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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.

With deep roots in the region and a strong local presence, Clark Schaefer Hackett (CSH) delivers audit, tax, outsourced accounting, and advisory services to organizations that need more than compliance, they need a partner who understands their business, their people, and their long-term goals.

CSH works alongside manufacturers, construction, not-for-profits, governments, and a wealth of other industries to solve complex financial challenges, strengthen operations, and support smarter decision-making through industry-specific expertise and a hands-on approach.   Beyond core accounting and tax services, CSH’s brand extensions expand the support available to organizations navigating growth and change. Clark Schaefer Consulting partners with Fortune 1000 and high-growth organizations to tackle complex growth, risk, and technology challenges, helping leaders address today’s priorities while preparing for what’s next. Clark Schaefer Strategic HR supports organizations with lean or evolving HR functions through customized HR, recruiting, and training solutions, serving as a trusted partner in building and strengthening people operations.

For generations, Cincinnati organizations have relied on CSH as an extension of their leadership team, providing financial clarity, strategic insight, and steady guidance through change. What ties it all together is a commitment to long-term partnership. CSH doesn’t just step in at year-end, they integrate with their clients’ teams, providing ongoing insight across finance, strategy, technology, and talent so leaders can focus on what matters most.

CSH, a Momentum Investor at the Chamber, has actively sponsored and attended events, served on Boards, Committees, and Roundtables. And the Cincinnati Chamber is also one of their valued clients.

With offices across the region and a significant concentration of clients right here in Greater Cincinnati, CSH is proud to be part of the Chamber community and to support the businesses and organizations that make this region thrive. Learn more about CSH and how they support Cincinnati-area organizations.