Congratulations, Soapbox Media!
The FSC-SWO would like to congratulate Soapbox Media on winning several awards from the Cincinnati Society of Professional Journalists! Joe Simon won Feature Photography Portfolio. David Holthaus won Best Overall Freelance Reporter. The First Suburbs - Beyond Borders article series won Best Continuing Coverage or Series. Thank you to Joe, David, Patrice Watson, and Soapbox Media for their wonderful work!
FSC-SWO Sept. Membership Meeting
The FSC-SWO hosted a panel for the September 29, 2025 Membership Meeting. Thank you to Connor Moreton, Councilperson for the Village of St. Bernard, and Ziah Huett, Assistant Director for the Center for Local Government, for leading discussion. Also a thank you to Meagan Guthrie, Abby Fritsch, and Commissioner Denise Driehaus for attending to discuss opioid litigation funds.
RCN Grant Input
The Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) grant is in full force, and we are looking for community engagement! Click on the link below for the engagement postcard. The full RCN website is linked on the postcard. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on improving connectivity in our first suburbs!
2025 Meeting Schedule
As 2025 starts to wind down, the FSC-SWO is reposting its 2025 meeting schedule. On it, you will see dates for upcoming Executive Committee and Membership Meetings. We hope to see you at our next event!
FSC-SWO June Membership Meeting
The FSC-SWO hosted LaChé Roach from LISC at the June 30, 2025 Membership Meeting. We would like to thank LaChé for attending and providing information on her Revive + Thrive Home Repair Loan Program. See link below for more information.
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FSC-SWO Membership
The FSC-SWO would like to thank all of its 2025 member communities! We were honored to have 29 different communities represented throughout Hamilton County! We hope we can grow our membership in 2026, and we look forward to serving you throughout the year!
First Suburbs: Beyond Borders Series
First Suburbs Consortium of Southwest Ohio has partnered with Soapbox Cincinnati for a storytelling series that focuses on jurisdictions in Hamilton County.
Make sure to check out the Places tab for information about each Hamilton County jurisdiction.
RCN Grant Featured on WCPO
The Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) grant was featured on WCPO Channel 9 news. Click the link below to access the article.
Hamilton County to study reconnecting communities divided by I-75.
FSC-SWO Receives Federal Grant!
FSC-SWO was the lead applicant for the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) grant. Thanks to the Hamilton County Planning + Development Community Planning team, the county has received over $300,000 for a planning study to evaluate east-west connectivity near I-75. Click below to learn more about the grant and awarded projects.
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FSC-SWO August Membership Meeting
FSC-SWO hosted Hamilton County Commissioner President Alicia Reece at the August 29, 2024 Membership Meeting. We would like to thank Commissioner Reece for a wonderful presentation and lively discussion. Click the link below to access Commissioner Reece's presentation from the event.
Southwest Ohio
First Suburbs Consortium of Southwest Ohio (FSC-SWO) is an association of elected and appointed officials representing older suburban communities in Hamilton County, Ohio.
Southwest Ohio
First Suburbs Consortium of Southwest Ohio (FSC-SWO) is an association of elected and appointed officials representing older suburban communities in Hamilton County, Ohio.
