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CHARA FISHER JACKSON MICHAEL TAYLOR

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO CINCINNATI PRESCHOOL PROMISE

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Making live horseracing relevant for a new generation through a $148-million renovation.

HOW DOES A QUALITY PRESCHOOL EDUCATION IMPACT A STUDENT’S EDUCATIONAL TRAJEC-

TORY? Research has shown that how prepared children are when they first enter school is a strong predictor of success in future grades. Preschool provides the foundation for kindergarten readiness and supports children’s social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and linguistic development.

WHAT TOOLS DOES CINCINNATI PRESCHOOL PROMISE PROVIDE IN CREATING HIGH-QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE PRESCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES? Since

2017, we’ve provided tuition assistance to more than 7,900 children. We build partnerships with community preschool providers to increase the number of high-quality programs, particularly in neighborhoods with a quality gap. By offering coaching, professional development sessions, and educational materials, we’ve helped more than 210 preschool sites reach a rating of three or more stars on Ohio’s Step Up to Quality rating system. We help sustain high-quality programming by supporting recruitment, retention, and wage parity for educators.

HOW DOES THIS SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF A COMMUNITY AT LARGE?

Year after year, more than 85 percent of families have stated they wouldn’t have been able to fully afford preschool without our support. Cincinnati Preschool Promise has also prioritized strengthening the early childhood education talent pipeline through strategic partnerships in the community. –ELIZABETH MILLER WOOD

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TURFWAY PARK RACING & GAMING

YOU’RE THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT OF THE CINCINNATI BAR ASSOCIATION, WHICH JUST CELEBRATED ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY. HOW DOES THE CBA SUPPORT THE REGION’S LEGAL COMMUNITY? The

CBA has remained a hub for education, collegiality, and professionalism for Cincinnati’s legal community. We help their professional practice, which helps the community. The CBA also helps the community through our Lawyer Referral Service. During election cycles, we provide judicial forums and publish judicial candidate reviews.

WHAT INTERNAL OPPORTUNITIES DOES THE CBA PROVIDE?

We work hard to provide access to information and networking that attorneys can’t find anywhere else. We host a wide variety of continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities. Anyone from first-year law students to federal judges can

HOW WILL THE NEW TURFWAY PARK EXPERIENCE BE IMPROVED?

Turfway Park has such a rich legacy in Kentucky, and our goal has always been to restore it to its former glory. In addition to the exceptional live racing that fans have come to expect, Turfway will be anchored by Northern Kentucky’s largest historical racing machine facility, making it a state-of-the-art entertainment destination year-round. WHAT’S BEEN ADDED TO ATTRACT A NEW GENERATION OF RACING FANS?

We replaced Turfway’s previous Polytrack with a new $5.6-million Tapeta synthetic track. The final phase includes a new event center, a gaming entertainment floor with 850 historical racing machines, a modern clubhouse, a simulcast wagering area with VIP player amenities, several food and beverage venues, and an upscale sports bar.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO UPHOLD THE TRADITION OF HORSERACING AT TURFWAY? This

project will revitalize the Kentucky winter thoroughbred racing circuit while improving the health of the state’s entire signature horse industry. The result will be a first-class racing product fueled by increased purses that keep high-quality horses in Kentucky yearround while appealing to horseplayers nationwide. This kind of investment protects thousands of jobs throughout the state and creates significant tourism impact.

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attend any of our events. We also offer opportunities for career-building, from publication in our bimonthly legal magazine The Report to hosting CLE events to expanding skill sets with our Cincinnati Academy of Leadership for Lawyers.

WHAT ROLE HAS THE CBA PLAYED IN THE CITY’S HISTORICAL

LANDSCAPE? Several Cincinnati mayors have been CBA members. In the 50 or so years after the CBA formed in 1872, the legal community had a direct influence on city development, politics, and decision-making. Today’s CBA members are leaders in all areas of our community, from school boards and nonprofits to businesses and elected offices.

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SARA COOPERRIDER

PARTNER

TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER

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The Cincinnati Bar Association’s role in supporting the region’s legal community.