Cinergy/CG&E Meets And Responds To Middletown Officials

CINCINNATI, March 7, 2006 — The Cinergy Foundation has awarded more than $15,000 in grants to Middletown organizations and programs through the company’s Community Outreach program.

“We are committed to assisting the communities we serve in accomplishing their goals,” Tim Abbott, northern area manager for Cinergy’s Ohio affiliate The Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co. “Our company’s success is directly linked to the growth and success of the communities in our service area.”

Cinergy officials met with a cross section of community leaders from Middletown over several weeks to hear their perspectives on key successes and issues. The meetings also provided an opportunity to update community officials on Cinergy activities and answer any questions concerning the pending merger with Duke Energy.

Recently Cinergy representatives and community leaders met for a dinner to hear the results of the interviews. One of the outcomes of the interviews was Cinergy grants targeted to areas of need identified in the community. The grants, funded by the Foundation, include:

• A $10,000 grant to the City of Middletown for economic development and marketing for the I-75/St. Rt. 122 area.
• A $2,500 grant to the Middletown Community Foundation to create a new Leadership Succession Program.
• A $1,500 grant to the Miami University/City of Middletown/Middletown City Schools Mentoring Program to promote and strengthen education with at-risk students.
• A $1,500 grant to the Arts Central Committee for downtown redevelopment and art initiatives.