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About the Cincinnati Business Courier

The Cincinnati Business Courier is where readers can find the latest breaking business news, updated throughout the day. Cincinnati Business Courier Publisher Doug Bolton can also be found featuring some of his top stories each week in his Cincinnati Business Matters program in CETconnect's Current Affairs section.

Fifth Third Business Beat - May 9, 2008

  • The City of Cincinnati looks for ways to preserve historic signature areas while also providing new and attractive places to live
  • National Amusements closes two theaters as one deluxe cinema prepares to open
  • Housing options are changing on and near the UC campus
  • A teenager, who went from being homeless to supporting himself and having his own apartment, is being honored by the Boys And Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati
  • Business Courier editor Rob Daumeyer explains what could happen if Delta's hub is downsized
  • We'll show you one way to get 100 miles to the gallon
  • Thompson Hines Michael Nieberding discusses intelectual property as it relates to an economic slowdown
  • The Goering Center Report looks at one family business that serves a number of industries
  • The United Way's Treva Brinkley previews a new contest
  • Ohio Casualty CEO Mike Winner sits down with Doug Bolton on Publisher's Beat

Publisher's Beat - Mike Winner

Ohio Casualty CEO Mike Winner sits down with Doug Bolton on Publisher's Beat to discuss the company's acquisition by Liberty Mutual and the changes that have occured as a result.

Fifth Third Business Beat: FYI - May 2, 2008

Brian Patrick talks with Daniel Murphy, a Xavier grad and founder and president of The Growth Coach, which now has franchises across North America.

Goering Center Report - Steve Eklund

Kent Lutz talks with Steve Eklund of Johnson Investment Counsel about the services his company offers to family business owners.

Financial Beat - Mary Hulbert

Crystal Faulkner talks with Mary Hulbert from Consumer Credit Counseling Service about tax stimulus checks.

Business News - May 2, 2008

  • Macy's picks a city other than Cincinnati to put a regional merchandising office
  • St. Elizabeth Medical Center will be the first to use a more advanced scanner
  • A St. Louis bank hopes to fill a niche in the tri-state
  • A Fort Wright company has grown about 20 percent each month since it opened
  • Guests at the quarterly Bizwomen's Breakfast hear from one of the area's most successful women leaders.

Publisher's Beat - Jeff Wyler

Doug Bolton talks with Jeff Wyler, CEO of the Wyler Automotive Family, about the state of his business in the current economic environment and where the auto industry will be in 10 years.

Fifth Third Business Beat - May 2, 2008

  • Macy's picks a city other than Cincinnati to put a regional merchandising office
  • St. Elizabeth Medical Center will be the first to use a more advanced scanner
  • A St. Louis bank hopes to fill a niche in the tri-state
  • A Fort Wright company has grown about 20 percent each month since it opened
  • Guests at the quarterly Bizwomen's Breakfast hear from one of the area's most successful women leaders
  • Crystal Faulkner talks with Mary Hulbert from Consumer Credit Counseling Service about tax stimulus checks
  • We learn why its important for a family business owner to diversify in this week's Goering Report
  • A local man who started coaching small business owners now has a national company of his own -- Daniel Murphy is a Xavier grad and founder and president of The Growth Coach, which now has franchises across North America
  • Jeff Wyler joins Doug Bolton on Publisher's Beat.

Business Beat: FYI - April 25, 2008

Xavier professor Daewoo Park previews a business boot camp for military veterans.

Goering Center Report: Bob Graeter

The ice cream man, Bob Graeter sits down with Kent Lutz.

Technology Beat - IT Outsourcing

Thom Brenneman talks about IT outsourcing on this first edition of Technology Beat.

Business News - April 25, 2008

Stories from Fifth Third Business Beat for the week ending April 25, 2008:

  • Susan Croushore leads Christ Hospital's transition to independence from the Health Alliance
  • Focusing on Mom and innovating new products leads to big growth for Wondergroup
  • The Cincinnati Soap Box Derby is racing against time to find corporate sponsors
  • Employees are now part owners of Queensgate Food Service
  • Patricia McGeever shows us Cincinnati's Olympic connection

Fifth Third Business Beat for the week ending April 25th

Stories from Fifth Third Business Beat for the week ending April 25, 2008:

  • Susan Croushore leads Christ Hospital's transition to independence from the Health Alliance
  • Focusing on Mom and innovating new products leads to big growth for Wondergroup
  • The Cincinnati Soap Box Derby is racing against time to find corporate sponsors
  • Employees are now part owners of Queensgate Food Service
  • Patricia McGeever shows us Cincinnati's Olympic connection
  • We welcome Thom Brenneman for CBTS with our new Technology Beat
  • The ice cream man, Bob Graeter sits down with Kent Lutz
  • Xavier professor Daewoo Park previews a business boot camp for military veterans
  • We'll hear power breakfast comments from former congressman and White House budget director Rob Portman

Publisher's Beat - Rob Portman

Former congressman, U.S. trade representative, and White House Budget Director Rob Portman spoke to the annual Commercial Real Estate Developers Power Breakfast on April 24th about the role international commerce plays in our local economy.

Business Beat: FYI - Bill Rice

Bill Rice tells us about the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Cincinnati chapter's big fundraising gala.

Financial Beat - Robert Ries

Fifth Third Bank vice president Robert Ries discusses the credit crunch with Crystal Faulkner.

Legal Beat - Andrew Kolesar

Thompson Hines' Andrew Kolesar clears up environmental legalities.

Business News - April 18, 2008

Stories from Fifth Third Business Beat for the week ending April 18, 2008:

  • Lebanon's historic golden lamb gets a major upgrade
  • P&G is restaging its popular Charmin bathroom tissue
  • Middletown aggressively recruits retail development
  • A Northside electrical contractor is in the middle of a debate over small business enterprise with the city
  • The Business Courier's Lucy May is following a trend of corporate execs making the move to non-profits
  • These vehicles are moving from tri-state assembly lines to the front lines.

Fifth Third Business Beat for the week ending April 18, 2008

Stories from Fifth Third Business Beat for the week ending April 18, 2008:

  • Lebanon's historic golden lamb gets a major upgrade
  • P&G is restaging its popular Charmin bathroom tissue
  • Middletown aggressively recruits retail development
  • A Northside electrical contractor is in the middle of a debate over small business enterprise with the city
  • The Business Courier's Lucy May is following a trend of corporate execs making the move to non-profits
  • These vehicles are moving from tri-state assembly lines to the front lines
  • Thompson Hines' Andrew Kolesar clears up environmental legalities on this week's Legal Beat
  • Fifth Third Bank vice president Robert Ries discusses the credit crunch with Crystal Faulkner on Financial Beat
  • Bill Rice tells us about JDRF's big fundraising gala
  • Vorys partner Tom Gabelman and Business Courier's Doug Bolton discuss the Courier's real estate developer's power breakfast

Publisher's Beat - Thomas L. Gabelman

Doug Bolton talks with Thomas Gabelman, partner with Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, about why his law firm is one of the 7 sponsors of the upcoming Commercial Real Estate Developers Power Breakfast. Rob Portman will be the keynote speaker for this event.

Business News - April 11, 2008

Stories from this week’s Business Courier for the week ending April 11th:

  • Tim Carter's Ask The Builder media empire goes up for sale
  • Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory wants teens to get the opportunity he got
  • Moving closer to a big Northern Kentucky hospital merger
  • The non-profit People Working Cooperatively is teaming up with Fifth Third Bank to remodel a foreclosed home in St. Bernard
  • The Business Courier's James Ritchie tells us about changing medical practices
  • Robots are changing industry. Patricia Mcgeever takes us to a local company that trains the people who then program the robots to perform

Financial Beat - Mike Combs

Get some last minute tax advice as CPA Mike Combs talks with Crystal Faulkner.

Goering Center Report for April 11, 2008

Kent Lutz talks with Michael Barnes, President of John Trust Company.

Fifth Third Business Beat: FYI - Adrienne Cronebaugh

The American Heart Association’S 3rd Annual Cincinnati Go Red For Women luncheon is coming up in a few weeks. Brian Patrick talks with Red For Women Director Adrienne Cronebaugh.

