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Publisher's Beat - Michael Rohrkemper Publisher's Beat - Michael Rohrkemper
Date Aired: July 4, 2008

Doug Bolton discusses how Gold Star Chili is dealing with the 100% increase in the cost of cheese and other ingredients, as well as the changing marketplace with new CEO Michael Rohrkemper.

Runtime: 13 minutes Watch Publisher's Beat - Michael Rohrkemper
Publisher's Beat - Jerry Kathman Publisher's Beat - Jerry Kathman
Date Aired: June 27, 2008

Doug Bolton talks with LPK's Jerry Kathman. His company has made the 2008 Courier 250, their first time in the list of the largest privately held companies.

Runtime: 13 minutes Watch Publisher's Beat - Jerry Kathman
DTV - Ask Us DTV - Ask Us

On February 17, 2009 CET and all the local full-power TV stations will be all digital. But what does that mean and what do you need to do. During the video, you will find out what you need to do to prepare for Digital TV.

Hosts Jack Dominic (COO and Executive Vice President of CET) and Neal Schmidt (Chief Engineer of CET) will cut though the hype and provide you with unbiased information about what you need to do to get ready for Digital TV.

If you need additional assistance, you can send your technical questions via email to techinfo@cetconnect.org or call our DTV hotline at 513-345-6512.

Runtime: 30 minutes Watch DTV - Ask Us
Publisher's Beat - Neil Bortz Publisher's Beat - Neil Bortz
Date Aired: June 18, 2008

Neil Bortz, CEO of Towne Properties, talks with Business Courier Publisher Doug Bolton about his company, his read on the current business climate, and some of the opportunities available.

Runtime: 12 minutes Watch Publisher's Beat - Neil Bortz
Foreclosure Prevention Helpline Foreclosure Prevention Helpline
Date Aired: June 4, 2008

One of the biggest fears on people's minds today is foreclosure. In the spirit of June being National Home Ownership Month, CET partnered with the Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati and Fannie Mae to host a Foreclosure Prevention Phone-a-thon on Wednesday, June 4, 2008.

In this video, Kathy Lehr moderates a discussion between several home ownership and foreclosure specialists that include Rick Williams (President and CEO of the Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati); Sister Barbara Busch (Executive Director of Working in Neighborhoods); John Schrider (attorney at Legal Aid of Southwest Ohio); Lisa Tarter (Senior Business Developer at Fannie Mae's Community Development Division); Charmaine Brown (Senior Program Officer, Fannie Mae's Office of Community and Charitable Giving)and John Wieman (a home owner helped by the Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati.) During the program, the home ownership specialists give expert advise on how you can avold foreclosure.

If you have questions regarding foreclosure and would like them to be answered by mortgage specialists, you can call 1-877-7BuzzUs (1-877-728-9987) or visit their website at BuzzUsNow.com.

Runtime: 27 minutes Watch Foreclosure Prevention Helpline
Publisher's Beat - Richard Ross Publisher's Beat - Richard Ross
Date Aired: June 13, 2008

Business Courier Publisher Doug Bolton talks with Galerie President Richard Ross, one of Cincinnati's largest privately held companies, about the history of the candy company and its current product focus.

Runtime: 12 minutes Watch Publisher's Beat - Richard Ross
News Conference for National Home Ownership Month & Foreclosure Prevention Phone-a-thon News Conference for National Home Ownership Month & Foreclosure Prevention Phone-a-thon

One of the biggest fears on people's minds today is foreclosure. In the spirit of June being National Home Ownership Month, CET and WLWT-TV Channel 5 partnered with the Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati and Fannie Mae to host a Foreclosure Prevention Phone-a-thon on Wednesday, June 4, 2008.

Click here to view the news conference featuring Mayor Mark Mallory and other dignitaries from the Greater Cincinnati region as they lead the Kick Off for National Home Ownership Month.

If you have questions regarding foreclosure and would like them to be answered by mortgage specialists, you can call 1-877-7BuzzUs (1-877-728-9987) or visit their website at www.buzzuznow.com.

