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What’s better than an event dedicated to all things manufacturing? How about an event dedicated to all things manufacturing hosted at the Samuel Adams Taproom featuring Jim Koch, co-founder and Board Chairman of the Boston Beer Company?
Now that I have your attention, don’t miss out as we gather manufacturers and industry leaders from across the region at our 2023 Manufacturing Summit, presented by First Financial Bank, host sponsor Samuel Adams, and excellence sponsors VonLehman and Sheakley, on April 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Our expert panel features leaders from Samuel Adams, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Krauss-Maffei, and Batesville Products who will share insights and best practices around safety, innovation, supply chain, and talent that you can apply to your business. There will also be an exclusive facility tour and, of course, a happy hour to conclude the event with beer courtesy of the Samuel Adams Taproom.
At the Cincinnati Chamber, we often talk about “only here” experiences for our region. Providing unique opportunities for our members to hear from industry giants like Jim Koch while connecting with others in their industry across the region is a value we’re proud to offer.
We hope to see you there, but you’ll need to act fast as attendance is limited to 75. Reserve your seat now.
Jill Meyer
CEO
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
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WE ARE MAKING BLACK HISTORY | Claudia M. Abercrumbie
Claudia M. Abercrumbie is the President & CEO of The Abercrumbie Group, a company that creates and manages signature events that add value to the community and help its corporate partners advance their business objectives. She began her career in Brand Management and Ethnic Marketing at Procter & Gamble; managed Ethicon Endo-Surgery’s participation in over 100 national medical conventions; and raised over $10 million for university-wide initiatives for the University of Cincinnati Foundation.
Claudia was recognized as an Enquirer Woman of the Year in 2022; Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Woman of Distinction in 2019; University of Cincinnati Business Fellows Program Distinguished Alumna of the Year in 2017; University of Cincinnati African American Alumni Affiliate Linda Bates Parker Legend Award Recipient in 2017; and a YWCA Greater Cincinnati Career Woman of Achievement in 2016. She is a graduate of the Indiana University Kelley Graduate School of Business and the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business.
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Great Living Cincinnatian | C.Smith
Larry Sheakley did not follow the conventional path to success. Now CEO of the Sheakley Group, owner and investor in more than 20 different companies, including part owner of the Cincinnati Reds and FC Cincinnati, one thing has been consistent from the beginning: his entrepreneurial spirit.
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Applications for Taste of Cincinnati Vendors Close March 17, 2023
Last year, Taste of Cincinnati saw record-breaking numbers as nearly 60 restaurants and food trucks took advantage of Cincinnati’s greatest culinary tradition to get their "taste" out to the hundreds of thousands that attend this annual food extravaganza!
Applications close end of day March 17, 2023. Apply today!
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Meet the 7 Leaders Chosen to Participate in WE Ascend Class 4
Congratulations and welcome to the seven women leaders from a variety of organizations in the Cincinnati region that have been accepted for Class 4 of WE Ascend, a leadership development program produced by the Leadership Center at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and presented by PNC Bank.
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Labor Market Update
The past few days have brought a lot of news on the economic outlook, both locally and nationally. The United States added 311,000 jobs in February, continuing a long streak of strong employment growth. Meanwhile, local job growth numbers have been revised upward to show that the Cincinnati region saw more than twice as fast job growth in 2022 as previously thought. The region added just over 30,000 jobs in 2022 and another 1,100 in January 2023, though a tight local labor market has still kept local employment growth lower than the national rate.
On the inflation side of things, the Consumer Price Index rose 0.4 percentage points in February, or 6% year-over-year. This was in line with expectations and represents eight straight months of falling year-over-year inflation. However, things are a little more tumultuous under the hood. The index rose a half a percentage point in February if you strip out food and fuel costs, which are more volatile. That increase was larger than expected. While the Federal Reserve had been planning to raise interest rates by a percentage point between now and the middle of the year, the recent bank failures may change their calculus.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Cincy Blend: Coffee & Connections
March 15, 2023 | 8:15 - 9:30 a.m.
Make your morning coffee run an opportunity to meet and connect with other professionals at this month's Cincy Blend at Bromwell's Hearth Room. This is a free, casual morning mixer and all are welcome – no need to be a Cincinnati Chamber member.
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Hello Cincy Social Hour
March 21, 2023 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Grab a friend and join us for happy hour at the Kinley Hotel Exchange Bar. Drop by for 30 minutes or stay for the full two hours, we are just excited to meet you! Registrants can enjoy their first drink for free.
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Alumni Network: Cincinnati Regional Indicators Dashboard
March 29, 2023 | 8 - 10 a.m.
Alumni exclusive event
Hear from Brandon Rudd, Director of the Center for Research & Data at the Cincinnati Chamber, as he provides an overview of the brand-new Cincinnati Regional Indicators Dashboard. With 33 variables in six categories benchmarking the Cincinnati region against 21 other peer metro areas, we will go over each indicator to see how the Cincinnati region stacks up. You will learn how to use the dashboard and discuss future indicators as well. This is an exclusive chance to get a glimpse of some of the work that the Center for Research & Data is doing to support the Cincinnati region's forward momentum.
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2023 Cincinnati Region Manufacturing Summit
April 5, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join us for the 2023 Manufacturing Summit. Featuring keynote speaker, Jim Koch, co-founder and Board Chairman of the Boston Beer Company, and additional industry leaders from the region, as we discuss all things manufacturing.
Topics will include safety, innovation, overcoming supply chain obstacles, talent concerns, and more. We will hear from a panel of manufacturers across the region and members of the Cincinnati Chamber team.
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Monthly Member Briefing
April 6, 2023 | 8 - 9 a.m.
Virtual Event
Join us virtually at our next Monthly Member Briefing with keynote speaker Jon Husted, Lt. Governor of the State of Ohio. Following his keynote and Q&A, you'll hear from member showcase companies. The program will conclude with updates from one of our featured partners and a member of the Cincinnati Chamber team.
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WE Speak: Women in Business Conquer the Secret to Wealth
April 12, 2023 | 4 - 6 p.m.
This WE Speak is all about financial wellness. Financial health is a privilege everyone should be able to afford. Our panel features leaders who have broken the glass ceiling when it comes to standards around specifically financial wellness. Topics may include: debunking obstacle and myths regarding wealth, creating cultures of empowerment and financial equity, beginning your journey to building financial freedom, and more. Our panelists for this WE Speak include: Candice Matthews Brackeen, CEO & Founder of Lightship Foundation, Barbara A. Turner, Former President & CEO of Ohio National Financial Services, Cynthia Booth, CEO & Owner of Emerge Manufacturing.
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Also In This Issue
The Over-the-Rhine Museum story-sharing series, “Three Acts in Over-the-Rhine” on Wednesday, March 22nd |
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