Annual Report 2008
“Downtown Cincinnati is beating the trends and continues to grow. In 2008, downtown Cincinnati saw the groundbreakings of three major building projects: the first phase of the $600 million Banks development, the Great American Building at Queen City Square, and the Central Riverfront Park between the stadiums. In addition, downtown Cincinnati hosted many large and successful conventions at the Duke Energy Convention Center, including two of the largest, the NAACP National Convention and the National Baptist Convention.
Table of Contents Letter to Stakeholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safe, Clean & Welcoming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Communications & Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Stakeholder Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Financials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Downtown Property Owners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 DCI Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 DCI Board & Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
With partners like Downtown Cincinnati Inc. and many other dedicated civic organizations, there is a new energy in downtown that you can experience any night of the week. I am confident that in 2009 we will continue to build on our success.� Mayor Mark Mallory Honorary Board Chair
Mark Mallory, Mayor of Cincinnati
www.downtowncincinnati.com
Letter to Stakeholders Looking back, 2008 was an excellent year of accomplishment and initiative. Looking to the future, we have reason for optimism and expectation. The challenge is dealing with the “present.” Thanks to the commitment, passion, and dedication of many great partners and leaders, downtown Cincinnati is meeting the challenges of the present and is poised to embrace the opportunities of the future.
David N. Ginsburg, President and Chief Executive Officer
2008 saw the community come together under the leadership of Mayor Mark Mallory to host two conventions of international significance—the NAACP and the National Baptist Conventions. Partners, including the City of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Cincinnati Police, Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau, Regional Chamber, and Regional Tourism Network, the African American Chamber of Commerce, 3CDC, the business community and many others made sure downtown was clean, safe, welcoming and beautiful…and it was! Consider the accomplishments of the past 10 years—expanded convention center, revitalized Fountain Square, new restaurants and attractions, visible police presence, DCI Ambassadors, and a spirit of cooperativeness all coming together to show that our region, city and downtown can do big things and do them very well! In 2008, DCI launched an Enhanced Marketing Program called “Life Happens Here.” Dedicated downtown leaders such as Neil Bortz of Towne Properties and Gary Wachs of Garfield Suites saw the need to make sure we support our “new” downtown by marketing to area residents who may not have visited downtown recently. With the support of DCI, the Downtown Cincinnati Improvement District (DCID) and key corporate sponsors, this $1 million campaign was initiated in spring 2008. Initial results are promising, and we continue to measure its success.
Patricia Mann Smitson, Board Chair
The current economy poses several challenges and opportunities. We are looking at every way to provide services as efficiently and effectively as possible. This year, the DCI Annual Report and State of Downtown Report are being produced in electronic format to save money on printing and production—in addition to the “green” savings in using less paper. We are focusing as much of our budgets as possible to providing services and leveraging partnerships. At the same time, we are reminded of the words of Best Buy CEO Brad Anderson: “Think about the next FIFTEEN years, not the next FIVE.” We must protect the progress we have made in a safe, clean and vibrant downtown and lay the groundwork for explosive progress in the future. DCI members continue to provide strong support and the Downtown Cincinnati Improvement District, under the leadership of its board led by Chair Rick Kimbler, recognizes this through the development of the 2010–2013 Services Plan, currently being considered for approval by downtown property owners including the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Mayor Mark Mallory takes every opportunity to highlight progress and talk about the importance of collaboration, partnership and leverage. He is absolutely right, and all of us at DCI are honored to be part of a civic team that strives to turn these principles into reality. We thank our board, partners, stakeholders and staff for their hard work, great results and focus on the future and look forward to successes in 2009 and beyond. Sincerely, David N. Ginsburg President and Chief Executive Officer
Patricia Mann Smitson Board Chair 1
Objective:
Maintain and enhance the safe, clean and welcoming environment downtown. DCI invests almost half of its annual budget in DCI Ambassadors clean Government Square
Photo by Philip Groshong
these programs.
Safe, Clean & Welcoming 2008 Results DCI Ambassadors and Government Square DCI intensified efforts at Government Square in 2008 as part of its contract with Metro. Regular meetings are conducted to review performance, identify increased efficiencies, and ensure effective, quick response. One such efficiency was a shift from periodic to daily pressure washing of Government Square’s bus shelters A through H. By dedicating one hour per day, it saves on labor and materials. DCI also contracts with Fountain Square Management Group to have a 24 hour/day presence on Fountain Square. Adjustments were made to the contract, allowing the Ambassador program and its client to work more effectively. DCI and its role preparing for a busy convention year In an exemplary public / private collaboration with the City of Cincinnati, specifically the offices of the Mayor, City Manager and Public Services, DCI and its partners worked in overdrive to prepare for a busy convention year hosting NAACP and National Baptists. Strategic and creative planning, constant communication and teamwork were instrumental to the success and allowed for expedited project completion of everything from sidewalk and street repairs and repaving to painting of street poles and overall sprucing up downtown. Meetings convened by Mayor Mallory encouraged better coordination than ever.
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Ron Mabry was promoted in August 2008 to manage the DCI Ambassador program, and Brian Stoehr was hired as supervisor. Under Ron’s leadership, a re-energized, “on the field” coaching style is visibly present with an acute attention to detail.
Safe, Clean & Welcoming (continued) Downtown Sector Groups and results-oriented solutions DCI and the four Downtown Sector Groups have met monthly since 2003. In 2008, the Northwest Sector identified an issue with rodents and starlings. With swift attention by DCI and the City’s Health Department, clean-up efforts were intensified in the area and bait traps were concentrated, which remedied the problem. Another example of the Sector Groups at work was in the Southwest Sector along Fourth Street where homeless people were habitually sleeping on business owners’ private property. As a result, regular patrols were increased and “No Trespassing” signs were created and posted. The problems were largely dissipated. The flower pot program, launched in 2007 and consisting of sixty-four pots on ten downtown blocks, matured. New efficiencies were introduced and seasonal plantings continued. Children enjoy the water feature on Fountain Square
New leadership at Cincinnati Police Department’s Downtown Services Unit (DSU) DCI’s partnership with the DSU and its new leadership, Captain Terri Theetge and Lieutenant Marilee Neudigate, resulted in greater efficiencies and more coordinated efforts in 2008. During key events and because of the flexible nature of the Safe and Clean program, DCI Ambassadors were strategically deployed to complement both the DSU and the volunteer-based Citizens on Patrol. In addition, DCI’s President and CEO, David Ginsburg, joined Captain Theetge for regular “police ride-alongs,” allowing them to identify issues and solutions immediately. For the third consecutive year, City of Cincinnati Police Department reported a double digit decrease in Part 1 crimes from the prior year for the central business district/riverfront. Part 1 crimes, the more serious crimes, were down 11.8%. Part 2 crimes, or quality of life crimes, were up 1.5% (down 9.8% in 2007). The mounted patrol is part of the Downtown Services Unit of the Cincinnati Police Department
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Communications and Marketing program Objective:
2008 Results
Maintain and
Making an impact with enhanced marketing In May 2008, DCI launched a two-year $1 million Enhanced Marketing Campaign, Life Happens Here, with the key objective to improve attitudes and perceptions of downtown leading to an increase in the frequency of visits and spending. Research was conducted to determine the target audience, appropriate message, and to benchmark downtown perceptions and visitation habits. The campaign targets residents with an urban mindset who live within twenty minutes of downtown, are ethnically diverse, forty-five and older, and have a household income of $75,000+. Funding for the campaign comes from DCI, Downtown Cincinnati Improvement District, and twenty-two downtown corporations and organizations:
enhance the image, awareness and usage of downtown Cincinnati as a vibrant hub of activity where people live, work, dine, shop and play.
