Hamilton County, Ohio

2024 Ohio Pay Equity Summit – Join Us! The Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls alongside The Women's Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation , and Ellequate, invites you to join us for the 2024 Ohio Pay Equity Summit on October 24th from 8am - 4pm at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber! This full-day event is focused on advancing pay equity, offering expert insights, best practices, and tools to help you drive change in your organization or community. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a lasting impact for our region! Register today!?#payequity #genderequity #paygap #racialpaydisparities #employers #policy #equity https://shorturl.at/iiv3n

Ayisha Mendez of ForbesBLK recapped the Forbes team and guest tour of the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame during last month's Forbes Under 30 Summit held in Cincinnati. "It wasn't just a tour," ForbesBLK member and attendee Dr. Cynthia Videau says. "It was a celebration of Black music and culture." Read more about the Forbes experience: https://lnkd.in/g7Uq8Y-C

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. County Commissioners received an update from the Hamilton County Domestic Violence Taskforce- a partnership led by the Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Courts, Prosecutor, Clerk’s Office, City of Cincinnati, Legal Aid, UC College of Law, Commission on Women & Girls, and non-profits all working together to reduce domestic violence in Hamilton County. In addition, Commissioners are lighting up County Buildings purple in support of survivors.??

?? A big thank you to EMA for their invaluable support in keeping Hamilton County prepared for emergencies! We were honored to hear from Commission President Alicia Reece, cyber security experts, and representatives from the Council on Aging. Together, we learned important strategies for developing effective continuity of operations plans. Staying prepared is key to ensuring the safety and resilience of our community! - Some featured attendees from the event below ?? - Shawn Waldman - CEO Secure Cyber Defense discusses lessons learned from Huber Heights ransom attack. - Nick Crossley (left) helped present to Jeff Weckbach with Colerain Twp for the Resilient community award. Ray Gemmel with the LAPC for the Preparedness Champion award, and Engineer Eric Beck with the key partner award. - The Council on Aging of Southwest Ohio presented their Continuation of Operating Plan.

Mark your calendars for the State of Cancer event on October 15! Start your day with the State of Cancer Forum, where UC Health will present regional cancer statistics, and then make your way to the 513Relief Bus stop for cancer screenings and education! Register today for a free mammogram by calling (513)-584-PINK! See you there!

Commissioners joined LADD, Inc. Empowering adults with Disabilities since 1975 (LADD), and the Cincinnati Development Fund (CDF) to announce a historic $4 million investment by Hamilton County to increase affordable housing options for adults with developmental disabilities. These Smart Living Systems help create independent living with innovative support through advanced technology. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5EiUarS

Meet the Pitch & Empower finalists! ?? After a County-wide search, eight small businesses are set to compete in Hamilton County’s Pitch & Empower event on October 22nd. Each finalist will be given three minutes to pitch their business to a panel of judges and a live audience to receive a grant up to $5,000. RSVP to cheer them on: https://lnkd.in/gvmx4pkR

We’re so proud of Samantha Kayne for using her experience as a member of the Commission on Women & Girls to elevate the experience of girls through the creation of Nextgen Women Professionals! https://lnkd.in/gkqnn7_R

Hamilton County Commissioners joined Pennrose, LLC, the Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation,Cincinnati Development Fund, City of Cincinnati, The Port, and community partners to celebrate the grand opening of Thatcher Flats. Through our partnership with Cincinnati Development Fund, this project received over $600k in ARPA funding- helping create 50 affordable housing rental units to the Walnut Hills Community.

The Revive + Thrive Home Repair Program provides Hamilton County homeowners who live outside the City of Cincinnati with a pathway to affordable, accessible home repair that fosters long-term stability. Homeowners can call 211 to begin the application process. For more information on the Revive + Thrive Home Repair Loan Program, visit www.HamiltonCountyHome.org Please note, this program is currently open to residents of Hamilton County -outside- of the City of Cincinnati. Don't worry! Cincinnati City residents will be able to apply soon!