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SoapboxCincy has launched a Partner City series highlighting Middletown, the city with just over 50,000 residents in Butler and Warren counties. Check out our content highlighting Downtown Middletown Inc., Middletown City Schools and other organizations central to the city's growth. https://lnkd.in/g4sc5TmC

According to the 2020 Census, Hamilton County, Ohio population grew 4.1%, including 3.1% outside Cincinnati. Community development corporations, such as those in College Hill and Madisonville, play a key role in managing productive growth, and architects from Reztark Design Studio and MA Design discuss collaboration and engagement processes.

The entrepreneurial spirit isn't confined to large cities. SoapboxCincy highlights Crooked Dog Comics, which set up shot in Middletown earlier this year. Chris Cayth, who owns it with his wife Jessica, retired as an air-traffic controller and followed his passion. He praised David Riggs and the Miami University Regionals Small Business Development Center for providing support and insights for establishing a small business. Read his story in the sidebar linked. https://lnkd.in/dNBxf7jq

Most of us love all things spooky for Halloween, but the future for birds is a potentially scary situation. SoapboxCincy outlines that the North American bird population has declined by nearly three billion breeding adults. Greater Cincinnati's avian population has 20 endangered or threatened species. Brett Gilmore, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Blue Ash, and Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Head Aviculture Keeper Cody Sowers discuss how residents can support the populations of our feathered friends. #wildbirdsunlimited https://lnkd.in/db8dx7Hr

SoapboxCincy describes how the GE Aerospace Foundation and United Way of Greater Cincinnati joined forces to develop the Future of Manufacturing Fund to enhance program enrollment and training to enhance the pipeline of the next generation of manufacturing workers. Collaborators include the Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership, Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, Great Oaks Career Campuses, LEAD Training and The Learning Grove. #advancedmanufacturingindustrypartnership #geaerospacefoundation #advancedmanufacturingindustryparternship #LeadTrainingnonprofit #thelearninggrove https://lnkd.in/g24jzBXm

Plans are underway to revitalize the iconic 20-story Terrace Plaza building downtown, which has been vacant for 15 years. Real estate developer Tony Birkla has purchased the building, and a $10 million grant from the Ohio Department of Development is facilitating removal of asbestos and hazardous waste. SoapboxCincy looks at Terrace Plaza's distinctive past and possible future. https://lnkd.in/eGmQhv9k

SoapboxCincy looks at Butler Tech and its role in helping provide career opportunities for Middletown residents of all ages in growing industries such as healthcare and aviation technology. The Aviation Education Hangar, slated for completion in Middletown in early 2026, will greatly augment its capacity to help students achieve goals.

This Saturday and Sunday, the Cincinnati Coffee Festival will fill Cincinnati Music Hall with the smell of the almighty bean, live music, and a latte-making competition. The Ohio River Foundation benefits from the Festival, so SoapboxCincy takes a look at two roasters' insightson how good water makes good coffee. And, Robbie Blankenship, last year's competition winner, shows off her skill. https://lnkd.in/g8fuhUca

SoapboxCincy highlights the work of famed street artist Shepard Fairey, who visited Cincinnati and painted temporary wheatpaste murals Over-the-Rhine designed by local artists, exhorting citizens to exercise their right and vote. He said, "“It’s an important moment in American politics, and it’s a moment to bring a get-out-the-vote message to the streets." https://lnkd.in/gXYbeWWa

SoapboxCincy continues its coverage of Middletown with a look at factors influencing the regional economy. With anticipated completion of the first phase in 2026, the $200 million Renaissance Pointe complex will provide an event center, retail, restaurants, and more. Todd Duplain, a principal at developer Woodard Resources, discussed the project. #cityofmiddletownoh #woodardresources #renaissancepointemiddletown https://buff.ly/3XTkKfS