Fifth Third Business Beat - April 11, 2008

Stories from this week’s Business Courier for the week ending April 11th:

  • Tim Carter's Ask The Builder media empire goes up for sale
  • Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory wants teens to get the opportunity he got
  • Moving closer to a big Northern Kentucky hospital merger
  • The non-profit People Working Cooperatively is teaming up with Fifth Third Bank to remodel a foreclosed home in St. Bernard
  • The Business Courier's James Ritchie tells us about changing medical practices
  • Robots are changing industry. Patricia Mcgeever takes us to a local company that trains the people who then program the robots to perform
  • Last minute tax advice from CPA Mike Combs on Financial Beat with Crystal Faulkner
  • Kent Lutz talks with Michael Barnes, President of John Trust Company on The Goering Center Report
  • The American Heart Association's Adrienne Cronebaugh previews the Go Red For Women luncheon
  • David Drees of Drees Homes joins Doug Bolton on this week's Publisher's Beat.

Publisher's Beat - David Drees

David Drees, CEO of the Drees Company, the #1 largest private company in greater Cincinnati, and recognized as America's Best Builder, discusses the housing market, his business strategy, and the task of managing a family owned company with Business Courier Publisher Doug Bolton.

Business News - April 4, 2008

Stories from this week's Business Courier for the week ending April 4th:

  • Ground is broken, but there are loose ends for The Banks
  • A new open skies pact opens new possibilities for CVG
  • Tri-state restaurants close leaving hundreds out of work
  • Flavor maker Givaudan is adding jobs in Florence
  • Business Courier real estate specialist Laura Baverman looks at Al Neyer's big plans for Middletown
  • Everything you need to start or grow a business can be found online through the public library

Fifth Third Business Beat: FYI - SOAR

Valerie Wheat works at Gateway Community College and was chosen 18 months ago to take part in a leadership development program called SOAR. Business Beat host Brian Patrick talks with her about the program.

Goering Center Report for April 4, 2008

Thomas J. Klinedinst III, Commercial Account Executive, U.S.I. Midwest, talks with Kent Lutz about small business insurance.

Financial Beat: Venture Funds

Mark Richey, Managing Director, Draper Triangle Ventures and president-elect of the Greater Cincinnati Venture Association talks with Crystal Faulkner about what awaits entrepreneurs who are looking to raise money, private equity funds and how to be successful.

Fifth Third Bank Business Beat - April 4, 2008

Stories from this week's Business Courier for the week ending April 4th.

  • Ground is broken, but there are loose ends for The Banks
  • A new open skies pact opens new possibilities for CVG
  • Tri-state restaurants close leaving hundreds out of work
  • Flavor maker Givaudan is adding jobs in Florence
  • Business Courier real estate specialist Laura Baverman looks at Al Neyer's big plans for Middletown
  • Everything you need to start or grow a business can be found online through the public library
  • Draper Triangle Ventures' Mark Richey is Crystal Faulkner's guest on Financial Beat
  • Valerie Wheat from Gateway Community College tells us about an exciting initiative by a group of business women
  • Intellegrated Inc. CEO Chris Cole sits down with Doug Bolton for Publisher's Beat

Publisher's Beat - Christopher Cole

Cincinnati Business Courier Doug Bolton talks with Christopher Cole, CEO of Intelligrated, the eighth fastest growing company in Greater Cincinnati and #82 in the most recent edition of Courier 250. Intelligrated makes highly-automated distribution systems, mostly for retailers.

Legal Beat

Thompson Hine partner Gary Blachman talks about empoyee benefit plans.

Fifth Third Business Beat - March 28, 2008

Stories from this week’s Business Courier for the week ending March 28th.

  • Local hospitals are now buidling mostly private rooms.
  • Homes in Oakley are the fastest sellers in a tight market.
  • Some luxury condos in “The Ascent” are up for re-sale.
  • Goodies Barbeque hopes to expand to Price Hill.
  • The Business Courier's Dan Monk looks at an Ohio tax credit program that seems to have left Cincinnati out.
  • “TANK” is using hybrid buses and wi-fi to attract new customers as gas prices soar.
  • The importance of employee benefit plans in corporate acquisitions is explained by Thompson Hine’s Gary Blachman.
  • Dan Heyd With Graydon, Head & Ritchey discusses buy sell agreements with Kent Lutz.
  • Don Rhoad with “SCORE” previews a business workshop series at the library next month.
  • Messer Construction’s Peter Strange is Doug Bolton’S guest on the Publisher’s Beat.

