Good morning, Hamilton County. From boardrooms to burger joints, our business landscape is buzzing with expansion fever. Blue Ash-based LSI Industries is stretching northward with a $31 million acquisition in Canada, while Fifth Third Bank is addressing Avondale's "banking desert" with a new branch. Meanwhile, Dolly's Burgers & Shakes is quickly filling the void left by Frisch's, with its second location now serving up shakes in Anderson Township. Even luxury living is getting a boost with a $20 million apartment building rising in Pleasant Ridge.
The artistic spirit of Cincinnati continues to shine through Charley Harper's geometric wildlife murals that grace prominent spaces from downtown's federal building to Miami University. His distinctive "minimal realism" style lives on in works like "Space for All Species" with its 50 animals in 1-inch tiles. This creative legacy finds a kindred spirit in singer Courtney Hyde, who's not only performing across genres but championing fellow women musicians in a field where they must be "exceptionally good" just to be considered "decent."
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🏙️ Cincinnati business buzz: LSI Industries expands, luxury apartments rise. Blue Ash-based LSI Industries is acquiring Canada's Best Holdings for $31 million, strengthening its retail fixtures business. A $20 million luxury apartment building in Pleasant Ridge is now pre-leasing with move-ins expected by summer. Fifth Third Bank has begun construction on a new branch in Avondale, addressing a "banking desert." Meanwhile, Dolly's Burgers & Shakes is rapidly expanding into former Frisch's locations, with its second restaurant now open in Anderson Township.
🎨 Charley Harper's geometric wildlife murals captivate Cincinnati and beyond. The renowned artist created distinctive "minimal realism" works featuring animals and natural themes for prominent locations including the Duke Energy Convention Center and Miami University. His mural "Space for All Species" in downtown's federal building showcases 50 different animals depicted in 1-inch tiles. Though one of his works—the "Transportation Around the World" mural for Ford—was destroyed in a 1962 fire, Harper's artistic legacy lives on through both original works and inspired pieces like ArtWorks Cincinnati's Harper-themed murals at the Cincinnati Zoo.
🎵 Cincinnati singer Courtney Hyde breaks barriers in male-dominated music scene. As half of the duo "Courtney & Nick Acoustic," Hyde performs covers spanning country, bluegrass, and blues while championing women musicians through organizing all-female showcases. She believes women must be "exceptionally good" to receive the same recognition men get for being "decent," noting the extra scrutiny female performers face. Hyde is currently focusing on growing her guitar skills, collaborating with different musicians, and hopes to release her first professionally recorded single of original music soon.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Modern Westwood Gem Awaits: Priced at $323,000, this spacious Westwood home features modern updates, new kitchen appliances, and a finished basement on .38 acres with a fireplace, two-car garage, and ample parking.
Private Colonial Near Bird Preserve: Listed at $875,000, this sun-filled Colonial on a private lane adjoins the Scarborough Bird Preserve, featuring granite kitchen, hardwood floors, a spacious primary bedroom, and a deep yard with deck.
Luxurious riverside village sanctuary: This $1,299,000 custom home built in 2006 offers 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and stunning views of the Little Miami River from its gourmet kitchen, with convenient village location near trails, schools, and restaurants.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
💰 Financial Friday
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🙏 In Remembrance
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