• Cincinnati Bengals • Cincinnati Enquirer • Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau • Cincinnati USA Chamber of Commerce • DO Downtown Restaurant Group • Duke Energy • dunnhumby • Fifth Third Bank • Garfield Suites Hotel • The Carol Anne and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./ US Bank Foundation • Hixson • Huntington Bank • Hyatt Regency Cincinnati • Macy’s Inc. • Market Tools • Millennium Hotel Cincinnati • Procter & Gamble • PNC • Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP • Tower Place • Westin Hotel Cincinnati • Western & Southern/Eagle Realty Group
Print ad from Life Happens Here campaign
Metrics for the program include tracking restaurant and retail sales, attraction and event attendance, website visitation, Downtown Gift Card sales, and improvements in perceptions. Comparative retail and restaurant sales and attraction attendance figures were up in July. Attractions and retailers had increases in August while restaurant sales were down. In September, both restaurant and retail had decreases, though attractions were up. Holiday sales were better than expected overall considering the economic climate.
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Hundreds of children gather for free story time with Mrs. Claus, part of Macy’s Downtown Dazzle
Photo by Philip Groshong
Communications and Marketing (continued) Solidifying downtown retail promotions and initiatives The Downtown Gift Card program experienced steady growth in its first full year and was a favorite item among holiday shoppers with a 62% increase in sales compared to the 2007 holiday season. $110,000 in Downtown Gift Cards were sold in 2008 with $59,000 sold during the four-week holiday season. With more than 130 participating merchants accepting the Card, including all of the retail anchors, it delivers a focused message and directly supports downtown merchants and destinations.
2008 Rookwood Art Tile
DCI commissioned the Rookwood Pottery Co. to produce the second edition art tile for the 2008 holiday season, depicting the Suspension Bridge and city skyline. Once again, the tiles were sold exclusively at Macy’s Fountain Place, a benefit afforded them as a title sponsor of Downtown Dazzle. 500 tiles were produced and retailed for $75; DCI netted $10,000 from the sale of the tiles to be applied to 2009 holiday expenses. Downtown Holiday Programs exemplify Life Happens Here DCI positioned downtown Cincinnati as the hub of free, family-friendly events in its media and advertising efforts and local residents responded. Holiday highlights included: • Macy’s Downtown Dazzle, DCI’s marquee holiday program, attracted 4,000 to 5,000 people per Saturday night for the rappelling Santa and fireworks show. • The Holly Jolly Trolley presented by P&G, Charmin, Oral-B and Ulmer & Berne LLP grew 20% in average weekend ridership. • 600 children participated in the Dazzle Days Kids Workshops, hosted by the Cincinnati Recreation Commission and Main Library. • Free weekend trolley-style carriage rides carried more than 6,000 passengers. • DCI’s earned media through public relations efforts was valued at $3.7 million, three times greater than in 2007. • For every dollar spent in paid advertising, DCI received an additional 63 cents in added value. • DCI launched its social media efforts during the holidays, winning the hearts of local residents with “CincySanta,” who gave insider tips and special downtown offers to its Facebook friends and Twitter followers.
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Stakeholder Services 2008 Results Daytime Pedestrian counts
Building on benchmark data for downtown DCI commissioned the 2nd annual downtown pedestrian count update, which expanded on 2007’s baseline study of ten intersections during peak lunch hours by adding five intersections during the evening hours. Total pedestrian counts for the blocks studied remained relatively constant, which the firm concluded is testament to the strength of the businesses downtown. The study is available free on DCI’s website downtowncincinnati.com. Accurate pedestrian counts over time are important for retention and attraction efforts by DCI and its partners. The State of Downtown Report, published by DCI three times a year, tracks trends and statistics of downtown office, tourism, retail, dining, arts and entertainment, access and parking, residential activity and overall safe and clean measures. In 2008, improved methods and data were used to balance and verify data. DCI Small Business Committee reenergized and refocused The new DCI Small Business Task Force, made up of leaders from DCI, City of Cincinnati, Cincinnati USA Regional, African-American, Over-the-Rhine and Hispanic Chambers, commercial real estate agents, small business owners and representatives, Hamilton County Development Company, and other partners, are an engaged working group and have a shared objective to increase the number of sustainable, growthoriented, minority-owned and women-owned enterprises. While the Chambers’ roles are to generate leads and promote downtown as a place to do business, DCI’s role is to provide ongoing support and partnership in managing leads and retaining businesses.
Objective:
Support and advocate for business and residential growth in downtown Cincinnati.
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Downtown lunchtime traffic was studied as part of DCI’s pedestrian count update
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Stakeholder Services (continued) 10th Annual Downtown Tour of Living demonstrates life happens here For the first time in its history, the Downtown Tour of Living was held on a Saturday, which received favorable reviews and truly demonstrated that life happens here by highlighting downtown’s amenities, in addition to its residential options. The Tour attracted 1,100 attendees, 75 volunteers, and featured 15 residential properties, nine of which were new to the Tour. A new promotion offered the first 250 ticket holders a $10 Downtown Gift Card. An online post-survey of 80 people indicated 25% redeemed the Gift Card that day and 84% indicated they patronized a downtown business as part of their Tour experience. 75% of those surveyed were first-time Tour goers. Leveraging partnerships to improve business retention efforts During 2008, DCI continued its program of work in the area of business retention by proactively meeting with businesses of varying sizes and industries throughout the Central Business District. DCI’s partnership with the Cincinnati USA Partnership and the City of Cincinnati was further leveraged as all three organizations worked closely together. Each business contacted indicated they planned to stay downtown (due to the central location, ease of doing business with other downtown companies, increased amenities, etc.) and approximately 25% indicated a strong possibility for expansion in physical space and/or workforce over the next 18 months. DCI actively addressed environmental issues facing companies through its Safe and Clean program and utilized the above mentioned partnerships with regard to workforce development and permitting issues.
Downtown Tour of Living… received favorable reviews and truly demonstrated that life happens here by highlighting downtown’s amenities, in addition to its residential options.
