2010 Annual Meeting Recap

An enthusiastic crowd of over 300 people attended the 2010 Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 27th. The audience included several business, civic and government leaders, along with many other Over-the-Rhine supporters. Held in Music Hall’s Ballroom, this year's program recognized the great progress achieved in Over-the-Rhine in 2009. The meeting honored and recognized Star Awards recipients. Once a year, Star Awards are received by outstanding individuals, organizations and businesses to recognize the positive impact they have made in Over-the-Rhine and Greater Cincinnati over the past year.

Serving as master of ceremonies was the Over-the-Rhine Chamber President Brian Tiffany who brought personality to this year's stage. Stephen G. Leeper, President & CEO, Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) served as this year's Keynote speaker. Mr. Leeper talked about Over-the-Rhine and the exciting development that 3CDC is proud to support in Over-the-Rhine like the redevelopment of the Washington Park Area.

A big thank you goes out to the individual volunteers and the Annual Meeting event committee that helped make the 2010 Annual Meeting a great success.

The Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce announces the recipients of the 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 – Louise Dieterle Nippert
• President’s Award – Norma Petersen
• Business of the Year – Corporation for Findlay Market
• Entrepreneur of the Year – Jenny White, BOOST…for meetings sake!
• Not-for-Profit Organization of the Year – Freestore Foodbank
• Individual Contribution – Terry Lee, Outside
• Property Development of the Year – City Home Cincinnati , Eber Development, Schickel Design, OTR Community Housing and 3CDC
• Architect of the Year Award – Michael A. Uhlenhake, Architect
• Arts Organization – Cincinnati Opera
• Special Recognition - Officer Tim Eppstein, Cincinnati Police
• Special Recognition – Venus Kent , Cincinnati Convention and Visitors Bureau

Award Recipients will be honored at the Over-the-Rhine Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Star Awards Luncheon on Tuesday April 27th at Music Hall, with Special Guest Speaker, .Stephen G. Leeper, President & CEO, Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC).