Franchise Opportunities For Women, Minorities and Veterans:
"A Shop 52 Seminar Presented by Mayor Mark Mallory "
Mayor Mark Mallory is calling on all women, minorities, and veterans to participate in the 1st Franchise Opportunities Seminar as part of the Shop 52 initiative. The seminar will provide educational components on opening up a franchise as well as provide the opportunity for one on one interaction with franchise representatives interested in the Cincinnati market. In partnership with Minority Fran of the International Franchise Association, the Mayor is holding the seminar on Thursday, May 1, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency. There is no charge to participate or attend the Franchise Seminar.
Thank you for your interest in the seminar. Registration is now closed.
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Mayor Mallory ChallengesCommunity Councils
to Increase Recycling Citywide
In partnership with Rumpke, Mayor Mallory will announce the details for the Cincinnati Community Recycling Challenge this Earth Day, April 22. The Challenge is a part of the Mayor’s Green Recycling Plan which was launched last year with the goal of increasing recycling in Cincinnati by 50% by 2011.
The Challenge will begin on May 15 and last for six months until America Recycles Day on November 15. Cincinnati neighborhoods will be encouraged to sign up and participate. Communities who reach their recycling goals will be awarded prizes of $250 by Rumpke.
The Cincinnati Community Recycling Challenge is being supported by the Mayor’s Young Professional (YPKC) members and Keep Cincinnati Beautiful. Members of YPKC and KCB will be speaking to Community Councils during April and May to prepare for the Challenge.
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Nominate Your Favorite Teacher to be Mayor Mallory’s Educator of the Month
Mayor Mallory’s Recognition of Educational Excellence Award is open to anyone who works in a field that directly affects the quality of education for students in Cincinnati Public Schools. This includes but is not limited to: teachers, administrators, assistants, social workers, outside agencies, PTA members, school board members, and volunteers.
The award will:
Honor outstanding individuals for their contributions to the success of students in Cincinnati Public Schools;
Recognize those individuals going above and beyond to improve education in CPS;
Foster appreciation for educators, thereby contributing to Cincinnati’s ability to attract and retain outstanding educators
Youth Invited the 3rd Annual Mayor's Youth Job Fair on April 17th
The Mayor is holding the 3 rd Annual Mayor’s Youth Jobs and Opportunities Fair on Thursday, April 17 th from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Duke Energy Convention Center. Youth ages 16 to 24, high school students and young college graduates are welcome to the job fair. The Job fair will feature various employers from around the Cincinnati region. Optional pre-registration forms are available but not required in order to attend.
Mayor Mallory & ArtWorks to Announce
Nine New MuralWorks Projects for 2008
Mayor Mark Mallory and ArtWorks announced the nine communities selected for neighborhood murals in the second summer of MuralWorks. MuralWorks began in 2007 as part of ArtWorks Summer Job Program for teen artists. Developed in partnership with Mayor Mallory’s Office, the goal of MuralWorks is to transform neighborhoods by creating inspirational works of public art that will have a lasting community impact. Nine communities received murals in 2007.
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State of the City Address 2008
Mayor Mark Mallory delivered his third State of the City Address to a capacity crowd at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Mayor Mallory declared that “The State of our City is strong and Cincinnati is on the move.” The Mayor highlighted a series of successes in the key areas of his agenda, including his number one priority: public safety. Mayor Mallory also highlighted investments that are being made around the city, describing Cincinnati as a city worthy of investment.
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Mayor Mallory Releases GO Cincinnati Study
Mayor Mark Mallory released the GO Cincinnati “Growth and Opportunities” Project report outlining recommendations for a strategic approach for economic development. After more than a year of research and discussion, the GO Cincinnati Steering Committee and Project Teams – more than 200 community and business leaders – presented 14 recommendations to help the city reposition its assets to attract businesses, employees and residents. The comprehensive approach to developing the recommendations considered not just job expansion, but workforce development, transportation, neighborhood revitalization, and job attraction and retention. The Mayor will evaluate the recommendations and announce those which he would like to move forward during his State of the City address on February 4.
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Mayor Mallory Releases 2008 City Budget
Mayor's Budget adds Police overtime for extra Patrols, increases funding for human services, and eliminates proposed solid waste fee
Mayor Mark Mallory presented his budget recommendations and the 2008 Budget Update to City Council. Praising the collaborative spirit that led to a unanimous budget last year, Mayor Mallory recommended continuing to fund the priorities that were laid out in the 2007/2008 City Budget, including investing in police overtime to improve public safety, and funding human service programs to provide a safety net for citizens. The Mayor also recommended eliminating proposed fees on solid waste and gas lights.
Mayor Mallory Launches Green Cincinnati Recycling
Mayor Mallory and members of Cincinnati City Council kicked off a new effort to increase recycling in Cincinnati. Cincinnati currently recycles 9% of its trash. The Mayor announced a series of goals of in crease Cincinnati’s recycling by 50% to 15% in 4 years.
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The Mayor also announced the creation of 4 new Downtown recycling drop-off locations, for Downtown residents who do not have access to curbside recycling.
To see a map of the new Downtown Recycling Drop-off Locations,
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Mayor Mallory ReleasesShop 52 DrillDown Study
Study shows Cincinnati’s Population 46,000 more than CensusOn July 2, 2007, Mayor Mark Mallory released the Shop 52 DrillDown study at a press conference in Northside. The DrillDown uses 27 different sources of information to show that Cincinnati’s population is 378,259, not 332,252 as the Census reported last Thursday. The study also shows Cincinnati’s average household income is $54,083, not the $43,992 reported by the 2000 Census, and that Cincinnati’s city-wide income is over $9.2 billion, not the $6.5 billion reported by the 2000 Census. Mayor Mallory partnered with Social Compact and Property Advisors to conduct the DrillDown analysis.
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