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Financials Independent Auditors’ Report Board of Directors Downtown Cincinnati, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio We have audited the accompanying statements of financial position of Downtown Cincinnati, Inc. (DCI) (a nonprofit organization) as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 and the related statements of activities and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Organization’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the combined financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above, present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of DCI as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 and the change in its net assets and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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Statements of Financial Position December 31, 2008 and 2007 Assets 2008 Cash and cash equivalents $ 472,116 Contracts and accounts receivable 187,426 Unbilled receivables 172,374 Prepaid expenses – Property and equipment – net 10,635 Total assets $ 842,551 Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses Deferred revenue Total liabilities Net assets – unrestricted Total liabilities and net assets
$ 303,026
$ 295,863
70,050 373,076
42,569 338,432
469,475 $ 842,551
532,767 $ 871,199
Statements of Activities Years Ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 2008 Unrestricted revenues and support DCID contract: Special Improvement District $ 1,749,184 Donated services 71,390 Service agreements 372,160 Holiday, directory sponsorships 382,493 and special events Memberships 124,675 Other contracts and revenues 31,731 Interest income 3,531 Total unrestricted revenues 2,735,164 and support Expenses Operating In-kind Total expenses
2007 $ 594,836 38,882 214,673 5,740 17,068 $ 871,199
2007 $ 1,802,561 20,271 322,892 177,820 123,025 46,874 15,640 2,509,083
2,727,066 71,390 2,798,456
2,367,209 20,271 2,387,480
Change in unrestricted net assets (63,292) Net assets – unrestricted, 532,767 beginning of year Net assets – unrestricted, $ 469,475 end of year
121,603 411,164 $ 532,767
Financials Statements of Cash Flows Years Ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 2008 2007 Cash flows from operating activities Change in net assets $ (63,292) $ 121,603 Adjustment to reconcile change in net assets to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 11,727 11,707 Changes in: Contracts and accounts receivable (148,544) 98,225 Unbilled receivables 42,299 9,020 Prepaid expenses 5,740 (5,740) Accounts payable and accrued expenses 7,163 72,069 Deferred revenue 27,481 42,069 Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
(117,426)
348,953
Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of property and equipment (5,294) (9,150) Net change in cash (122,720) 339,803 and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, 594,836 255,033 beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents, $ 472,116 $ 594,836 end of year
Notes to Financial Statements 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Nature of Operations Downtown Cincinnati, Inc. (DCI or the Organization) is a nonprofit corporation organized to enhance downtown through safe and clean programs, communications and marketing programs and stakeholder services including assisting small women-owned and minorityowned firms. DCI receives contributions from area companies, foundations and funds from assessments on all downtown properties to take leadership in the revitalization of downtown.
Financial Statement Presentation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 117, Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Organizations. SFAS No. 117 requires, among other things, the net assets to be classified based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions. Accordingly, net assets of the Organization and changes therein are classified and reported as follows: Unrestricted net assets – Net assets that are not subject to donor-imposed stipulations and may be utilized at the discretion of the Board of Directors to support the Organization’s purposes and operations in accordance with its bylaws. Temporarily restricted net assets – Net assets subject to donorimposed stipulations that will be met either by actions of the Organization satisfying the purpose or the passage of time. When a donor restriction expires, that is, when a stipulated time restriction ends or purpose restriction is accomplished, temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets and reported in the statement of activities as net assets released from restrictions. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007 there were no temporarily restricted net assets. Permanently restricted net assets – Net assets for which the donor has stipulated that the principal be maintained in perpetuity and that only the income from the investment thereof be expended either for the general purpose of the Organization or for purposes specified by the donor. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007 there were no permanently restricted net assets.
Cash and Cash Equivalents The Organization considers all liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Organization maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts which, at times, exceed federally insured limits. The Organization has not experienced any losses in such accounts and management believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk. There have been recent changes to federal insured bank account limits (FDIC coverage) and money market account balance guarantees. The Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) became law on October 3, 2008. With the new law the FDIC limits for interest-bearing deposits increased to $250,000 in insured account coverage at each FDIC-insured bank. The coverage has also been expanded to provide unlimited insurance for a period of time on money in qualifying transaction accounts.
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Financials Cash and Cash Equivalents (continued) On any account that meets the FDIC definition of “noninterest bearing transaction accounts,� including most checking accounts; the FDIC will provide unlimited insurance. These changes to bank deposit coverage are set to expire on December 31, 2009. On September 19, 2008 the U.S. Treasury also guaranteed the existing deposits in all participating money market funds with no limit. That guarantee program has been extended until April 30, 2009.
Contracts and Accounts Receivable Contracts and accounts receivable consist of reimbursements due under contract agreements and general accounts receivable. The Organization provides an allowance for doubtful accounts, which is based upon a review of outstanding receivables, historical collection information and existing economic conditions. Delinquent receivables are written off based on individual credit evaluation and specific circumstances.
Unbilled Receivables Under the Special Improvement District (SID) contract through Downtown Cincinnati Improvement District (DCID) and the Fountain Square Management Group (FSMG) contract, the Organization bills actual monthly expenses the following month. Unbilled receivables represent December SID and FSMG expenses to be billed in January of the following year.
Property and Equipment Property and equipment are recorded at cost or at fair value as of the date of the contribution. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. The cost of maintenance and repairs are charged to income as incurred; significant renewals and betterments are capitalized. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment of Disposal of Long-lived Assets, the Organization assesses the recoverability of the carrying amount of property and equipment if certain events or changes occur, such as a significant decrease in market value of the assets or a significant change in operating conditions.
Contributions The Organization records gifts of cash and other assets at their fair market value as of the date of contribution. Such donations are recorded as unrestricted support unless explicit donor stipulations specify how the donated assets must be used. Gifts that are originally restricted by the donor and for which the restriction is met in the same time period are recorded as temporarily restricted and then released from restriction. Gifts of long-lived assets with explicit restrictions that specify how the assets are to be used and gifts of cash or other assets that must be used to acquire long-lived assets are reported as restricted support. Absent explicit donor stipulations about how long-lived assets must be maintained, the Organization reports expirations of donor restrictions when the donated or acquired long-lived assets are placed in service.
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Donated Service The Organization records donated services as revenues in the period received only if the services received create or enhance non-financial assets or required specialized skills, are provided by individuals possessing those skills, and would typically need to be purchased if not provided by donation.
Deferred Revenue Revenues from fees for the directory and membership, and Enhanced Marketing Sponsorships are deferred and recognized over the period to which the fees relate.
Income Taxes DCI is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and a similar provision of Ohio law. DCI is not considered a private foundation.
Functional Allocation of Expenses The costs of supporting the various programs and other activities have been summarized on a functional basis in the notes to the financial statements. Expenses have been classified based upon the actual direct expenditures and cost allocations based upon estimates of time spent by Organization personnel.
Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
New Accounting Standards The Organization has elected to defer the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes–an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48) consistent with FASB Staff Position FIN 48-3, Effective Date of FASB Interpretation No. 48 for Certain Nonpublic Enterprises. To the extent any uncertain tax positions exist, the Organization applies Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies, in evaluating uncertain tax positions.
Financials 2. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
6. LEASE COMMITMENTS
Property and equipment as of December 31 consisted of the following: Computer equipment Office equipment Computer software Cleaning equipment Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
2008 $ 55,501 13,116 8,566 – 77,183
2007 $ 53,001 11,672 7,216 10,151 82,040
(66,548) $ 10,635
(64,972) $ 17,068
3. CONCENTRATION/SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT In 2006, DCI entered into a Special Improvement District contract with Downtown Cincinnati Improvement District (DCID) which expires on December 31, 2009. DCID is a special assessment of downtown property owners, which purchase the services of DCI. Approximately 64% and 72% of revenues in 2008 and 2007, respectively, and 39% and 69% of all receivables at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, are related to the Special Improvement District contract. As of the date of this report, the downtown property owners are in the process of completing petitions to be submitted to Cincinnati City Council for a special vote on assessment related to the renewal of the Special Improvement District contract.
4. FOUNTAIN SQUARE AND GOVERNMENT SQUARE MANAGEMENT In 2008 and 2007, DCI had contracts with the Fountain Square Management Group to clean Fountain Square and Metro to clean Government Square, bus stops and shelters in the central business district. DCI expended $351,052 and $332,644 in accordance with the terms of these contracts in 2008 and 2007, respectively.
The Organization leases office space and various equipment under operating leases that expire on various dates through October 2010. Rent expense for these leases was $51,960 and $56,115 in 2008 and 2007, respectively. Future minimum payments are as follows: 2009 2010
$ 55,959 4,716 $ 60,675
7. 401(K) PLAN DCI participates in a multi-employer 401(k) plan sponsored by the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce. The Organization contributes 10% of employees’ gross pay to the plan. Participants vest in employer contributions 20% each year and are fully vested after five years. Expense related to plan contributions was $48,329 and $49,072 in 2008 and 2007, respectively.
8. FUNCTIONAL ALLOCATION OF EXPENSES The costs of supporting the various programs and other activities of the Organization have been summarized below. Expenses have been classified based upon the actual direct expenditures and cost allocations based upon estimates of time spent by Organization personnel. 2008 Program services $ 2,501,499 89.4% General and 214,358 7.6% administrative Fundraising 82,599 3.0% $ 2,798,456 100.0%
2007 $ 2,109,794 88.4% 200,210
8.4%
77,476 3.2% $ 2,387,480 100.0%
5. DONATED SERVICES Contribution revenues recognized from donated services consisted of: Media and promotions
2008 $ 71,390
2007 $ 20,271
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Downtown Property Owners The core program areas of DCI are funded in part by property owners within the Downtown Cincinnati Improvement District (DCID), who together contribute $1.9 million annually to implement a services plan that represents their diverse interests. We thank these downtown property owners for their partnership:
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11-15 8th LLC 120 East Eighth Street Partners LLC 125 West Fourth Street LLC 147 Palmer Avenue LLC 200 West Court LLC 209 East Court LLC 225 McFarland Street Ltd. 255 Fifth Limited Partnership 300 Main Ltd. 307 Sycamore Holding Company LLC 312 Walnut Limited Partnership 321 Race LLC 321 West Fourth Project Partnership 324 East Fourth Street LLC 325 West Fifth Street LLC 330 West Fourth Street Partnership 353 West Fourth Street LLC 417 East 7th Street LLC 4J Redevelopment LLC 4th & Race St. Development Co. LLC 4th & Race St. Investments LLC 4th and Walnut Center LLC 500 Eggleston Ltd. 525 Vine Street LLC 537 Associates LLC 537 Associations LLC 580 Investors LLC 609 Walnut Limited Partnership 613 Race LLC 625 Main Street LLC 627 Main Street Investments LLC 639 Building on Main LLC 639 Walnut LLC 654 Main LLC 700 Walnut LLC 801 Riverview LLC 805 Race Street LLC 810 Sycamore Partners LLC 817 Main Street Ltd. 8th & Broadway LLC 9 Main LLC 917 Partners LLC 9487 Dry Fork Road LLC AAA Cincinnati Abraham Messer & Ron Messer Partnership Uwa Agenmonmen AJ&S Limited Partnership Alamin Family Partnership Alea Group Ltd. Alfred Carrington Inc. American Financial Corp. American Red Cross Amicus Group Anderson Building Co. Jane E. Anderson Nestor A. & Althea L. Aquino Archbishop of Cincinnati Linden T. Ard Arena Management Holdings LLC W. Laura Arington Asset Ohio Fourth Street LLC Krishna P. Athota Aurora Townhouse LLC Automatic Data Processing
Sarah W. Avila B W Talgood Realty Co. Ltd. Glen A. & Debra L. Babcock Backstage Dev Ltd Liability Co. Trudy K. Backus Geraldine Bagsit Thomas A. Baldwin Trust Bankhardts Luggage Shop Inc. Paul Baran John E. Barnes Trust Laura E. Barnett Betina L. Bartels BCN Holdings LLC Craig R. Beachler Beavanoff Properties LLC Condy Beavers Condy D. Beavers & Leslie J. Aronoff Donna E. Becker Douglas J. & Marcia P. Beckmeyer Julia Bedell Jason C. Beem Beiderman Properties LLC David H. Berger Harvey Bergman Trust Harvey Bergman Trust & Milton Trust Mark William Bernhardt Julio A. Berrios & Leon Jakovics Erich D. Besmen BG 708 Properties LLC Anthony A. & Nicholas A. Bianco Nathan & Dana Bishop BJ Real Estate LLC Barbara J. Black Eric Blackburn Leonald A. Bleh Patricia L. Bleh William H. Blessing Trust Robert F. Bloom & Alison H. Kamine Blue Grass Development of Ohio LLC Brent R. Blum Paula Y. Boggs April L. Bolton Thomas A. Borcher, Jr. Emily C. Boswell John F. & Deborah H. Brannen Dan A. Bricker et al Brittany Parking LLC Broadway Building Investors Randolph Neal Brooks Brothers Cincinnatian Corporation Erik T. & Meredith L. Brown Robert S. Brown Buccis Pizzeria LLC Kevin T. Buckley George Budig J. Trust Budig Realty LLC Patrick D. Burns Louis C. & Helen P. Buschle Jeffry Alan Bush & Kyle Lee Merritt Glenn N. Callaway Harvey D. Camins Daniel E. & Gwen Campanello John A. & Mary Jo Campbell Capco Real Estate LLC Cappel Realty Co.
Caramel Properties LLC Carell Ohio LLC Peter J. & Carolyn D. Carpenter James C. & Lea D. Carroll James B. Caskey CBD Holdings Inc. Central Clinic Central Trust Tower Associates CF3 Real Estate Ltd & DLF Real Estate Ltd. Chai West Ninth Street LLC Jimmy S. Chan Trust Navinder S. Chauley & Joan H. Lim Christian Science Reading Room Church Foundation of the Diocese Church of Scientology of Ohio Philip C. Cianciolo Trust Cincinnati & Suburban Bell Cincinnati Association for the Performing Arts Cincinnati Athletic Club Cincinnati Bar Association City of Cincinnati Cincinnati Fire Museum Association Cincinnati Freie Presse LLC Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Inc. Cincinnati SI Co. Cincinnati Union Bethel Cincy Condos LLC City View Equities Inc. Jonna Ruth Clayton Gary L. Clemens William Cline Cokljat Renaissance David S. Collins & Sarah A. Rice-Collins John B. & Sylvia H. Collins Columbia Development Corporation Columbia Motor Sales Co. Columbia Oldsmobile Company Community Law Center Real Estate Company Robert J. Conlon Trust Contemporary Arts Center Conversa Language Center Inc. David A. Cook Robert P. Corman Virgil V. & Robbie E. Cornelison Michelle B. Coronel Court & Elm Street Court Colleagues II LLC Court Colleagues LLC Georgia M. Court Trust John C. Court Trust Court Street Center LLC Court Street East Ltd. Court Street Lofts LLC Court View Building LLC Jennifer Lynn Couser Covenant First Presbyterian Seth Coyle & Natalie Desantis Cp-327 West Court LLC Cp-Court & Plum Ltd Partnership CPC Realty LLC Ann Crable Frederick V., Jr. & M. Katherine Crall
Downtown Property Owners (continued) Terrence M. Crawford CRE Corp. Annette M. Crompton & Annette Moreth Crompton D P 8 LLC D R M & Associates D M Dagiau David A. & Rosemary Danner Aruna Darolia Russell E. Davis Dawson Realty Ltd. Earl B. Day Jennifer L. Day Gary D. & Cheryl M. Decoursey Paul Michael Demarco & Karen Anne Smith Dennis Properties LLC Dennison Hotel Inc. Daniel J. Devito & Jessica R. Yerdon Diamond Mercantile Co. Scott M. Dick Dickens & Crumpet LLC Richard E. Dieringer Teresa Dimarco Dixie Terminal Corp. Justin T. & Brandon R. Dobbs Karl M. Dollard Matthew D. & Mark R. Donahue Sean Donovan Drury Development Corporation DTK Ninth & Main LLC David Duke Duke Energy Ohio Inc. Duke Realty Limited Partnership Duke Realty Ohio Greg Dunkley Alex C. Dunn Jennifer M. & Floyd D. Dye Eagles Way LLC East 7 Ltd. East 8 Ltd. Michael Ebbs Margaret A. Edmiston Elka Real Estate Co Ltd. Elliott David Partners Elm 411 LLC Elm-4 Associates Ltd. Emery Realty Inc. ENB Partners LLC Katie M. Eng Gary J. Enzweiler Episcopal Society of Christ Church Este Investors Ltd. Thomas David Evans, Jr. & Vicky Lynn Patton Joseph L. & Evelyn M. Everhart Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Cynthia C. Felson Trust Mary Jill Fendrich Fifth Third Bank Fifty-One Company Ltd. Phyllis G. Fine Tammy L. Fine Henry J. Fliman Trust & Vivian P. Fliman Trust
Fort Washington Leasing LLC Gary M. Foster Trust Marta B. Foster Trust Ty L. Foster Trust Fourth and Central Properties Inc. Fourth and Race Tower Ltd. Fourth National Realty LLC Fourth Street Development Partners LLC Jonathon Blake Fox Erhard & Sara Friedrichsmeyer M. Camille Frye Donald E. Fuller Gabbard Evangelistic Association Inc. Victor L. Gaffin Garfield Associates LLC Garfield House Limited Partnership Gaspare LLC Nancy Gay Trust William M. & Josette L. Gearhart Peter C. Georges Maureen A. Gerner Patricia A. Glass GLS Properties 8 LLC Matthew R. Glucksmann Steven Robert Golan & Monica Marie Seiter Goodall Properties Ltd. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Clifford D Gookin, Jr. Trust Gilbert L. Gray Greater Cincinnati Foundation Donald Greer Johannes R. & Catherine C. Griffioen David E. Grossmann Shiri A. Grote Nancy K. Gruber Robert L. Grunn George Michael Guidry Gwynne Building LLC Laurence Oliver Haas Kevin S. Hacker David N. Hall Trust Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners Barbara Jane Hammel & Sandra Gail Smith Oh Hyun Han & Kui Rye Han Suzanne L. Hanners & Patricia B. Fahey William N. Hardy Marcia Linda Hartsock Joseph B. Hascal & Stanley J. Gray Family Trust Chad W. Hatchel Hearthstone Co. Joan E. Heckard Kelly & Spencer Heindl Forest Heis & Daniel J. Wenstrup Ryan A. Helzerman Joseph R. Herr Hertz Center at 600 Vine LLC Hertz Textile Building LLC Josh Heuser & Nick Grammas Hilch Partners LLC HJH Realty Corp
Peter Reed Hofmann Trust & 84 Investments LLC Brian J. & Peggy A. Hogan Avery B. Holden & Jarrod M. Cooper Holland Pen Building Co. Ltd. David G. & Betsy A. Leigh Holliday The Child of Holy Cong Clara & Frances Homan Houdini Properties LLC Charles Craig & Mary P. Hudson Michael J. & Tobi A. Iacono David O. Imwalle Ingalls Building Co. Ltd. Basheer H. Ismail Mary C. Ittner Lynn Patterson Jacobs Erlend Jacobsen Alexander K. James Dorothy E. Jamieson & Patrick M. Korb Jeffrey M. Januszek Janet B. Jehn William L. & Carol L. Jennewein A. David & Carolyn M. Jimenez Carver L. & Algernon V. Johnson Herbert Johnson Melinda R. Jones Ruth J. Jones Julius J. Rigacci Box Co. LLC K & S Ltd. KABG Properties LLC Kaiser Group LLC Gerald F. & Geraldine M. Kaminski Kanu Investments LLC Ronald C. Kauper & Richard Mayer Keen Investment Inc. James Keene & Tamara L. Fine James Keene Patrick J. Kiggins, Jr. Chong Nung Kim & Kil Jin Kim Yolanda D. Kirschner Kurt Kleinhuizen Burton A. Kleinman Trust Koch Buildings Inc. Aaron C. Kohlhepp Clarence E. Koop Patrick M. Korb Edek & Erna Kornhauser Chris Kotsovos Kreller Group Inc. Michael L. Krienik Kroger Co. Geoffrey H. Kuehn Erich Kunzel, Jr. Trust L & N RR Co. La Caisse Inc. Steven E. Lah Virginia A. Lam Lancaster Building LLC Landmark Phoenix LLC Frederick G. Lane Last Citadel LLC Hilary Lawson @3 Joshua N. Lawson Laz Enterprises Ltd. Frank Lazarovski
