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Cincinnati arts economy drives $1.6B regional impact with BLINK and ArtsWave

Article Summary  From 2019 to 2022, Cincinnati’s arts economy generated over $1.6 billion in regional economic impact, driven by ArtsWave funding and marquee events like BLINK. The sector supports thousands of jobs, contributes millions in tax revenue, and fuels local businesses in hospitality, retail, and services. BLINK alone added $249 million in direct impact…
January 31, 20260Comments

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Brennan Investment Group expands Cincinnati industrial real estate presence with strategic Hebron acquisition

Article Summary Brennan Investment Group has expanded its Midwest portfolio by acquiring a 56,000-square-foot industrial facility in Hebron, Kentucky. It is located in the high-demand Airpark International Corridor near the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The property was secured through a sale-leaseback transaction with a long-term tenant. This deal reinforces Brennan’s strategy of aggregating institutional-quality…
January 30, 20260Comments

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Post-pandemic: Downtown Cincinnati office market adapts to hybrid era with major conversions

Article Summary The downtown Cincinnati office market is stabilizing post-pandemic as it adapts to the hybrid era. With vacancy rates plateauing near 24%, the city is aggressively converting obsolete office towers, such as Carew Tower, into residential units to reduce inventory. Simultaneously, businesses are rightsizing into smaller, amenity-rich Class A spaces—a trend known as "flight…
January 30, 20260Comments

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Ohio data centers growth reshape state economy as infrastructure surges

Article Summary Ohio data centers are reshaping the state economy through massive investment, job creation, and infrastructure expansion. The industry supported more than 95,000 jobs by 2024 and boosted Ohio’s GDP from $4.7 billion in 2017 to over $11.8 billion. Major firms like AWS, Meta, Vantage, and Cologix are building multi-billion-dollar facilities, turning Ohio into…
January 26, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati’s rising startup scene fuels growth in AI and PropTech innovation

Article Summary Cincinnati’s startup scene is gaining momentum with growth in AI, PropTech, and tech events. Local organizations like CincyAI and the University of Cincinnati’s 1819 Innovation Hub support entrepreneurs through mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities. Startups such as CommercializeIQ and 80 Acres Farms highlight the city’s emerging innovation ecosystem. At the same time, events like…
January 26, 20260Comments

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Columbus poised as second-largest data center hub in Great Lakes region

  Article Summary Columbus is on track to become the second-largest data center hub in the Great Lakes region, behind Chicago, according to a new multi-state report. Growth is driven by strong infrastructure, available land, reliable power, and business incentives, with major firms like Amazon, Meta, and Google expanding nearby. Ohio already hosts more than 100…
January 19, 20260Comments

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Ohio Is Winning the Business Race — Cincinnati Is Falling Behind

Article Summary Ohio continues to rank among the most business-friendly states in the nation, earning top-tier national marks for infrastructure, cost of doing business, and economic development performance. However, recent job losses in the Cincinnati metro suggest that local conditions are diverging from the state’s broader success. Analysts point to public safety concerns, unclear economic…
January 17, 20260Comments

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Greater Cincinnati job losses rise as labor data shows late-2025 decline

Article Summary Greater Cincinnati lost about 5,800 jobs over three consecutive months at the end of 2025, marking its sharpest short-term employment decline since the Great Recession. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show nonfarm employment fell through November, reversing earlier stability seen during the year. Economists link the losses to slower national hiring, high…
January 16, 20260Comments

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