Sponsorship Opportunities Available for the Annual Meeting

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Annual Meeting and Star Awards to be held on March 20, 2012. For sponsoring the annual meeting, sponsors will receive preferred seating and free tickets for the event. Also, sponsors 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.

Over-the-Rhine Chamber accepting Star Award Nominations

SECOND SUNDAY ON MAIN RETURNS FOR ITS SIXTH SEASON

Second Sunday on Main Street in Over-the-Rhine - A hip, eclectic neighborhood event held the second Sunday of the month starting this summer for five months, presented by the Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce. Spend your Sunday afternoon perusing food and craft vendors, listening to great live music and enjoying the taste of an ice cold beverage in the official beer garden. Each month there is a different theme to spice things up so it never gets old! To add to the entertainment, each month you can find a celebrity chef creating masterpieces located in Falling Wall, 1417 Main Street.

• WHEN: The second Sunday of the month starting June 12 through October 9 from noon to 5pm.
• WHO: The event is free and open to the public. All shops on Main Street will be open and participating in the festivities as well as local street vendors.
• WHERE: In Over-the-Rhine on Main Street between 13th and Liberty streets
• FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.secondsundayonmain.org

The Over-the-Rhine Chamber Wants Your Input

The Membership Committee of the OTR Chamber hopes you will take a moment to answer a short survey at: www.surveymonkey.com.Thank you in advance for your input.

Extra GoOTR 5k Shirts Available

If you missed the run on Saturday, you can still buy the Go OTR 5K tee shirt! Park + Vine (located at 1202 Main Street Cincinnati, OH 45202) will be selling the tee shirts for just $10! Hurry up and get them while supplies last!

2011 GoOTR 5K Recap

On Saturday May 21, a record number of runners and walkers flocked to Over-the-Rhine for the fifth annual GoOTR 5K Run/Walk. The race began at 10 a.m. at the corners of 12th and Vine Street. The turnout of runners is a great testament to the growth and positive change that is happening in Over-the-Rhine. The race participants were able to enjoy the historic beauty of OTR as the race route traveled along 12th, Main, Elm, Vine, Liberty and Central Parkway. The top overall male and female finishers were awarded with handcrafted metals from Rookwood Pottery in addition to the top walkers, first boy and girl, First Runner and Dog duo, top runner and stroller.

Top male Runners were:

Top female runners were:

View Race Results.The run ended with the Summer Celebration Arts Festival. Both the run and festival brought more than 2,000 people to Over-the-Rhine on the May 21 weekend.
The Over-the-Rhine Chamber would like to thank the participants and volunteers for making the event a huge success. In particular, the Over-the-Rhine Chamber would like to thank the following race sponsors:

• Title - HGC Construction, PNC Bank, 3CDC, the YMCA
• Music Hall - Christian Moerlein, Eagle Realty Group, 4EG, John Hueber Homes, modelgroup, Northpointe Group, Rookwood Pottery, Saint Xavier Church, The Lackman
• Findlay Market - B2B Equities, Chatfield College, Cincinnati Development Fund, Gateway Quarter, GBBN Architects, infintech, Keating Muething and Klekamp - Attorneys at Law, nati evolvement clothing co, Rippe & Kingston Company PSC, soapbox Cincinnati,Symphony Hotel, Tri-State Running Company, Urban Sites Properties, USBank.

The Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce announces the recipients of the 2011 Annual Star Awards

Annual Star Awards recognize those organizations and/or individuals that have contributed to the revitalization of our grand historic neighborhood and for their outstanding accomplishments, and dedication to the Over-the-Rhine Community. This year’s awards include:

• Chairman’s Award – Greater Cincinnati Arts & Education Center & Cincinnati Public Schools
• Norma Petersen Award – Barbara Hauser, Procter and Gamble
• New Business of the Year – The Senate (Restaurant, 1212 Vine Street)
• Business of the Year – SoapBox Media
• Entrepreneur of the Year – Dan McCabe, MOTR Pub (1345 Main Street)
• Individual Contribution – Mike Deininger , MiCA 12/v & Gateway Quarter Merchants
• Architect of the Year Award – CR Architecture + Design & Moody Nolan, Inc
• Arts Organization – ArtsWave
• Special Recognition - Chief Thomas Streicher, Cincinnati Police Department

Award Recipients will be honored at the Over-the-Rhine Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Star Awards Luncheon on Tuesday March 29th at Music Hall, with Special Guest Speaker,Matt Cullen, President & COO, Rock Gaming, LLC – Developer, Cincinnati Casino.
For ticket information call 513-241-2690 or visit the chamber events page.

ALLSCREEN Offers Over-the-Rhine Chamber Members Discount

ALLSCREEN would like to offer a 10% discount on any new orders to all OTR Chamber Members. Please contact ALLSCREEN about custom screen printed and embroidered apparel, corporate identity and incentive programs. ALLSCREEN will help develop solutions that will meet your budget and target your needs. ALLSCREEN is located at 1218 Race Street Cincinnati, Ohio in Over-the-Rhine. Their website is www.allscreenonline.com.

Findlay Market Tours Available by Request

Are you a member of a group or organization that enjoys tours of Cincinnati landmarks? This year, make plans to tour historic Findlay Market. Contact Cheryl Eagleson at the Findlay Market offices at 513.665.4839, extension 11 for tours of the Market. They schedule tours on Fridays.

Findlay Market Gift Certificates Available On-Line

Now you can purchase Findlay Market gift certificates on-line through through their secure website. Order on-line 24/7 using your credit or debit VISA or MasterCard and your purchase will be promptly mailed to you. Findlay Market gift certificates make great gifts! Each certificate is worth $5.00 and can be spent at any Findlay Market merchant. It is a perfect way to introduce a friend or family member to the market or to reward a market veteran. Click here to order or contact The Corporation for Findlay Market at 513.665.4839 or email info@findlaymarket.org for more information.

Segway Authorized Tours Available

Recently Segway of Cincinnati started new SEGWAY TOURS of Downtown Cincinnati from Fountain Square. Tours are available 10 am to dusk, Monday through Friday, and by appointment. They also have tours for Eden Park. Explore Cincinnati ’s beautiful and historic Eden Park on this unique, guided, headset tour. of Eden Park . This 90 minute tour includes additional training by your experienced Segway guide to enhance your comfort and enjoyment. Cost is $50 per person. Custom tours are also available. To schedule a tour, please call 513-226-4452, or visit www.segway.com or www.segwayofohio.net.

Over-the-Rhine Chamber on Facebook

Check out the new Chamber Facebook page and become a fan! The page features Upcoming Events, photos and other real time information on the Chamber. Also, it is a great networking tool with other fans of Over-the-Rhine!

Locate Your Business in Over-the-Rhine

Now is the perfect time to open your business in Over-the-Rhine. Choose from hundreds of available commercial spaces – from storefront retails spaces to studios to four story buildings to warehouse spaces. The Over-the-Rhine Chamber maintains a searchable database of available retail and commercial space in Over-the-Rhine.
The information is updated on a continual basis. Please contact Brian Tiffany, President with questions at btiffany@otrchamber.com.