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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at 3CDC! Today, we’re grateful for this vibrant community and the people who make Downtown Cincinnati such a special place. 💛 Whether you're celebrating with family, friends, or giving back to others, we hope your day is filled with joy, gratitude, and plenty of good food. 🍽️ Thank you for being part of our downtown family. 🧡 Wishing you a safe and happy holiday!

Watch the transformation unfold! This time-lapse of the Cincinnati Convention Center renovation shows the progress made during the demolition phase of the project. The building's façade along Fifth and Elm Streets, as well as the skywalk on Sixth Street have been removed and work is work has started on the main entrance located at Fifth and Elm. Inside the building, architectural, mechanical, and plumbing system demolition work is ongoing, while new walls for food and beverage alcoves are going up in the first-floor exhibit halls. Crews have also begun replacing the building’s roof. Stay up-to-date on the Convention District’s progress by subscribing to our construction updates! Fast forward to 1:28 to watch the pyramid windows shatter💥

Downtown Cincinnati is shining bright for the holidays! With dazzling lights illuminating the streets each evening and festive holiday banners lining the way, our city is the perfect destination for holiday shopping, family time, and creating magical memories. A big thank you to 3CDC for transforming downtown into a festive and cozy wonderland for #HolidaysInTheQueenCity! Come stroll under the glow and soak in the holiday cheer. We can’t wait to see you!🎄🎁

Orlando “Lando” Chapman, Sr., founder of RilEntertainment, will celebrate the soft opening of his self-service wine bar – Something to Wine About– on Friday, followed by a grand opening on Saturday, December 7. Located in a 3,580-square-foot space in Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC)’s 4th & Race development, Something to Wine About is the newest addition to the Fountain District – and a welcoming space for anyone who loves wine. Chapman will also utilize the platform to highlight African American and other minority-owned winemakers in his space. Currently, 300 bottles of ‘Eric the Red’ Wine, by former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Eric Davis, are available for presale at https://lnkd.in/gNjMQF5b. Just before the grand opening on December 7, Something to Wine About will host a special event from 3PM – 6PM where patrons can meet Eric Davis and have their bottle signed. Something to Wine About will host a number of regular events including a book club and live performances by national recording artists, as well as up-and-coming jazz and old-school R&B musicians. The wine bar’s monthly ‘Wine-O’ memberships will also include access to exclusive events, in-label wines, merchandise discounts and more. Anyone who registers for a monthly ‘Wine-O’ membership this week is invited to attend the soft opening on Friday beginning at 7PM. Guests will enjoy early access to the wine bar, music, light bites and more. Registration is available on the Something to Wine About website. Something to Wine About will open its doors to the public Saturday, December 7 at 7PM. Reservations are available on the Something to Wine About website. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gHyhp-fE

Following a successful “sneak peek” of the space during BLINK Cincinnati, Mellotone Beer Project will officially open its doors to the public today! Located at 1429 Race Street in Over-the-Rhine (OTR), the brewpub is taking up residence inside a 12,345-square-foot historic, renovated church owned by Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC). Co-owned by Dennis Kramer-Wine and Alexandra Nowell, Mellotone Beer's scratch kitchen will focus on modern American fare to pair with its fresh, uncomplicated beer selection. The co-owners have partnered with Brendan Martin, formerly of Boca Restaurant Group, to create a menu featuring a seasonal rotation of elevated, approachable dishes. Martin will serve as Mellotone’s Director of Food & Hospitality, preparing items with locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible. The brewpub’s main floor will house the restaurant portion of the space, with a neighborhood bar, Undertone, which features a small stage for live music, on the lower-level. The top floor has been converted into an indoor beer garden outfitted with beautiful greenery and first come, first served seating in addition to pool tables and darts. Nowell and Kramer-Wine collaborated with general contractor Dominic Sansalone and INDIO DESIGN on a complete overhaul of the space, giving each floor a unique look and feel. Mellotone will open its doors to the public beginning tomorrow at 5 PM. The restaurant will remain open until midnight, with the kitchen closing one hour prior, and Undertone will be open until 1AM. Check Mellotone's Instagram page for normal operating hours!