Publisher's Beat - Peter Strange

Peter Strange, Chairman and CEO of Messer Construction Company, talks with Doug Bolton about being a 100 percent employee owned company and his role as CEO.

Financial Beat

Hamilton County Development’s David Main is Crystal Faulkner’s guest

Fifth Third Business Beat - March 21, 2008

Stories from the Business Courier for the week ending March 21st.

  • TriHealth is on pace to become the tri-state’s largest hospital group.
  • Busken Bakery is really feeling the pinch of skyrocketing costs of wheat, soy and eggs, key ingredients for its donuts, coffee cakes and bread.
  • Governor Beshear continues to push for the votes needed to amend Kentucky’s constitution to allow legalized casino gambling in remarks at the Northern Kentucky Government Forum.
  • At a time of uncertainty for the banking industry, Huntington National Bank is aggressively expanding in Greater Cincinnati.
  • The Business Courier’s Jon Newberry explores U.S. Playing Card Company’s options for a new manufacturing plant.
  • Miami students learn good corporate citizenship.
  • Hamilton County Development’s David Main is Crystal Faulkner’s guest on Financial Beat.
  • Steve Crawford discusses family business protection and risk management with Kent Lutz.
  • Curves Fitness franchise owner Karen Daniels tells us about the Curves food drive.
  • Cincinnati Symphony President Steve Monder is Doug Bolton’s guest on The Publisher’s Beat.

Publisher's Beat: Steve Monder

Doug Bolton talks with Steve Monder, President of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra as he prepares to retire after 37 years leading the organization, the longest tenure as CEO of any symphony orchestra in the country.

Publisher's Beat: Dr. David Stern

A special feature this weeks for Publisher's Beat: the dean of U.C.'s College of Medicine, Dr. David Stern, spoke recently at the Business Courier's 2008 Health Care Heroes Awards, summing up his vision for the academic health center.

Fifth Third Business Beat: FYI

John Morris, chief operating officer and director of education at the University of Cincinnati's Economic Center, talks about how the center helps local businesses and the types of services the center provides.

Goering Center Report

Dean Gaudin, member of the Goering Center Board, talks with Kent Lutz about the importance of having a board of advisors for a family business.

Financial Beat

Crystal Faulkner, partner, Cooney, Faulkner & Stevens, LLC, talks with Andrew Sathe, principal with the Malibu Group, a merger and acquisitions advisory firm in Blue Ash on how business owners can prepare to sell their businesses.

Business News

Stories from this week's Business Courier for the week ending March 14, 2008:

  • After 80 years downtown, Gradison moves to the suburbs
  • There's new grass on the field as the Reds go green
  • A Cincinnati firm does important research for NASA
  • The Health Alliance turns around a dismal inclusion record
  • Dan Monk looks at the big bucks in basketball coaching
  • A sweet success story for a family business

Business News

Stories from this week's Business Courier for the week ending March 14, 2008:

  • After 80 years downtown, Gradison moves to the suburbs
  • There's new grass on the field as the Reds go green
  • A Cincinnati firm does important research for NASA
  • The Health Alliance turns around a dismal inclusion record
  • Dan Monk looks at the big bucks in basketball coaching
  • A sweet success story for a family business

Business News

Stories from this week's Business Courier for the week ending March 14, 2008:

  • After 80 years downtown, Gradison moves to the suburbs
  • There's new grass on the field as the Reds go green
  • A Cincinnati firm does important research for NASA
  • The Health Alliance turns around a dismal inclusion record
  • Dan Monk looks at the big bucks in basketball coaching
  • A sweet success story for a family business

Fifth Third Business Beat - March 14, 2008

Stories from this week's Business Courier for the week ending March 14, 2008:

  • After 80 years downtown, Gradison moves to the suburbs
  • There's new grass on the field as the Reds go green
  • A Cincinnati firm does important research for NASA
  • The Health Alliance turns around a dismal inclusion record
  • Dan Monk looks at the big bucks in basketball coaching
  • A sweet success story for a family business
  • Adding value to your company as you prepare for a sale or transition with Crystal Faulkner on Financial Beat
  • Kent Lutz has this week's Goering Center Report
  • Associate professor John Morris has an overview of UC's Economic Center as it turns 30
  • and part of the Health Care Heroes speech of Dr. David Stern, dean of UC's College of Medicine

Goering Center Report

Fifth Third Bank Vice President Chris Ramos talks with Kent Lutz about strategies family businesses need to examine for financing the transition from one generation to the next.