Sooncha A. Lee Trust Spencer S. & Cara Y. Lee Jennifer Legeay Susan Lennard Gordon Richard & Kathleen M. Lewis Lezam Inc. Thomas Zoun Lin Li Joan H. Linkletter Literary Club Roger D. Littlejohn Lloyd Library & Museum David R. Lofland, Jr. Lofts at Fountain Square LLC Lombardy Investments Ltd. Janine P. Lopez LPK Garfield LLC Judith Elizabeth Luneborg Lusain Holding LLC Lusain Holdings 2 LLC Luscorp LLC Kevin Luttengger Larry A. Lutz & Mary Geren Lutz Phu Ly Ung Ken Ly & Lisa V. Lee Lytle Tower Investors M C R Management Co. M/R Real Estate Holdings LLC Mark Daniel, Jr. & Gretchen Elaine Mahan Main Auction Galleries Inc. Russell W. & Janet F. Makepeace Nancy M. Malone Phillip Mandell Trust & Rhea Sue Mandell Trust Stefanos & Panagiota Marinakis April Lynne Martini James & Emily Mathews Carla B. & Robert S. Matteucci Kate L. Mayer Paul McAleese Phyllis L. McCallum Trust & Steven W. Jemison Trust Terence P. McCarthy McFarland Lofts LLC Kristy S. McKenna Terry McMillan & Melissa Schmidt Megan L. Meconi Megsu Properties Ltd. John C. & Nelta B. Meiller David S. Meiners Nancy Meiss Mergards Downtown Bowling Lanes Inc. John Merritt Richard J. Merz, Jr. & Lori Dee Earl K. & Donna S. Messer Ryan L. Messer Jill P. Meyer Sheryl Lynn Morris Meyer & Richard Martin Meyer Virginia F. & James M. Meyer Middle Earth Properties Midwest Enterprises Inc. Mill End Shops of Cincinnati Inc. Thomas H. & Carolyn Miller Patrick J. Mitchell & Brenda M. Kloos MMF Realty LLC
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Downtown Property Owners (continued) MMV Properties LLC Montgomery Inn Inc. Matthew J. Moore Steven P. Moore Thomas W. & Dollie Moore Stephen John Moser & Heide Hehmann Moser Gerald & Roxanne Motl Anastasia Eileen & John J. Murphy Christopher R. Murphy Terrence P. & Charlotte C. Murphy Thomas E. & Janet D. Murphy Christopher T. Musillo & Kendra M. Cameron My 3 Sons Realty LLC Kristen M. Myers Nap Williams Office Building LLC National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Navarro Photography LLC NBF Holdings LLC New Boston Centennial LLC Susan W. Newmark Neyer Holdings F LLC Nick Nicastro Nieman Investors Ltd. Ninth & Race Associates NLW Properties LLC Kristen M. Nostrand OBX Properties LLC Ohio Book Store Inc. OLJ LLC Morton W. Olman Trust One East Fourth Inc. One Hundred Thirty Three West 4th Partnership One Lytle Place Apartments Partners LP One Twenty Five East Court Street Limited One Twenty Five Partners Opportunities to Success LLC Ohio Teachers Retirement Edward Owens III & Kathleen I. Hungler E. Dimitri & Susan D. Panayotopoulos Charles Park Park Place at Lytle Investments Ltd. Justin Parker George J. Pascal Trust & Betsy Pascal Trust Kali Paskal Pete Paskal Trust & Tary Paskal Trust Patricia N. Pensak Perry Street Real Estate LLC Rachey D. Peten Randy J. Peterson Linda J. Phillips M. Kay Phillips Trust & Lawrence D. Phillips Trust Photodesign Inc. Piatt Park Community Urban Redevelopment Corp. Plum Street Investments LLC Plum Street Properties LLC PNC Center Associates LLC Pogues Garage LLC & Powell Holdings LLC
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Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority Power Building Associates Ltd Lowell G Powers, Jr. Trust Lee Jones Prem Presidential Plaza Associates Limited Partnership Princeton Properties Inc. Procter & Gamble Co. Provisional Properties LLC David W. Pruitt Manouso G. & Anastasia Psihountakis Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County QC Properties Ltd. Roxanne Qualls Queen City Club Thomas J. Quinn Trust & Barbara G. Quinn Trust Race Street Development Ltd. Rait Old Town LLC Laura S. Randall Raydar Rents Ltd. Deval M. & Likith V. Reddy Alexandre S. Regina Paul S. & Maritza P. Reid Patricia R. Reik Timothy P. & Patricia H. Reilly Robert E. & Christina L N Slangen Reinerman Deanne R. Reinzan-Lapille Marcus D. Relthford & Amy W. Eddy Irwin Lawrence Rhodes Darian J. Richardson Richter & Phillips Company RKR Communities Ltd. Steven & Mellisa Roberts Lee G. Robinson Trust Mary Jo Roe Robert K. Roeller Michael J. Roller Henry Rollman III Susan M. Rollman & Frances R. Katz Mary Katherine Rosack Millard C. Rosselott III Edward Rothenberg Robert G. Rothring Trust O Pierce Rudd, Sr. Trust S B G Properties Ltd. S E A L Properties LLC Kevin D. Sablosky Mark B. & Kathryne D. Sackett Samsar Holdings LLC Michael J. & Joanne A. Sanzere Mike Sarow Sarum Race Street LLC Mary Anne Sasser Una Schaeperklaus & Rae Skirvin Larimer Louis & Carri A. Schneider Robert A. Schneider Christine M. Schoonover & George H. Verkamp Eric Charles Schuermann Joseph H. Schulte Lucille Schumacher Trust
