Sponsorship Opportunities for the Annual Meeting

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Annual meeting to be held on May 29. For sponsoring the annual meeting, sponsors will receive preferred seating and free tickets for the event. Also, sponsors will receive name recognition to the Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine Business Communtiy as sponsors will be featured in all press releases, at the event, in the Over-The-Rhine Chamber Newsletter and on the Chamber website. If you want to sponsor the annual meeting, please contact Cheryl Curtis at 513-241-2690 or get the flier.

GoOTR5k Returns for 2008

After a successful 2007, the GoOTR5k returns for 2008 on May 31, 2008 with more food and fun. A flier and online registration will be coming soon. If you would like to sponsor the run for 2008, contact the Chamber at 513-241-2690 or by email. For a list of benefits, click here.

Pendleton Safety Sector Meeting Update

Typically, the Pendleton Safety Sector Meeting is held in conjunction with the Pendleton Neighborhood Council.  In May, only the Pendleton Neighborhood Council Meeting will be held as they  invite you to a special tour of the current School for Creative and Performing Arts, followed by a discussion with representatives of the City of Cincinnati Department of Community Development.   The meeting will be Monday May 5 at 6:00 PM  at the current  School for the Creative and Performing Arts.  Please RSVP David White at davideliwhite@gmail.com or by phone at 513.227.5155.

February Membership Luncheon Recap

A sold out crowd attended the February 19 Membership Luncheon featuring City Councilman Chris Bortz at Boost, the newest meeting facility in Over-the-Rhine. Councilman Bortz gave a 30 minute presentation and slide show on the proposed street car system for the city of Cincinnati. The presentation covered route, cost, financing, benefits, and the next step in the process to make this a reality. An interesting Question/Answer session afterward provided further discussion of streetcars in Cincinnati. Thank Yous go to Boost for hosting the meeting and Elegant Fare for catering.

Crime down in Over-the-Rhine and Downtown

District One which includes Over-the-Rhine, West End, and downtown, has had 18 consecutive months of decline in crime. Between 2007 and 2006, crime was down 25% and between 2007 and 2002, crime was down 41%. In fact , crime was lower in 2007 than 2000 in District One. District One now has the lowest crime statistics of Cincinnati's five districts.

Ad Space Available on New Chamber Map

The Over-the-Rhine Chamber will begin production on a new community map in 2008. It will feature new interactive technology and other great wizardry. Secure your spot today by either contacting the Chamber at 513-241-2690 or getting the flier and returning to the Chamber office by fax or by mail.

We've Moved!

The Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce has moved to 1401 Main Street, a prominent store front at the corner of 14th and Main Street. Please update your records and be sure to visit and check out the new location.