The New York Times commended Nancy Zimpher, SUNY Chancellor and CEOs for Cities partner, for her contributions to Strive Partnership. Zimpher was one of the three initial conveners of the partnership, which aims to bring together a “collective impact framework” of cross-sector partners to improve educational outcomes. Zimpher…

Several leaders of the CEOs for Cities Cincinnati cluster are involved in orchestrating Five Design Challenge, a five-week design competition to improve Cincinnati’s urban core. The contest, which carries $5500 in prizes, challenges contestants to “convert drivers to riders.” Aimed at increasing mass transit use, the prompt aims “to…

Nice video in support of Cincinnati's battle for transit at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3n8coGqe04.

(Hat tip to Aaron Renn at Urbanophile.)

As the birthplace of Pringles and the 3-light traffic signal, Cincinnati has a history of invention. Launching today, Cincinnati Innovates is a contest open to anyone with a connection to Cincinnati and an innovative idea. With top prize of $20,000 this is one way to encourage local talent…

A dinner arranged by philanthropist Eric Avner and hosted by Mayor Mark Mallory in Cincininnati this week was our first chance to stage a local discussion on the Green Dividend.  Cincinnati unveiled its comprehensive climate strategy almost a year ago, and the mayor and his staff are taking…

I'm seeing more of these kinds of workshops...

This Thursday, I will be hosting another Shop 52 Small Business Seminar.  My Shop 52 seminars provide education and resources to small business owners and individuals interested in opening their own small business.   This one will focus on how small businesses can…