Schwartz & Schwartz H Q Ltd. P. Robert Schwetscheanu Shelley S. Sciborski Scottish Rite SDM Properties LLC Justin A. Servis Seven West Seventh Inc. Kimberly S. Severin Rupa Sharma Howard Sharon Robert W. & Brenda J. Shawyer M V Shetty Kyle K. Shinseki Robert III & Deborrah A. Shropshire SHV Oil and Gas Holding Company Jerome J. & Ann C. Siegel Sixth St. Cincinnati Assoc. LLC Rae Skirvin Eric M. Smith St. Xavier Church Property Corp. St. Xavier High School Inc. Marilyn V. Staggs Eugene J. Stagnaro, Jr. Mark F. Stahl Trust Nancy E. & Howard K. Starnbach State of Ohio Marsha H. Steed Sterling Phoenix Development LLC Andrew H. Stetson Jerome J. Strauss Donna J. Sturgeon & Chris S. Sterwerf Jennifer H. Su Nique D A Swan & Natalie L. Auzenne-Swan Kurt & Michelle Swauger Jay Switzer Sycamore & Third Realty LLC Taft Museum of Art James & Pamela Tagliareni Scott A. Taylor & Charles R. Nielson TBMG Properties LLC TCMH Holdings LLC Terrapark II LP Terrapark IV LP Territory Properties Midwest LLC Roger F. Thesing Roger F. & Noel A. Thesing Third and Main Group LLC Third Street Associates Steven M. Thomas Three East Fourth Inc. TJD Properties LLC Tollbridge Developer Ltd. Torrence Investment Company Ltd. Thomas D. & Sherry L. Trebes Tri-Net Investment II Tri-State Equities LLC U S Bank Na Trust United Department Stores Co. No 1 United States of America University Club Urban Property Management Inc. Urban Sites LLC URS Tower LLC
Sharon A. Utendorf Valley View Commons LLC Derek D. Vandeusen Navid J. Varjavandi Vine Street Interests LLC Vulcan Property Management Co. Waddell Joseph Christopher & Gail F. Tr. Ruth A. Waldeck Walnut Towers Ltd. Watson Enterprises Inc. Vicki J. Webster Adam R. & Amber E. Weeks Betty Jane Weitzman Gil & Erin Weizer West Fourth LLC Raymond West West Third St 10 LLC @ 22 Western & Southern Life Insurance Company Marsha K. Weston & Edward J. Felson Raymond C. Wetherell Joseph G. White & Christopher Childers Michael White & Rachel Rothenbach White White Oak Properties #5 LLC Christopher M. & Rebecca Nicole Wiedeman James M. Wiseman & Latondra K. Newton Robert & Carole Wissman Wit Enterprises LLC WKEM LLC Margaret M. Wolf Charles M. & Mary Lynn Wolff James M. Womack Woods Real Estate Investments LLC Franklin D. Wright WWWT LLC Ann L. Xanders Xia Ying Jon P. Yessin Zamichiei Properties LLC Gregory Zaun O. & Jamie L. Thibert Jennifer E. Zell Jeffrey J. & Carol A. Zimmerman Grace A. & Matthew R. Zobeck, Jr.
DCI Members 4J Development c/o Madison Marquette Accel Advisors ACT, Inc. Al Neyer, Inc. Allied Construction Industries Antonelli College Appointments Aranzamendez Design Architects Plus Robin Arthur B. Aras Associates Baker & Daboll, LLC Baker & Hostetler LLP Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. BarnesDennig & Company, Ltd. Bartlett & Co. BB Riverboats Beckman Weil Shepardson LLC Benefit Resources, Inc. Jim and Mary Anne Berry BHDP Architecture BKD, LLP Thomas Blalock, Jr. Blue Wisp Jazz Club Boi Na Braza Bow Wow Meow LLC Brandstetter Carroll, Inc. Brandt Retail Group Brantley Services, Inc. BRIDGES For A Just Community George and Kathleen Brinkman The Bromwell Company Bronze Photography Brooks Brothers Brower Insurance Agency, LLC Bruegger’s Budco Group Inc. Burgess & Niple Burke & Schindler Business Courier Casler Design Group, Inc. Castellini Management Company Catholic Healthcare Partners CB Richard Ellis CBS Personnel Services Jay and Janet Chatterjee Chick-fil-A Children’s Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati Arts Association The Cincinnati Bar Center Cincinnati Bell Telephone Cincinnati Bengals Cincinnati Business Committee Cincinnati Capital Properties Cincinnati Commercial Realtors The Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati Magazine Cincinnati Museum Center Cincinnati Opera Association Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Cincinnati Union Bethel Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism Network
Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency Cintel Federal Credit Union Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co. Cole + Russell Architects, Inc. Colliers Turley Martin Tucker Comair, Inc. Contract Sweepers Cooney, Faulkner & Stevens, LLC Cooper and Company/Dakota Watch Company CRESA Partners - Cincinnati Danbarry Cinemas Management, Inc. David Dawson, Sibcy Cline Deloitte Tax LLP Rick Dieringer Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Roberta Dittoe Charles and Meredith Downton Drs. Meyer & Harris, Inc. dba: Fountain Square Cosmetic Dental Group Duke Energy Duke Energy Center/Global Spectrum dunnhumby Kathleen M. Dupriest The E.W. Scripps Company Eagle Inspiration Training & Development Eagle Realty Group Philip and Rita Edlin Emanuel Community Center The Event Team eventsetc Fath Properties Dean Ferrier, Comey & Shepherd Realtors Fifth Third Bank Focus/FGW Forward Quest Fox 19 Foxx Construction LLC FRCH Design Worldwide Frisch’s Restaurant Frost Brown Todd LLC G.E. - Aviation Kim Gaise Game Day Communications Garfield Capital Ltd. The Garfield Suites Hotel Walter Gay, Jr., D.D.S. GBBN Architects Andrew Gephardt Joshua and Melissa Gerth David and Pamela Ginsburg Julius and Coralie Ginsburg Marshall and Enid Ginsburg Global Lead, Inc. Goodman & Goodman Attorneys at Law Amy Goodwin Dirk Goodwin, UPS Graeter’s Inc. Gray & Pape, Inc. Graydon, Head & Ritchey Great Traditions Land and Development Co. Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Afr. Amer. Chamber of Commerce Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC Hart Productions, Inc. HDR Engineering, Inc. HealthSpan Inc.