Runtime: 40 minutes Watch News Conference for National Home Ownership Month & Foreclosure Prevention Phone-a-thon
Publisher's Beat - Patty Brisben Publisher's Beat - Patty Brisben
Date Aired: June 6, 2008

Patty Brisben CEO of Pure Romance, one of the Business Couriers 250 privately held companies in Cincinnati, joins Doug Bolton to talk about the success of her company. Patty is CEO of the largest woman-owned company on the list, now worth $80 million.

Runtime: 10 minutes Watch Publisher's Beat - Patty Brisben
Publisher's Beat - Kim Borcherding Publisher's Beat - Kim Borcherding
Date Aired: May 29, 2009

Business Courier Publisher Doug Bolton talks with Kim Borcherding, CEO of Borcherding Enterprises Inc. about the challenges of being an automobile dealer in the current economic climate.

Runtime: 10 minutes Watch Publisher's Beat - Kim Borcherding
Publisher's Beat - Sheldon Kopin Publisher's Beat - Sheldon Kopin
Date Aired: May 23, 2008

Business Courier publisher Doug Bolton talks with Sheldon Kopin, retired CEO of Totes and the current president of JBS Associates, a business consulting firm.

Runtime: 12 minutes Watch Publisher's Beat - Sheldon Kopin
Publisher's Beat - George Vincent Publisher's Beat - George Vincent
Date Aired: May 16, 2008

Doug Bolton talks with George Vincent, managing partner at Dinsmore & Shohl, the 80th largest private company on the Business Courier 250.

Runtime: 12 minutes Watch Publisher's Beat - George Vincent
Publisher's Beat - Mike Winner Publisher's Beat - Mike Winner
Date Aired: April 30, 2008

Ohio Casualty CEO Mike Winner sits down with Doug Bolton on Publisher's Beat to discuss the company's acquisition by Liberty Mutual and the changes that have occured as a result.

Runtime: 14 minutes Watch Publisher's Beat - Mike Winner
Publisher's Beat - Jeff Wyler Publisher's Beat - Jeff Wyler
Date Aired: April 30, 2008

Doug Bolton talks with Jeff Wyler, CEO of the Wyler Automotive Family, about the state of his business in the current economic environment and where the auto industry will be in 10 years.

Runtime: 15 minutes Watch Publisher's Beat - Jeff Wyler
Publisher's Beat - Rob Portman Publisher's Beat - Rob Portman
Date Aired: April 24, 2008

Former congressman, U.S. trade representative, and White House Budget Director Rob Portman spoke to the annual Commercial Real Estate Developers Power Breakfast on April 24th about the role international commerce plays in our local economy.

Runtime: 18 minutes Watch Publisher's Beat - Rob Portman
Publisher's Beat - Thomas L. Gabelman Publisher's Beat - Thomas L. Gabelman
Date Aired: April 16, 2008

Doug Bolton talks with Thomas Gabelman, partner with Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, about why his law firm is one of the 7 sponsors of the upcoming Commercial Real Estate Developers Power Breakfast. Rob Portman will be the keynote speaker for this event.

Runtime: 15 minutes Watch Publisher's Beat - Thomas L. Gabelman
FOCUS Special Report: Arts & Culture in Greater Cincinnati FOCUS Special Report: Arts & Culture in Greater Cincinnati
Date Aired: March 18, 2008

CET partnered with the Cincinnatus Association Arts and Culture committee to host a live, on-air forum regarding the impact of arts and cultural resources in Cincinnati.

Robert Lynch, president & CEO of Americans for the Arts, was the keynote speaker for the forum. Now in his 30th year of work for the arts industry, Mr. Lynch has been motivated by his personal mission to empower communities and leaders to advance the arts and to advance appreciation for the arts in society.

After the keynote speech, Focus host Kathy Lehr moderated a discussion among panelists, which included:
    James Schwab, Cincinnati Market President of US Bank
  • Roxanne Qualls, member of Cincinnati City Council
  • Ellen van der Horst, President & CEO of Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
  • Nancy Zimpher, president, University of Cincinnati
  • Nique Swan, co-chair, Agenda 360 "Livable Communities".


