The Enquirer

MT. LOOKOUT - Summit Meats, formerly Bracke's, in Mount Lookout Square, is hosting an open house from noon to 5 p.m. today to showcase some of its new products.

In addition to maintaining a full-service butcher shop that custom-cuts meats, Summit offers Amish chicken and fresh seafood. It has recently expanded its selection of homemade salads, precooked entrees and ready-to-cook meals. The store also carries fresh produce, specialty foods, and a selection of beer and wine. 1010 Delta Ave. (513) 871-1515.

Chiropractor sponsors school safety day

MADEIRA - A chiropractor will sponsor Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness Day for elementary school children.

Dr. Matt Finke, owner of Finke Family Chiropractic at 7809 Laurel Ave., is part of an international network of chiropractors involved with this initiative, now in its 10th year.

The event, which takes place at Madeira Elementary School from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, will feature free fingerprinting of all children and tips for fire safety. Finke's office, Finke Family Chiropractic, will donate special child ID cards to every child who attends. The practice also will give free spinal exams and scoliosis screenings, and distribute information on disease prevention and health issues that affect children. (513) 272-9200 or www.childrenswellness.com.

Workshop helps redesign your life

FLORENCE - A workshop designed to help people get more out of their personal and work life is available free of charge starting Tuesday.

CMC Properties, owner of tenant-oriented office developments in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, has scheduled a four-session workshop, "Tools for designing a life that works." The workshop is available to all CMC tenants and is also open to the public. It will be from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 21 and Sept. 23, at the CMC Office Center - Turfway, at 73 Cavalier Blvd.

The workshop will be presented by Paul Coulter, a coach, mentor and small business and sales training consultant.

Registration is required. (859) 342-4195 or info@leadershiptalent4u.com or www.leadershiptalent4u.com.

Internet provider acquires IAC business

FLORENCE - Internet service provider ISOC recently acquired a company that was the Cincinnati area's first Internet service provider.

ISOC President Richard Cummins has announced the purchase of IAC. Acquisition of related businesses is part of ISOC's five-year strategic plan. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.

"When looking for companies to acquire ... I look for a company that is compatible with ISOC and provides similar or complimentary products and services to our company," Cummins said.

Said IAC president Jeff Saylor: "I wanted to sell the company to someone whose corporate philosophy was similar to ours."

According to Cummins, ISOC has experienced double-digit growth each year since its 1996 founding. The company's services include commercial and residential connectivity, Web site design, hosting and co-location. (859) 525-8730.

Cafe offers tea, coffee, desserts, drive-through

WEST CHESTER - Coffee, tea and specialty beverages are the mainstay at a new coffee shop.

Brewed Awakenings, a coffee and tea cafe, is now open at 9239 Floer Drive, just off Union Centre Boulevard. It serves breakfast items as well as soups, sandwiches, desserts and smoothies. Folks on the go can order from the drive-through window.

"We have several couches for lounging and two Internet sites available for customers' use," said owner Heather Rosenbeck.

(513) 870-9777.

Video production firm partners in shows

MT. AUBURN - A local video and multimedia production company is expanding its national market through several partnerships.

This summer, Curtis Inc. worked with GE and the producers of the History Channel's Tactical to Practical. The show segments were filmed in Southwest Ohio and in California. It will air later this year, according to Ken Graf of Curtis Inc.

Curtis also partners with local outdoorsman and storyteller Bodie Owens to produce his weekly show, Whitewater Trails. The show airs in 28 markets around the country and is carried locally on Channel 19.

CEO and President Curt Sellers founded the company, which employs about 50 people and is headquartered at 2025 Reading Road. (513) 621-8895.

Window cleaners win top producer award

WEST CHESTER - A local franchise cleaned up at the company's convention in St. Louis.

Doug and Anne Koliboski, Fish Window Cleaning franchise owners, were honored with the "Top Producer" award at Fish's annual convention. The award was based on 2003 revenues.

"The Koliboskis' ambition, hard work, and squeaky-clean image are all reasons why they earned Top Producer," said Mike Merrick, president of Fish Window Cleaning. The couple earned two other awards: Top Sales for acquiring the most new accounts during 2003 and Star Performer for per capita revenues in their territory.

The Koliboskis' Fish franchise is at 9536 Cincinnati Columbus Road. (513) 777-7050.

TANK to feature Intrinzic ad campaign

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP - Intrinzic's work will soon be riding TANKs.

The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky has contracted with Intrinzic Marketing & Design Inc. to develop and execute an overall strategy for consumer advertising and promotion throughout the Northern Kentucky region.

The project will include research, planning, creation of promotional materials to support the theme, media purchase, follow-up and analysis. The goal is to build public awareness of TANK's services and increase ridership.

The public transportation network serves Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties, and downtown Cincinnati. Nearly 4 million passengers annually ride more than 100 TANK buses.

Intrinzic, at 1060 Nimitzview Drive, is a full-service marketing communications agency offering marketing, design and interactive services. (513) 474-5151 or www.tankbus.org.

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