Printer acquires Northside business

        DAYTON, Ky. — Saratoga Printing has acquired Fraternity Printing of Cincinnati.

        “Fraternity's expertise and experience in mailing makes a natural extension of our publication printing business,” Tom Herman, Saratoga's president, said.

        Fraternity Printing is at 1718 Blue Rock Road, Northside.

        Saratoga Printing, 115 Sixth Ave. in Dayton, specializes in sheet-fed magazine, newsletter and publication printing. Its parent company, Cobb Inc., focuses on typesetting, desktop publishing and color scanning. Information: (859) 655-2480.

Music store opens 2nd shop in Cheviot

       CHEVIOT — The Music Shoppe, which already has a location in Harrison, has opened its second location at 4310 Harrison Ave. Music Shoppe owners are Gordon Brown and Brian Coleman.

        The store sells instruments and rents band instruments as well as public-address systems. Staff members repair guitars and band instruments.

        “We offer lessons from professional musicians for professionals and amateurs,” store manager James McClellan said.

        Store hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Information: 598-9000.

Consultant focuses on firms' profitability

        SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP — Boosting businesses' bottom line is the specialty of William R. Cochran & Associates, a consulting firm that has opened an office at 8044 Montgomery Road, Suite 700.

        Mr. Cochran said his firm helps business owners manage the financial aspects of their operations to maximize cash flow and profitability. Services are available to manufacturing, service and wholesale companies with revenues in the start-up to mid-size range.

        “Services are offered to each client on a project, interim or ongoing basis,” he said. Information: 233-9999 or www.williamrcochran.com.

Marketing/design firm announces alliance

       Three + Associates, a marketing communications and design firm in Mount Auburn, has formed a strategic alliance with New Jersey-based Burke & Partners, an international identity and brand consulting specialist. Clients of both companies can take advantage of a broader spectrum of brand marketing services, which range from brand identity research to full print, multimedia and e-commerce production.

        Burke & Associates has served clients such as AT&T, Ameritech, Lucent Technologies and Roche.

        Established in 1968, Three + Associates specializes in business-to- business marketing communications, corporate communications and design, and public and investor relations. Its office is at 1726 Young St. Information: 621-8100 or www.threeassociates.com.

Kinney's restaurant changes schedule

       FRANKLIN — Kinney's Fine Dining and Spirits, 543 Main St., has changed its weekly schedule and is now open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Information: (937) 746-7086.

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