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Downtown skyline near 312 Elm Street, future site of the Valvoline global headquarters Cincinnati.

Business

Valvoline Global Headquarters Moves to Downtown Cincinnati

Valvoline Global Operations is putting its headquarters in a downtown Cincinnati tower that faced sheriff's auction two months ago. Valvoline announced on Aug. 24 that it will renovate 50,000 square feet at 312 Elm St. for 120 employees, with the facility opening in spring 2027. That makes Cincinnati the new home of the Valvoline global…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 25, 20260Comments

An illustration of an 80 Acres Farms Hamilton, Ohio-style vertical farming facility with stacked hydroponic greens and LED lights.

Business

What Ohio and Hamilton Still Have on the Line After 80 Acres Farms Collapsed

The seventh floor of Hamilton's One Renaissance Center was supposed to house 80 Acres Farms through 2033. The company's local farm stopped operating Aug. 3, and the city has not said what will happen to the lease or the rent concession it approved through 2026. The shutdown leaves three 80 Acres Farms incentives unresolved: Ohio's…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 22, 20260Comments

A hand holding out a set of apartment keys on a keyring, representing new workforce housing in North College Hill.

Business News

Developer plans 192 workforce apartments in Cincinnati area

A Minneapolis-area multifamily real estate company is seeking to develop the apartment community as North College Hill continues to consider new housing options. Residents have raised questions about the project’s density and potential traffic impacts. The proposal comes as the suburb looks to attract new residents and expand its housing choices. The development would add…

ByNina OliverioAugust 20, 20260Comments

John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge leading toward the Downtown Cincinnati skyline across the Ohio River under a clear blue sky.

Business News

Aerospace and defense contractor plans 50 Cincinnati-area jobs

L3Harris Technologies plans to add 50 jobs in Cincinnati as the defense company expands production to meet increased U.S. military demand. The new positions will support engineering, operations, program management and finance. JobsOhio and REDI Cincinnati are helping L3Harris develop its workforce and recruitment strategy, JobsOhio announced the expansion Aug. 17. L3Harris jobs support defense…

ByNina OliverioAugust 17, 20260Comments

An aerial architectural rendering of the planned Cincinnati Marriott hotel, featuring a multi-story modern building with green rooftop terraces and an adjacent parking structure.

Business News

Cincinnati convention headquarters hotel breaks ground on $540 million downtown project

City leaders, developers, and tourism officials gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the beginning of construction on the new Downtown Marriott headquarters hotel. The project represents one of the largest hospitality developments in Cincinnati’s history, with an estimated investment of approximately $540 million. https://thecincinnatiexchange.com/cincinnati-developers-subsidies-convention-headquarters-hotel. The hotel will stand adjacent to the newly renamed First Financial Center,…

ByNina OliverioJuly 21, 20260Comments

Team members gather on the staircase inside SparkHaus in Covington, Kentucky, highlighting the Covington startup fellowship and Northern Kentucky's growing entrepreneurial community.

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Covington Fellowship Targets Out-of-State Founders

The old Sims Furniture building at 727 Madison Avenue now holds 34 private offices. It also includes venture-capital firms, startup teams, and a coffee shop. Covington and Kenton County spent years assembling the money and partnerships to turn the 51,000-square-foot property into SparkHaus. Now the Covington Business Council Foundation is helping Blue North recruit the…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 14, 20260Comments

Startup professionals collaborating in a modern office, illustrating Ohio's business ranking as #1 and the Greater Cincinnati region's cross-state economy.

Business News

Ohio Is No. 1 for Business. Cincinnati Doesn’t Fit Inside Ohio

Amazon's largest air hub in the world carries Cincinnati's name, employs local workers, and strengthens nearly every economic pitch Greater Cincinnati makes. It sits in Kentucky. CNBC announced the Ohio business ranking on July 9, placing Ohio first among all 50 states in its 2026 America's Top States for Business study — the first time…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 11, 20260Comments

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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…

ByNina OliverioJuly 8, 20260Comments

Exterior view of a modern industrial logistics facility at sunset, illustrating Cincinnati's industrial real estate market.

Business News

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…

ByNina OliverioJuly 8, 20260Comments

Vibrant Cincinnati skyline at night illuminated over the Ohio River, showing downtown city lights and bridges to illustrate nightlife economy growth.

Business Featured

Cincinnati nightlife economy expands

Cincinnati nightlife economy shows massive post-pandemic growth as 24-hour business trends return. The Queen City undergoes a dramatic visual transformation after midnight as local venues expand hours to capture growing late-night spending. A new rhythm after dark The Cincinnati nightlife economy is experiencing a significant revival as consumers demand late-night options. According to data published…

ByNina OliverioJuly 2, 20260Comments