FYI: Fifth Third Business Beat

Gail Bechtold of Cincinnati Bell is on her way to the Corporate Spelling Bee, which is a fundraiser for Link, Literacy in Northern Kentucky.

Legal Beat

Thompson Hine's Stephen Richey discusses workplace diversity.

Business News

Stories from The Business Courier for the week ending February 22nd:

  • The Over-The-Rhine Community Housing Network and the Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation -- 3CDC -- are developing a new type of housing for Cincinnati's homeless
  • Virtual technology is saving Procter & Gamble millions of dollars in new product development
  • Batesville Casket is preparing to split from its sister company Hill-Rom at the end of this month
  • IKEA makes big splash with their grand opening tour
  • The Business Courier's Laura Baverman covers potential major moves for GE Aircraft Engine employees
  • Patricia McGeever reports on recession-proof jobs

Fifth Third Business Beat - March 7, 2008

Stories from The Business Courier for the week ending February 22nd:

  • The Over-The-Rhine Community Housing Network and The Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation -- 3CDC -- are developing a new type of housing for Cincinnati's homeless
  • Virtual technology is saving Procter & Gamble millions of dollars in new product development
  • Batesville Casket is preparing to split from its sister company Hill-Rom at the end of this month
  • IKEA makes big splash with their grand opening tour
  • The Business Courier's Laura Baverman covers potential major moves for GE Aircraft Engine employees
  • Patricia McGeever reports on recession-proof jobs
  • Thompson Hine's Stephen Richey discusses workplace diversity on Legal Beat
  • Fifth Third Bank Vice President Chris Ramos Is Kent Lutz guest on The Goering Center Report
  • On FYI, Gail Bechtold with Cincinnati Bell is on her way to the Corporate Spelling Bee, which is a fundraiser for Link, Literacy in Northern Kentucky
  • Profill Holdings' Rick Mouty is Doug Bolton's guest on Publisher's Beat.

Fifth Third Business Beat - February 29, 2008

Stories from The Business Courier for the week ending February 29th:

  • Kenwood's Healthy Advice Network is poised for more dramatic growth
  • Want to convert your car to electric? One man's frustration with high gas prices has led him to a new business venture
  • Cincinnati's Ensemble Theatre plans to launch a $6.5 million dollar capital campaign to pay for expansion of its Vine Street facility
  • A 30-year friendship between two men leads to a business opportunity publishing children's books
  • Business Courier editor Rob Daumeyer looks at the ripple effect of the retail slump on our economy
  • We'll explore a local company that's all about sound, and how it continues to grow
  • CPA Michael Gentry discusses the new tax stimulus bill with Crystal Faulkner on Financial Beat.
  • Zone Communications' Jon Colmar is Kent Lutz's guest on the Goering Center Report
  • Doctor John Greer Clark, of UC's Department of Communications Sciences And Disorders, explains living with hearing loss
  • Brian Mchale of Empower Media Marketing joins Business Courier Publisher Doug Bolton on this week's Publisher's Beat

Publisher's Beat - Brian McHale

Business Courier Publisher Doug Bolton talks with Brian McHale, President of Empower Media, about changes in the market and what changes his agency is making in response.

Publisher's Beat - Rick Mouty

Rick Mouty, CEO, ProFill Holdings, a $100 million company and one of the Business Courier's Fast 55, discusses his company, its products, and the 5-year plan for his company's future with Business Courier Publisher Doug Bolton.

