4. There’s more than just homes at Homearama
Association of Greater Cincinnati. “Neighboring Landen, Kings Mills and Mason also provide plenty of dining, shopping and entertainment,” Dressman said. “With the scenic view of the Little Miami River, you get the feeling that you’re far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but still close to everything.”
2. Most of the show homes already sold
Five Greater Cincinnati builders will participate in the show, including Drees Homes (several in the past 10 years), High Pointe Custom Homes (second show; first in 2009), Justin Doyle Homes (every show since 2009), Hensley Custom Building Group and Wieland Builders. “Four of the five show homes are pre-sold,” Dressman said. “The Drees home is a market home, but is for sale.” Homes range in price
HOMEARAMA 2017
Today through July 23 4 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and noon to 10 p.m. Fridays through Sundays
$16 at the gate or $14 at Kroger stores. AAA members may purchase discount tickets for $14 with a valid membership card at the gate. Discount tickets for $14 can also be purchased at www.CincyBuilders.com. Children 12 and younger are admitted free if accompanied by an adult. Free parking is available on site.
Download the Homearama 2017 app via Google Play or the iTunes Store in excess of $800,000, he said.
3. The show highlights more than just home interiors
In addition to the five decorated and landscaped show homes, more than 25 exhibitors will participate in the HomeZone during Homearama. Outdoor exhibits include a tiny house and several landscaping displays. The show features more than two dozen special events, including a classic car show, craft beer night, wine tasting night, a shopping/fashion show and more.
5. Two counties hold sway Homearama
Homearama has been held in Butler or Warren counties every year since 1996, except for 2007 and 2012, when it was held in Hamilton and Clermont counties, respectively. Last year’s show was held at Oaks of West Chester in West Chester Twp.
The Ohio Supreme Court says an energy company is allowed to pass on the $55 million cost of cleaning up two polluted sites to its customers in the form of an added charge on their monthly bills.
Duke Energy has been adding $1.67 to bills in Ohio for about three years to help pay for the cleanup of two long-closed facilities in Cincinnati. A spokeswoman says the charge will likely continue for two more years.
The Supreme Court ruled last week that cleanup costs can be treated like other business expenses.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Charlotte, North Carolina-based Duke Energy inherited the plants from another company. They were closed in 1928 and 1963, but cleanup had been a low priority because there was little public access to the sites.
Dayton area-based Winsupply Inc. has expanded in Arizona.
The company has opened a new location in Tempe, Ariz., serving the fire sprinkler and fabrication industries in the Phoenix area. Danny Garcia will lead the Arizona company acquired by Winsupply.
“The opening of Winsupply of Tempe marks the fourth new company Winsupply has opened in 2017,” said Roland Gordon, president and CEO of Winsupply Inc. “Fire and fabrication services continue to offer opportunities for growth throughout the country. Danny brings his expertise and leadership experience to this new location, having previously led a similar operation. We’re very fortunate that Danny was attracted to business ownership and joined Winsupply.”
In the Winsupply co-ownership business model, Winsupply Inc. has majority equity in each of its locations, while the local company presidents and sometimes employees own substantial equity.
Winsupply Inc. is a supplier of residential and commercial construction and industrial supplies and equipment headquartered in Dayton. The privately-held company has more than 580 wholesaling locations in 45 states.