Cincinnati Compass

09/16/2025

Dance brings communities together. So thankful for Culturalcentreofindia joining Cincinnati Rhythm last week and making it such a special event.

09/03/2025

We are happy to announce the award recipients at our annual event this year. Join us here and on September 12th to recognize and celebrate the community leaders. Awardees are those who work in excellence in their career path and/or industry. They are also servant leaders who leverage their success to serve others, to give back to their communities and the broader region, and elevate the visibility of the region. Each awardee is committed to creating a more vibrant and prosperous region. Please congratulate:
· Community Leader – Koji Sado
· Business Leader- Edouard Tende
· Rising Star- Laura Castillo
· Legacy Award- Lourdes Ribera

Join us September 12th at Music Hall. Registration: https://cincinnaticompass.org/calendar/cincinnati-rhythm/



Asianati
African Professionals Network (APNET) & Apnet Cincy
LULAC Cincinnati
The African-American Chamber of Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky
Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati & Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA
Cincinnati Regional Chamber
City of Cincinnati Department of Economic Inclusion
City Of Cincinnati Government

08/20/2025

The partnership with Findlay Kitchen is one of the main reasons this event is so great. Hope to see you all there! Tickets: https://cincinnaticompass.org/calendar/cincinnati-rhythm/

Cincinnati Rhythm is Cincinnati Compass's highly anticipated, multicultural annual event!

There are loads of activities lined up, including delicious food, music, performances, and special awards. This event is held for the immigrants and refugees who call Cincinnati home, a space where all are welcome.

You’ll see some of our incredible Findlay Kitchen businesses setting up at the event with their incredible food, you won’t want to miss this! Here’s who’s going to be there:

🥁Jay's Nyam & Jam
🥁Jomun LLC
🥁Lotus Street Food
🥁Rocky's Home Flavor
🥁Sabor Alaniz
🥁The Arepa Place

Tickets are $30 for this exciting all you can eat event!

You can purchase your tickets here: https://portal.cincinnatichamber.com/s/community-event?id=a1mJx0000062ZnpIAE

08/18/2025

We are less than a month away from Cincinnati Compass annual event. More than ever, we need to lift up and celebrate immigrant and international communities who call the Cincinnati region home. Southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky are choice destinations for global talent and innovation, and we want to celebrate communities who make this region special.

Join us September 12th, 6pm-10pm at Cincinnati Music Hall. Register now: https://cincinnaticompass.org/calendar/cincinnati-rhythm/

Tickets are only $30. Group bundles available. Bring your friends, colleagues, and neighbors to join the celebration.

Enjoy music and dance performances from:
Culturalcentreofindia
Ijo Ugo
Son del Caribe, 11 piece classic Salsa band

Enjoy food from members of Findlay Kitchen:
Rocky's Home Flavor
The Arepa Place
Sabor Alaniz
Lotus Street Food
Jomun LLC
Jay's Nyam & Jam

https://cincinnaticompass.org/calendar/cincinnati-rhythm/

06/16/2025

We are so happy to finally announce the launch of Cincinnati Compass's new podcast, "Roots, Routes, and Voices That Shape America" - created and hosted by Clara Matonhodze (Founder, The MCS Agency) and Bryan Wright (Executive Director, Cincinnati Compass). It comes at a much needed time and we are so honored to bring it to you. You can find it here: https://cincinnaticompass.org/roots-routes-voices-that-shape-america/ Please follow, like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

This isn't just another podcast. Born from lived experience and deep curiosity, it explores the real stories of immigrants in our region - from boardrooms to grocery store aisles, from mother tongues to second homes. We're diving into the layers of identity, integration, and what it truly means to call the Cincinnati region home.

Not every voice fits the traditional success narrative, but every story shapes our community and expands our understanding of the American experience.

Thanks to all of our guests (hint, this is the order their episodes will be posted):
David Chimusoro
Nazly Mamedova
Manny Addo
Dr. Shashi Kotagal
Sarah Tsai
Karla C. Boldery, MBI, CBA.
Daniela Küffer Patterson (she/her)
Fatou Souare
and more to come soon!

Many thanks to the following for the production, support, and hosting:
- Assia Micheaux Johnson, CTA, CPM, Wendell Gibbs Jr., ~Jane Muindi and, of course, Molly Ruland and her team at Heartcast Media.
- Peter Bour at the Forest Park Branch of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library for hosting and welcoming us.