Business News

Stories from The Business Courier for the week ending February 22nd:

  • Life after the White House for Rob Portman
  • Who holds the future of Delta's Cincinnati hub?
  • Increasing a company's sales through interior design
  • How much can a beer stein be worth? The Rookwood Pottery Company is getting ready to debut its 2008 stein
  • The Business Courier's Steve Watkins tracks Integra's Tri-State expansion plans
  • Patricia McGeever explores robot technology at Motoman Inc.

Fifth Third Business Beat: FYI

A look at this year's political campaigns and their effect on business with Xavier's Dr. Gene Beaupre.

Goering Center Report

Apollo Heating and Cooling’s Jamie Gerdsen is Kent Lutz’s guest.

Financial Beat

Fifth Third’s Jeff Pasquale discusses the Fed’s interest rate adjustments with Crystal Faulkner.

Fifth Third Business Beat - February 22, 2008

Stories from The Business Courier for the week ending February 22nd:

  • Life after the White House for Rob Portman
  • Who holds the future of Delta's Cincinnati hub?
  • Increasing a company's sales through interior design
  • How much can a beer stein be worth? The Rookwood Pottery Company is getting ready to debut its 2008 stein
  • The Business Courier's Steve Watkins tracks Integra's Tri-State expansion plans
  • Patricia McGeever explores robot technology at Motoman Inc.
  • Fifth Third's Jeff Pasquale discusses the Fed's interest rate adjustments with Crystal Faulkner on Financial Beat
  • Apollo Heating and Cooling's Jamie Gerdsen is Kent Lutz's guest on The Goering Center Report
  • A discussion on politics and business with Xavier's Dr. Gene Beaupre
  • CincyTech's Rob Daly and Thomson Hine's David Willbrand are Doug Bolton's guests on Publisher's Beat

Publisher's Beat - David Willbrand and Rob Daly

Business Courier Publisher Doug Bolton talks with Thompson Hine Partner David Willbrand and Entrepreneur In Residence Rob Daly about the growth and future of CincyTech.

Business News

Stories from The Business Courier for the week ending February 15th:

  • A study of the efficiency of Tri-State judges in dealing with civil cases which cost business millions of dollars
  • Two of Cincinnati's top doctors say there is a lot to learn from the "Bodies" exhibit at The Cincinnati Museum Center
  • A downtown design firm launches a unique initiative
  • Fort Washington Capital Partners is raising its fifth private equity fund, the largest sum it has ever raised
  • Northern Kentucky's Tri-Ed has set a goal of 50 thousand new jobs within the decade
  • How corporations and small businesses are backing the efforts of Franciscan Haircuts from the Heart

Fifth Third Business Beat - February 15, 2008

Stories from The Business Courier for the week ending February 15th:

  • A study of the efficiency of Tri-State judges in dealing with civil cases which cost business millions of dollars
  • Two of Cincinnati's top doctors say there is a lot to learn from the "Bodies" exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center
  • A downtown design firm launches a unique initiative
  • Fort Washington Capital Partners is raising its fifth private equity fund
  • The largest sum it has ever raised
  • Northern Kentucky's Tri-Ed has set a goal of 50 thousand new jobs within the decade
  • How corporations and small businesses are backing the efforts of Franciscan Haircuts from the Heart
  • Paul Allaer offers legal advice for doing business in China on this week's Legal Beat
  • Kent Lutz explores the fundamentals of entrepreneurship with Drew McLandrich
  • Sunny Delight's CEO Billy Cyr joins Doug Bolton for Publisher's Beat

Publisher's Beat - William Cyr

Sunny Delight President and CEO William Cyr talks with Business Courier Publisher Doug Bolton about his company's recent acquisiton and new product development.

Fifth Third Business Beat: FYI

How to challenge bad faith insurance practices with Licensed Public Adjuster Terry Sershion.

Financial Beat

Realtor Lee Robinson is Crystal Faulkner's guest on Financial Beat.

Goering Center Report

Michael Geers sits down with Kent Lutz on The Goering Center Report.

Goering Center Report

Michael Geers sits down with Kent Lutz on The Goering Center Report.

Goering Center Report

Michael Geers sits down with Kent Lutz on The Goering Center Report.

Goering Center Report

Michael Geers sits down with Kent Lutz on The Goering Center Report.

Goering Center Report

Michael Geers sits down with Kent Lutz on The Goering Center Report.

