One of our core functions at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber is to advocate for our members and our region’s business community at-large. Our Government Affairs and Advocacy team – led by my colleague Liz Keating – works hard to ensure that your voices are heard at all levels of government, shaping policies that foster growth, innovation, and a thriving economic environment.
In our ever-evolving political landscape, staying informed about policy developments and advocacy efforts is more important than ever. That’s why I am excited to introduce you to The Pulse – our Policy Updates and Legislative Strategies E-newsletter. The Pulse will provide you with timely updates, analysis, and insights on the legislative and regulatory issues that impact our region. The Pulse is designed to be your go-to resource for understanding the nuances of government actions and their implications for your business. Through this newsletter, we aim to keep you connected and informed about the issues that matter most.
Speaking of cultural vibrancy, the Cincinnati Music Festival begins tonight. I touched on CMF's importance to our region in last week's newsletter. I encourage you to visit their website and check out everything else that's happening surrounding the event downtown this weekend. It's truly not to be missed.
BRENDON CULL
President & Chief Executive Officer
Cincinnati Regional Chamber
COMMUNITY FEATURE
Cincinnati Music Festival | July 25-27
The Cincinnati Music Festival (CMF) presented by Procter & Gamble (P&G) begins tonight. This is P&G's 10th year as CMF's presenting sponsor.
The Thursday night concert will kick off the music with a celebration of Hip Hop Music at The Andrew J. Brady Center. The festival returns to Paycor Stadium, July 26-27, with an exciting lineup of R&B music featuring Maxwell, SWV, Fantasia, New Edition, KEM, and more at the event. The full 2024 lineup includes:
Thursday, July 25 (Andrew J. Brady Center): A Tribute to Hip Hop Music presented by P&G and Visit Cincy with MC Lyte, EPMD, KRS-One and Black Sheep
Friday, July 26 (Paycor Stadium): Maxwell, Ne-Yo, Fantasia, October London and The Original Lakeside
Saturday, July 27 (Paycor Stadium): New Edition (featuring Bobby Brown, Bell Biv DeVoe, Ralph Tresvant, Johnny Gill), KEM, Coco Jones, En Vogue and Stokley
Cincinnati gained another Fortune 500 headquarters when GE Aerospace officially debuted in April. The new company is already supercharging hiring, talent development and community support across the region. Read all about GE Aerospace in the Summer issue of Realm, the journal for Queen City CEOs from Cincinnati Magazine.
Among all of the indicators that the Center for Research and Data tracks on a regular basis, public safety is one of the biggest strengths for the Cincinnati region. The region ranks very well among our peer metros when it comes to both violent and property crime – ranking third lowest in both categories. The Cincinnati region sees 1.85 violent crimes per 1,000 population, and 11.9 property crimes per 1,000 population. Only the Baltimore and Pittsburgh metropolitan areas perform better, and many nearby metros perform much worse than the Cincinnati region. This is not a new development either, as the Cincinnati region consistently ranks as one of the safest metro areas in the United States.
To see the latest data on how the Cincinnati region compares to peer cities across the country, check out our regional indicators dashboard.
Dr. Cady Short-Thompson, President of Northern Kentucky University
Join us next Thursday for Monthly Member Briefing featuring keynote speaker Dr. Cady Short-Thompson, the President of Northern Kentucky University. NKU is located only seven miles southeast of Cincinnati in the quiet suburb of Highland Heights, Kentucky. NKU is a leader in our region and the nation as a student-ready university, meeting students where they are in their educational journeys. By attending, you'll get unique insights into the university's future.
Following the keynote and Q&A, you’ll hear from one of our incredible members, NEST Community Learning Center. NEST (Nutrition, Education, Safety, Transformation) is a unique non-profit organization aiming to break the generational cycle of poverty in suburban and rural communities in Eastern Cincinnati. Then you'll hear from Cait Short, Senior Manager of Strategic and Corporate Sponsorships for Events & Experiences at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber, who will be providing exciting updates on this year's Oktoberfest Zinzinnati® in September and BLINK® in October.
This is going to be a fun opportunity to learn about the growth of our region and we are excited to see you there!
Avid Autocare serves all makes and models and their highly-skilled auto mechanics provide exceptional auto repair services. The more you learn about them, the more you’ll see that they are masters at auto repair, and they like it that way. They think you will too.
If you own an Audi, Porsche, or VW and want the same great service offered at Avid Autocare in Cincinnati, check out their sister location: Dubwerx. Both locations offer the same 3-year/36,000-mile warranty on all services and free Uber rides and loaner cars to make it easier to arrange the pickup and drop off of your vehicle.
Avid Autocare is a silver member with us, enjoying great healthcare benefits and savings through our ChamberHealth® partnership with Medical Mutual.
Hear from Our Members about the Benefits when You Enroll by July 31
The Greater Cincinnati Safety Council was started in 2005 and is one of the largest Safety Councils in the region. It is comprised of local companies from all industries dedicated to the safety of their employees. The value of joining is tangible and inclusive:
Earn a 3% rebate on your workers’ compensation premium by enrolling by July 31 and attending 10 in-person safety council meetings between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025
Connect with an OBWC representative at each meeting
Learn techniques for improving safety, accident prevention, health, and wellness in your workplace
Film Cincinnati | Cincinnati Named Finalist for Sundance Film Festival Location
"The world-renowned Sundance Film Festival is considering a move to our beloved city." That's right, the pre-eminent showcase of independent film makers is moving from Salt Lake City, UT and has named 6 cities as finalists to host. The criteria is based on infrastructure capabilities, travel accommodations, current arts & culture offerings, and sentiment around film in the city. Thank you to Kristen Scholtman and Film Cincinnati for leading the charge on this endeavor. This is a big deal to be named one of the finalists and fits right in with the Cincinnati Chamber's Strategic Growth Plan to increase the region's Cultural Vibrancy.
You can watch the introductory video to the Sundance Film Festival's selection committee above and please take a few minutes to fill out a survey and show support for bringing Sundance to Cincinnati.
Grab a friend and join us for happy hour at the MadTree Taproom in Oakley from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 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. Walk-ins are welcome!
At this Connect ERG event, we will be doing a follow-up on our May meeting, providing practical takeaways from the recommendations you gave! We will also be diving into further learnings that you can bring to your ERGs. Even if you did not attend our May meeting, we still invite you to come collaborate with other ERG leaders and participants.
Member Benefits 101 is the perfect opportunity for all types of businesses to learn about Chamber membership. This informative and interactive session is designed to help members understand the numerous benefits and programs we offer while providing a networking opportunity and direct access to our Cost Saving Program partners.
WE Speak provides a forum for women leaders to share their personal experiences, advice, and lessons learned with other leading businesswomen. These interactive discussions offer a unique opportunity to hear the stories beyond the bios of our region's most successful leaders. This WE Speak is all about women who work in government and politics. You will get to hear from two leaders at the City of Cincinnati – Sheryl Long, City Manager, and Keizayla Fambro, Chief of Staff for Mayor Aftab Pureval.
Gold Star Rockin' the Roebling, Thursdays Now through Aug. 29, 6 - 10 p.m. at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn by The Banks | Learn More
ArtAmplified – ArtWorks' urban festival dedicated to artistic expression and connection, August 5 | Learn More & Get Tickets
Do you know a leader driving innovation in our region? It’s time to shine a spotlight on those who are making a difference here. Nominations are open for the 2024 John F. Barrett Entrepreneur Vision Awards and close August 7 | Submit a Nomination
