPG Creative has been a Silver Member of the Chamber for 15 years and they produced the annual CLIMB Awards Honorary videos in partnership with the Cincinnati Business Courier, the Cincinnati Chamber, and the Minority Business Accelerator every year.

The KPG Creative team is passionate about helping you deliver your story in the way it needs to be told. Let them help you tell your story. Please visit them at kpgcreative.com or via LinkedIn to schedule a complimentary review of our services and how they would benefit you.

Cincinnati Acceleration Academies is a new, tuition-free community high school offering a flexible schedule and hybrid learning model. Cincinnati Acceleration Academies is designed for students who have fallen behind on credits or left school before graduating, helping them reconnect with their education and work toward an Ohio high school diploma.

Cincinnati Acceleration Academies is a strong fit for students who may be balancing school with work or family responsibilities, want to accelerate their path to graduation by earning more credits in a school year or are seeking an environment that better supports their individual needs. This includes students who are pregnant or parenting, those experiencing anxiety in traditional classroom settings, students whose peer dynamics have made school challenging, older students working to catch up in lower-level courses and learners who are motivated to complete their diploma at an accelerated pace to reach personal goals.

With a mission to remove academic and non-academic barriers that have historically made earning a high school diploma challenging for some students, Cincinnati Acceleration Academies operates on a year-round calendar with a hybrid learning model that blends in-person academic coaching at the Academy with an online curriculum that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Cincinnati Acceleration Academies, a new Chamber Gold Member, will temporarily serve students at a designated space on the Xavier University campus while a permanent space is under renovation in North Avondale. They are currently accepting applications for students ages 14-21.

Click here to apply

Becker Engineered Systems is an engineering-driven solutions provider for industrial, commercial, and municipal water treatment systems. The provide expertise, custom system design, and modern automation/IoT applications to improve how industrial water systems are managed, increasing data visibility, equipment efficiency and performance. Located in Hamilton, Ohio, they have been a trusted supplier for commercial and industrial customers for almost 50 years.

Count on Becker Engineered Systems for:

• Water treatment solutions: Chemical feed systems, monitoring equipment, and fluid handling design across industrial, municipal, and commercial applications.
• Controls, automation, and IoT integration: their in-house engineering team under the label Becker Connected Systems provides custom designed solutions with remote monitoring, centralized dashboards, and data-driven system management, increasing efficiency and predictive maintenance.
• Bridging equipment + digital intelligence

Their unique focus blends hardware (pumps, controllers, sensors) with automation and data platforms, positioning them as your modernization partner for water systems. Deep technical support + service culture: They emphasize hands-on troubleshooting, fast response, and long-term customer relationships, earning customer loyalty daily. Their motto is: “Through Equipment and Automation, We Build Customer Relationships for Life”

Becker Engineered Systems is a new Gold Member with the Cincinnati Chamber looking to strengthen relationships within the local business community, support regional growth, and continue building partnerships that create long-term value for the industries and communities they serve.

Connect with Becker Engineered Systems to discover smarter industrial water and automation solutions backed by decades of expertise. Together, building stronger operations, stronger partnerships, and a stronger business community together.

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Hyde Park Pediatrics is a locally rooted, community-focused pediatric practice serving families in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Their practice uses evidence-based guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) to guide clinical decision making as well as to determine immunization schedules and preventative health services.

Hyde Park Pediatrics cares for children from newborn through late adolescence and have the privilege of supporting families through every stage, from those first newborn visits to preparing teens for college. What makes them unique is their commitment to building long-term relationships with families while providing evidence-based, compassionate care in a warm and welcoming environment.

As a new Chamber Silver Member, they value the opportunity to stay connected with other local businesses and community leaders. The Cincinnati Chamber helps foster collaboration, visibility, and shared growth across our city. They appreciate being part of a network that supports both small businesses and the families they serve.

Hyde Park Pediatrics invite readers to learn more about their practice, meet their providers, and explore their services by visiting their website. They look forward to continuing to care for Cincinnati’s children and to staying engaged with the vibrant local business community.

Founded in 2007, Four Entertainment Group (4EG) owns and operates a growing portfolio of bar concepts known for exceptional, friendly service and thoughtfully designed atmospheres featuring quality lighting, music, and décor. Their portfolio includes Beeline, Igby’s, Japp’s, Killer Queen, The Lackman, Low Spark, Nice Life, The Righteous Room, The Roosevelt Room, Pilar, Rosedale, and The Stretch.

As 4EG has evolved over the years, they’ve expanded into new markets including Chicago, Columbus, and Naples, Florida, bringing thier unique, experience-driven concepts to a wider audience. As they continue to grow, they’re always looking ahead to bring their concepts to new markets.

4EG, a Silver Member of the Chamber is located in the heart of Over-the-Rhine. Numerous key staff have graduated from the Chamber’s Leadership Center Programs. They include Bob Deck, Managing Partner – Leadership Cincinnati Class 38; Saijal Andreadis Ryan, Marketing Director – Cincy Next Class 9 and Cincy Lead Class 2 and Margo Kidwell, Regional Manager – C-Change Class 19. They are also one of the Hello Cincy Social Hour supporting investors where they hosted several happy hours in 2026 at the Roosevelt Room – Rookwood, Igby’s, and Beeline – Newport on the Levee.

Host your next event with 4EG! Whether you’re planning a casual post-work gathering, client appreciation happy hour, retirement party, or new hire welcome event, 4EG offers a variety of unique spaces to fit groups of all sizes. Their private party sales team is ready to help bring your event to life from start to finish. For more information on their locations and private party spaces, click here.

Breakthrough Lens is a team of digital storytellers with demonstrated success in all aspects of video production and photography. They are passionate about telling stories in a visually compelling way.

They partner with their clients to guide them through the digital production process from beginning to end. Whether it’s a small business-owner, entrepreneur or leading a marketing team for a large company, they know that your day-to-day responsibilities keep you pretty busy. That is where Breakthrough Lens comes in … to ideate, create and bring ideas to life so you can focus on the things you love.

Breakthrough Lens is a Silver Member of the Chamber, and they have assisted providing both photography and videography services for several Chamber programs.

Do you have a story to tell? Visit their website and book a free consultation appointment to see how they can bring your vision to life!