It’s that time again! Mark your calendars and join us THIS Thursday for our November ‘Third Thursday’ meeting at 12PM! 📝 We host an open house at our office (1203 Walnut Street, 4th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202) on the third Thursday of each month, where minority and women-owned businesses are invited to a stop by and enjoy a light mixer with the intent of connecting 3CDC staff to contractors and share contact information, build relationships, and discuss potential opportunities to work together on future projects.

Big things are happening at the Cincinnati Convention Center! Get an exclusive first look at the exciting developments with project manager, Simon Kaiser as he shares the latest updates. This is just the beginning – stay in the loop on all the progress by turning your post notifications on! Do you have any questions about this project? Drop them below and we’ll have Simon answer a few next video! ✨ Sign up for project updates and be the first to know what’s coming next by heading to the “Project Updates” section of our website.

The Shillito’s Elves are returning to the Queen City again this year in a new location! Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) and commercial real estate developer Al. Neyer have teamed up to continue the local tradition in Over-the-Rhine’s Main Street District The decades-old collection of mechanized figures that depict various Christmas scenes will be on display at 1312 and 1324 Main Street beginning November 22 and will remain there until January 5. Dating back more than 70 years, the timeless holiday tradition has long been a favorite for children and adults alike, bringing folks from across the tri-state area to see for themselves. To supplement the Elves, 3CDC will introduce new seasonal programming in the Main Street District, making it a one-stop shop for those looking for a little holiday merriment. To supplement the Elves, 3CDC will introduce new seasonal programming in the Main Street District, making it a one-stop shop for those looking for a little holiday merriment. The Main Street Pop-Up Holiday Market will launch on Friday, Nov. 22, and will run every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Noon to 8PM for five consecutive weekends. The market will feature up to 9 pop-up shops, which will be located at 1318-1320 Main Street. The Elves and Holiday Pop-up Market will be supplemented by Merry Movies on Main, a series of holiday-themed movies that will be shown in the recently expanded portion of @zieglerparkotr, just off Main Street. Visitors can warm up with specialty drinks from @smvcerealbar including handcrafted Hot Spiced Cider and Hot Chocolate with a variety of customizable toppings. Though the Elves will be on display in the Main Street District 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the holiday season, they will only be animated at the following times: Monday – Thursday: 11AM– 1PM and 4PM–8PM Friday- Sunday: 11AM– 8PM

Meet Kyle ! 👋 Kyle is from northern Ohio has been assisting the downtown community for the past three years. Kyle leads new hires in the Central Business District and provides training for business checks, graffiti and sticker removal, and more. We spent some time getting to know a little more about him and what he enjoys about his role! What is your daily motivation? This job gives me a lot of freedom, but it also keeps me accountable. I love taking graffiti and stickers down and I love when people notice that we as ambassadors are passionate about keeping Downtown looking clean. What makes Cincinnati special? I’m from a smaller town, so I appreciate that people here are kind and open minded. There is always nice scenery and something to do whether its visiting an art museum or attending a concert. What brings you pride in being an ambassador downtown? Prior to starting here I was addicted to pain pills. I went to rehab and met a friend that helped me get out of that mental space and I wanted a new environment. So, I came here to Cincinnati and someone told me that 3CDC was hiring and they gave second chance opportunities, so I applied. My friend knew the hiring manager, Dana, and she reached out and gave me a chance. I see how people treat homeless people, and it brings me pride to offer them a helping hand. What do you enjoy doing on your days off? I collect coins (new and old), stickers, buttons, and knives. I also enjoy spending time with my girlfriend and her daughter. (Fun fact: Kyle’s trash can is covered with all of the cool stickers he successfully removes!) What’s a quote you live by? Always try to be a better man than you were yesterday. More than 85 ambassadors are employed by 3CDC, patrolling the streets of Downtown Cincinnati and OTR on foot, cleaning sidewalks and alleys while providing guides, maps and friendly assistance to visitors, residents, and businesses alike. If you see Kyle downtown, be sure to stop and say hello! Our ambassadors work hard to keep the city clean and safe. Thank you for all that you do, Kyle! ❤

On this Veterans Day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have served and sacrificed for our country. Thank you for your courage and commitment. Happy Veterans Day from all of us at 3CDC. ❤️