🌱 $300K For Minority Business Accelerator + Home & Garden Show

Good day, people of Cincinnati! Sean Peek here with your brand-new copy of theCincinnati Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy and cold. High: 35 Low: 24.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Cincinnati today:

1. Cincinnati's Minority Business Accelerator has been awarded a $300,000 grant to expand its efforts. The money was awarded from the PNC Foundation which is a charitable organization under PNC Financial Services Group. The funds will be used to address racial equity within the city focusing on areas of economic empowerment and entrepreneurship. (Cincinnati Business Courier)
2. Cincinnati's Ukrainian sister city, Kharkiv, is under Russian attack. Kharkiv has been our city's sister for 30 years with artwork made by Cincinnati children on full display in Kharkiv this week. Kharkiv is Ukraine's second-largest city with about 1.5 million people. (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
3. The Cincinnati Home and Garden Show is returning to the Duke Energy Convention Center. The event will occur Feb. 26-27 and Mar. 3-6 bringing 400 design experts to the area. Over 10,000 square feet of gardens will be on display for attendees to tour. Tickets will be available at the door and online. (Cincinnati CityBeat)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• Community Chat At Reading Community City (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Cincinnati streetcars exhibit newly designed wraps as they travel around the city. Click to see the designs. (Twitter)
• Applications for the Cincinnati Police Department's Summer Cadet Program are now available. (Twitter)
• Oatie is currently looking for his forever home. SPCA Cincinnati cares for animals like Oatie while searching for loving homes for deserving pets. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.