Goering Center Report

Michael Geers sits down with Kent Lutz on The Goering Center Report.

Business News

  • Digital advertising takes Bridge to the top of the Ad Agency Pack
  • UC'S President steps into a key business leadership role as Chairwoman of the Cincinnati U-S-A Regional Chamber's Board of Directors
  • Ashland Inc. is growing its business in China and India
  • Cutting edge research and treatment at UC's Pancreatic Disease Center
  • Business Courier reporter Laura Baverman looks at how tri-state home builders are dealing with the housing slump
  • Patricia McGeever visits The Clovernook Center's biodegradable cup operation

Fifth Third Business Beat - February 8, 2008

  • Digital advertising takes Bridge to the top of the Ad Agency Pack
  • UC'S President steps into a key business leadership role as Chairwoman of the Cincinnati U-S-A Regional Chamber's Board of Directors
  • Ashland Inc. is growing its business in China and India
  • Cutting edge research and treatment at UC's Pancreatic Disease Center
  • Business Courier reporter Laura Baverman looks at how tri-state home builders are dealing with the housing slump
  • Patricia McGeever visits The Clovernook Center's biodegradable cup operation
  • Realtor Lee Robinson is Crystal Faulkner's guest on Financial Beat
  • Michael Geers sits down with Kent Lutz on The Goering Center Report
  • FYI – How to challenge bad faith insurance practices with Licensed Public Adjuster Terry Sershion
  • Business Courier Publisher Doug Bolton talks with Kathryn Merchant, President and CEO of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, on Publisher's Beat

Publisher's Beat - Kathryn Merchant

Business Courier Publisher Doug Bolton talks with Kathryn Merchant, President and CEO of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, about the Foundation and giving in Cincinnati.

BUSINESS NEWS

Stories from this week's Business Courier for the week ending February 1st:

  • Enerfab Incorporated has seen significant revenue growth since 2005 and forecasts another jump this year
  • A merger between The Cincinnati Railway Company and Lake Central Rail Tours of Michigan could bring new life to an aging railroad
  • The Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism Network has a new plan to attract tourists and their wallets to the Queen City.
  • The Business Courier's James Ritchie reports on Humana's tough stand with the freestanding surgery centers in its network
  • A visit to The Cincinnati Business Incubator.

GOERING CENTER REPORT

Kaiser Pickle's Kim Speed is Kent Lutz's guest on the Goering Center Report.

Financial Beat

Grant Thornton's Michael Capone talks with Crystal Faulkner about the importance of setting financial goals and developing budgets.

Fifth Third Business Beat - February 1, 2008

  • Enerfab Incorporated has seen significant revenue growth since 2005 and forecasts another jump this year
  • A merger between The Cincinnati Railway Company and Lake Central Rail Tours of Michigan could bring new life to an aging railroad
  • The Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism Network has a new plan to attract tourists and their wallets to the Queen City
  • The Business Courier's James Ritchie reports on Humana's tough stand with the freestanding surgery centers in its network
  • A visit to The Cincinnati Business Incubator
  • Grant Thornton's Michael Capone talks with Crystal Faulkner on Financial Beat
  • Kaiser Pickle's Kim Speed is Kent Lutz's guest on the Goering Center Report
  • FYI - Northern Kentucky Chamber President Steve Stevens previews an important trip to Frankfort
  • Commercial real estate developer David Neyer sits down with Doug Bolton on this week's Publisher's Beat.

Publisher's Beat - David Neyer

Business Courier Publisher Doug Bolton discusses the past, present, and future of commercial real estate developer Al Neyer Inc. with President and CEO David Neyer.

Legal Beat

Thompson Hine partner Frank Chaiken deals with mergers and acquisitions on this week's Legal Beat.

BUSINESS NEWS

Stories from this week's Business Courier for the week ending January 25th, 2008:

  • Vora Ventures launches an ambitious global expansion
  • The Christ Hospital's IT system to be one of the most sophisticated in the nation
  • A hip new furniture store opens in Over The Rhine's Pendleton neighborhood
  • Go Cincinnati releases its study of the city's hot development districts
  • We visit the Madison Wedding Mall in Covington, a unique partnership of vendors in the bridal industry.