Heidelberg Distributing Co. Helmes Plumbing HHB & Partners, Inc., Realtors Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Ronald and Sandra Hitzler Hixson Architecture, Engineering, Interiors HNTB Corporation Holiday Inn Cincinnati - Riverfront Andrew Holzhauser Heather Howard Thomas E. Huenefeld Humana Health Plan of Ohio Hunt Club Clothiers Ltd., Inc. Huntington National Bank Hyatt Regency Cincinnati Infintech Izzy Kadetz, Inc. Jack Rouse Associates, Inc. Jackson Walker L.L.P. Jeffrey R. Anderson Real Estate Joanne Maly Strategic Business and Marketing Consultants Katz Teller Brant & Hild Keep Cincinnati Beautiful Steven Kenat KeyBank Keys & Simpkinson, LLC Kiner & Associates CPAs, Inc. Scott E. Knox Kolar Design Kruyer and Associates LaSalle Bank Corporation/ABN AMRO Learning through Art Inc. Legg Mason Investment Council Susan Lennard Libby Perszyk Kathman, Inc. Louis Buschle and Associates Nancy Lynn Macy’s, Inc. Mark Bowen Photography McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant Media Sign Mercantile Library Messer Construction Metro Michael Schuster Associates, Inc. Midland Atlantic Development Co., LLC Midland Company Millennium Hotel Cincinnati Terry C. Miller The Model Group NAI Bergman National City Bank, Cincinnati New Boston Citimark New Horizons Credit Union Neyer Holdings Corporation Nicholson’s Pub LLC North Star Navigators Michael G. Ohmer OKI Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce Park + Vine Paula Norton Photography Peck, Shaffer & Williams LLP The Phoenix Restaurant, Inc. Anne and Charles Pierce Portman Equipment Co. Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP
Procter & Gamble Property Advisors Corporation R.G. McGraw Insurance Agency R.M. Kimbler Interests, Inc. S. Andrew Radin Restaurants Unlimited Inc. (Palomino Rotisserie and Bar) Daniel Ricciardi Rippe & Kingston Ritter & Randolph, LLC River City Furniture RiverPoint Capital Management Robeson Marketing & Design, LLC Rock Bottom Brewery David and Constance Rosekrans Ross, Sinclaire & Associates, Inc. Saks Fifth Avenue Schiff-Kreidler-Shell Erika Schmitt John and April Schneider Timothy D. Schoch Chris Smith John and Barbara Smith Dacia Snider Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP Standard Textile Co. Inc. Starboard Strategy Corp. The Staubach Company Stock Yards Bank & Trust Stout & Gallant Associates, Inc. Strauss & Troy System Parking, Inc. Gabriel Tavares Terry-DeRees Associates, Inc. The Thesing Companies Conrad Foster Thiede Thompson Hine LLP THP Limited Inc. Tiffany and Company Towne Properties LLC Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky Tri State Valet & Parking Services Trivantis U.S. Bank Ulmer & Berne LLP United Way of Greater Cincinnati Uptown Consortium, Inc. Urban League of Greater Cincinnati Matthew J. Valle Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP Chris and Gail Waddell West Shell Commercial Inc. Western and Southern Financial Group Whitmer & Co. James and Joan Wichman Willow Creative Group Winegardner & Hammonds, Inc. Witt Industries WonderGroup Wood, Herron & Evans LLP World Wide Adventures, Inc.; dba: Marketplex The Wyoming Women’s Club Ann Xanders Xavier University XLC Personnel Services
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DCI Board & Staff EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MARK MALLORY – Honorary Chair Mayor City of Cincinnati
MONICA DONATH KOHNEN Partner Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP
GARY LINDGREN Executive Director Cincinnati Business Committee
PATRICIA MANN SMITSON – Chair Partner-In-Charge Thompson Hine LLP
DAVID N. GINSBURG President and Chief Executive Officer Downtown Cincinnati Inc.
JOHN LUKEN Partner Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
MARTINE’ R. DUNN – Vice Chair Partner Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
MELVIN J. GRAVELY, II Managing Director Institute for Entrepreneurial Thinking
JAMES C. ELLERHORST – Treasurer Managing Partner Deloitte Tax LLP
LOUISE HUGHES Director Ohio Government and Community Relations Procter & Gamble
WILLIAM J. MORAN Senior Vice President, Corporate Facilities Fifth Third Bank
BARRY (Chip) W. WOOD – Secretary Vice President, Business Relations and Development Duke Energy Ohio and Duke Kentucky PAT DEWINE Judge Hamilton County MILTON DOHONEY, JR. City Manager City of Cincinnati
RICHARD KIMBLER Managing Partner North Pointe Group
STEVEN P. RICHTER Director, Asset Services CB Richard Ellis
ELLEN G. VAN DER HORST President and Chief Executive Officer Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
STEVEN G. LEEPER President and Chief Executive Officer Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC)
JACK ROUSE Chief Executive Officer Jack Rouse Associates, Inc.
CYNTHIA RAY WALKER Vice President, Area Research Macy’s, Inc.
MICHAEL M. KENNEDY District Senior Vice President/Manager KeyBank Community Development KeyBank
BARBARA ARAS President Aras Group LLC
DANIEL M. LINCOLN President and Chief Executive Officer Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau
BRAD BLETTNER Vice President, Business Development Cincinnati Reds WAYNE BODINGTON General Manager The Westin Hotel Cincinnati TONY T. BROWN President and Chief Executive Officer Uptown Consortium, Inc. LAURA N. BRUNNER Executive Vice President of Business Development Al Neyer, Inc. KELLEY J. DOWNING President and Chief Executive Officer Bartlett & Co. JAMES T. FITZGERALD Chairman FRCH Design Worldwide QUINTEN L. HARRIS Governor’s Regional Representative Ohio Department of Development
MARIO SAN MARCO President and Chief Executive Officer Eagle Realty Group LEVON THOMPSON, JR. President and Chief Operating Officer Foxx Construction, LLC
LINDA ANTUS President Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism Network
TROY BLACKBURN Vice President Cincinnati Bengals
W. N. SANDERS Chief Executive Officer Tavern Restaurant Group, Inc.
CHARLOTTE R. OTTO Global External Relations Officer Procter & Gamble
DIRECTORS
TOM BESANCENEY President Marketplex
SEAN RUGLESS President and Chief Executive Officer Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce
STEPHEN A. LOFTIN President and Executive Director Cincinnati Arts Association JILL P. MEYER Member-In-Charge Frost Brown Todd LLC AJAY MURTHY Vice President Global Marketing and Communications Convergys Corporation RICK PENDER Director of Development Cincinnati Opera Association ROBERT C. REIFSNYDER President and Chief Executive Officer United Way of Greater Cincinnati MARK T. REITZES President Huntington Bank ROD ROBINSON Co-Founder and Executive Vice President Accel Advisors RYAN M. RYBOLT President and Chief Executive Officer Infintech JAMES E. SCHWAB Cincinnati Market President U.S. Bank
MARILYN G. SHAZOR Chief Executive Officer Metro MICHEL SHEER General Manager Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza STEVEN R. SIMPSON Vice President/Market Development The Cincinnati Enquirer WILLIAM V. STRAUSS President Strauss & Troy COL. THOMAS H. STREICHER, JR. Chief of Police Cincinnati Police Department CONRAD FOSTER THIEDE Vice President of Development Phi Delta Theta Educational Foundation BRIAN L. TIFFANY President Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce CRYSTAL B. WASHINGTON Director of Community Relations The E.W. Scripps Company JAMES M. WISEMAN Vice President, Corporate Affairs Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc.
STAFF David N. Ginsburg President and Chief Executive Officer Patricia Casey Administrative Assistant Brenda Cockrell Executive Assistant Lisa Crew (as of August 2008) Director of Operations Shelly Fuller (through July 2008) Director of Operations Emilie Johnson Associate Vice President, Marketing and Communications Arlene Koth Senior Vice President, Stakeholder Services Ron Mabry Director of Ambassador Services Mindy Rosen Senior Vice President, Communications and Marketing Sandy Straub (as of February 2008) Data Manager Brian Stoehr (as of August 2008) Operations Supervisor, Clean and Safe Patrick West (through June 2008) Clean and Safe Operations Manager
PATRICIA A. ZERBE Manager, Community & Government Relations GE - Aviation
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