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Cincinnati subscription businesses expand as recurring revenue gains momentum in 2026

Subscription-based business models are becoming a larger part of Greater Cincinnati’s economy as startups and established companies pursue more predictable revenue streams. Rather than relying on one-time sales, many businesses now offer memberships, monthly plans, maintenance packages, software subscriptions, and premium digital services.  The trend extends well beyond streaming entertainment. Local entrepreneurs increasingly use recurring…

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Aerial view of the Fort Washington Way highway trench in downtown Cincinnati.

Fort Washington Way caps debate grows as Pureval addresses railway trust questions

Mayor Aftab Pureval said his administration has not proposed using Cincinnati Southern Railway Trust dollars to pay directly for construction of the highway caps.  Instead, he said city officials are evaluating whether trust funds could legally support related infrastructure improvements connected to the broader redevelopment effort.  His comments came after former Cincinnati Mayor Charlie Luken…

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Vacancies plummet across the Cincinnati industrial market as developers race to build

The Cincinnati industrial market is experiencing a massive resurgence as developers meet soaring logistics demand. A plunge in the Cincinnati industrial market vacancy rate pushes major corporations to secure space rapidly. Greater Cincinnati is witnessing a massive commercial real estate boom. Modern distribution centers are filling up rapidly as construction crews race against demand. Companies…

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Record freshman class pushes University of Cincinnati enrollment past 55,000 this fall

The University of Cincinnati is preparing to welcome the largest freshman class in its history as orientation sessions continue in Clifton ahead of the fall semester.  University officials expect total enrollment to exceed 55,000 students this fall, extending more than a decade of steady growth and setting another institutional record.  According to university leaders, the…

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A group of five diverse young professionals collaborating around a large data monitor in a modern 'Midwest Innovation Hub' co-working space, with one woman pointing at the screen. The office has exposed brick walls and large windows with a city view.

Cincinnati AI startups challenge major Midwest tech hubs for dominance

Cincinnati AI startups are rapidly transforming the regional economy and challenging established tech centers. Investors now recognize Cincinnati AI startups as powerful drivers of Midwestern tech innovation. Cincinnati AI startups currently lead a quiet but powerful technological revolution across the Midwest. These innovative businesses consistently challenge larger regional hubs like Chicago and Columbus for talent.…

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Cincinnati pools help families beat the summer heat with expanded cooling options

As hot weather continues across Greater Cincinnati, families have more opportunities than they have seen in years to cool off at public pools, spraygrounds, and recreation centers.  The Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) has opened 23 of its 24 public pools along with all nine city spraygrounds, marking the largest number of operating outdoor aquatic facilities…

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Downtown shooting leaves juvenile injured in Cincinnati, police investigating

A juvenile suffered a gunshot wound after a downtown shooting in Cincinnati late Monday night, prompting an active police investigation.  Officers determined the downtown shooting occurred near the intersection of Ninth Street and Walnut Street after the victim arrived at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center with a gunshot wound around 11:17 p.m. Monday.  Police have…

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Cincinnati Safe and Clean grants support youth programs and neighborhood improvements

Cincinnati Safe and Clean grants awarded this funding cycle will support community-led projects that improve neighborhood safety, reduce blight, and engage young people across the city. The latest grants distributed approximately $215,000 to 10 organizations, with funding focused on neighborhoods most affected by gun violence and community revitalization efforts. The City of Cincinnati has awarded…

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