GOERING CENTER REPORT

Diane Egbers, President of Leadership Excelleration, Inc., is Kent Lutz guest on this weeks's Goering Center Report.

Fifth Third Business Beat: FYI

Monica Magette talks about the Urban League's 59th Annual Meeting and "Gloryfing The Lions" award presentation.

Publisher's Beat - Thomas Nies

Business Courier Publisher Doug Bolton and Cincom President Tom Nies discuss the current state of the economy.

Fifth Third Business Beat - January 25, 2008

Stories from this week's Business Courier for the week ending January 25th, 2008:

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  • Vora Ventures launches an ambitious global expansion
  • The Christ Hospital's IT system to be one of the most sophisticated in the nation
  • A hip new furniture store opens in Over The Rhine's Pendleton neighborhood
  • Go Cincinnati releases its study of the city's hot development districts
  • We visit the Madison Wedding Mall in Covington, a unique partnership of vendors in the bridal industry
  • Thompson Hine partner Frank Chaiken has this week's Legal Beat
  • Kent Lutz has this week's Goering Center Report
  • Monica Magette talks about the Urban League's 59th Annual Meeting and "Gloryfing The Lions" award presentation
  • Business Courier Publisher Doug Bolton and Cincom President Tom Nies discuss the state of the economy on Publisher's Beat

Publisher's Beat - Steve Watkins

The Business Courier's Steve Watkins looks at the tristate's leading publicly-traded companies with publisher Doug Bolton.

Business News

Stories from this week's Business Courier for the week ending January 18.

Business News

Stories from this week's Business Courier for the week ending January 18.

Business News

Stories from this week's Business Courier for the week ending January 18.

GOERING CENTER REPORT

CPA Tony Schweier visits with the Goering Center’s Kent Lutz

Financial Beat

UC’s George Vredeveld has the 2008 economic outlook

Financial Beat

UC’s George Vredeveld has the 2008 economic outlook

Financial Beat

UC’s George Vredeveld has the 2008 economic outlook

Financial Beat

UC’s George Vredeveld has the 2008 economic outlook

Financial Beat

UC’s George Vredeveld has the 2008 economic outlook

Financial Beat

UC’s George Vredeveld has the 2008 economic outlook

Fifth Third Business Beat: FYI

Mark Greenburg of Ludlowward Capital Advisors shares some growth stories

Fifth Third Business Beat - January 18, 2008

Stories from this week's Business Courier for the week ending January 18:

  • Our local economy could take a stunning blow from a Delta merger
  • The glass ceiling is shattered in the local banking industry
  • A school principal defends himself against accusations he's a slumlord
  • A free eye clinic for the working poor is opening in Roselawn
  • Business Courier reporter Laura Braverman reports on tristate home prices.
  • Tracking the dramatic global growth of a local franchise operation.

Fifth Third Business Beat: FYI

CPA Roy Mitchell of Kunimura, Mitchell and Co. answers questions about tax audits.

Fifth Third Business Beat: FYI

CPA Roy Mitchell of Kunimura, Mitchell and Co. answers questions about tax audits.

Fifth Third Business Beat: FYI

CPA Roy Mitchell of Kunimura, Mitchell and Co. answers questions about tax audits.

Fifth Third Business Beat: FYI

CPA Roy Mitchell of Kunimura, Mitchell and Co. answers questions about tax audits.

Fifth Third Business Beat: FYI

CPA Roy Mitchell of Kunimura, Mitchell and Co. answers questions about tax audits.

Fifth Third Business Beat: FYI

CPA Roy Mitchell of Kunimura, Mitchell and Co. answers questions about tax audits.

Fifth Third Business Beat: FYI

CPA Roy Mitchell of Kunimura, Mitchell and Co. answers questions about tax audits.

GOERING CENTER REPORT

Kent Lutz discusses the challenges of transition in a family owned business with Johnathan Theders, President and COO of Clark-Theders Insurance Agency, Inc.

GOERING CENTER REPORT

Kent Lutz discusses the challenges of transition in a family owned business with Johnathan Theders, President and COO of Clark-Theders Insurance Agency, Inc.

FINANCIAL BEAT