Panelists explored the impact a vibrant arts community has on the well-being of the entire community and discussed ideas such as attracting and retaining an engaged workforce, the importance of arts education in developing 21st century skills, and the economic impact of arts in our community.

Questions from the studio audience, which has been specially invited by local arts organizations, were then answered by the panelists.

If you have questions about the topics discussed in this program, you may call the Arts and Culture Partnership of the Fine Arts Fund at 513-871-2787 and visit their website.

If you have questions or comments for the Cincinnatus Association, send an email to that organization or visit their website.

Runtime: 60 minutes Watch FOCUS Special Report: Arts & Culture in Greater Cincinnati
Publisher's Beat - David Drees Publisher's Beat - David Drees
Date Aired: April 10, 2008

David Drees, CEO of the Drees Company, the #1 largest private company in greater Cincinnati, and recognized as America's Best Builder, discusses the housing market, his business strategy, and the task of managing a family owned company with Business Courier Publisher Doug Bolton.

Runtime: 11 minutes Watch Publisher's Beat - David Drees
Publisher's Beat - Christopher Cole Publisher's Beat - Christopher Cole

Cincinnati Business Courier Doug Bolton talks with Christopher Cole, CEO of Intelligrated, the eighth fastest growing company in Greater Cincinnati and #82 in the most recent edition of Courier 250. Intelligrated makes highly-automated distribution systems, mostly for retailers.

Runtime: 13 minutes Watch Publisher's Beat - Christopher Cole
Publisher's Beat - Peter Strange Publisher's Beat - Peter Strange
Date Aired: March 28, 2008

Peter Strange, Chairman and CEO of Messer Construction Company, talks with Doug Bolton about being a 100 percent employee owned company and his role as CEO.

Runtime: 11 minutes Watch Publisher's Beat - Peter Strange
Publisher's Beat: Steve Monder Publisher's Beat: Steve Monder
Date Aired: March 21, 2008

Doug Bolton talks with Steve Monder, President of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra as he prepares to retire after 37 years leading the organization, the longest tenure as CEO of any symphony orchestra in the country.

Runtime: 12 minutes Watch Publisher's Beat: Steve Monder
Publisher's Beat - Rick Mouty Publisher's Beat - Rick Mouty
Date Aired: February 29, 2008

Rick Mouty, CEO, ProFill Holdings, a $100 million company and one of the Business Courier's Fast 55, discusses his company, its products, and the 5-year plan for his company's future with Business Courier Publisher Doug Bolton.

Runtime: 10 minutes Watch Publisher's Beat - Rick Mouty
Publisher's Beat - Brian McHale Publisher's Beat - Brian McHale
Date Aired: February 29, 2008

Business Courier Publisher Doug Bolton talks with Brian McHale, President of Empower Media, about changes in the market and what changes his agency is making in response.

Runtime: 11 minutes Watch Publisher's Beat - Brian McHale
Publisher's Beat - David Willbrand and Rob Daly Publisher's Beat - David Willbrand and Rob Daly
Date Aired: February 22, 2008

Business Courier Publisher Doug Bolton talks with Thompson Hine Partner David Willbrand and Entrepreneur In Residence Rob Daly about the growth and future of CincyTech.

Runtime: 11 minutes Watch Publisher's Beat - David Willbrand and Rob Daly
Cincinnati Business Matters - Buddy LaRosa Cincinnati Business Matters - Buddy LaRosa

Cincinnati Icon Buddy LaRosa talkes with Brian Patrick of the Business Courier.

Runtime: 11 minutes Watch Cincinnati Business Matters - Buddy LaRosa
ELECTION 2008 on CETconnect

Business Beat for Friday, July 4:

Michael Rohrkemper, the new CEO of Gold Star Chili, is Doug Bolton's guest on Publisher's Beat.

Sam Droganes of Premium Fireworks will help us celebrate the Fourth of July.

Kelley Downing, CEO of Bartlett Investments, talks about the volatile state of the stock markets.

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