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Cincinnati City Council halts data center approvals with interim zoning pause

Data center zoning now requires extra review under a temporary pause. Cincinnati City Council voted unanimously this week to establish a temporary data center zoning control measure that pauses by-right development of new data centers. Officials also rework how these facilities are defined and regulated in the city’s zoning code.  The move comes amid rising…
February 12, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati small business owners struggle with rising costs amid inflation pressures

Cincinnati small business owners report intense inflation impact. Cincinnati small business operators are feeling mounting economic strain as inflation continues to influence costs of goods, services and operations across the region. Owners report that supply prices, utility bills and wages have risen markedly. As a result, profit margins are squeezed and revenue growth has slowed. …
February 8, 20260Comments

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Iconic ice cream brand from Texas brings expansion to Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio

Article Summary Blue Bell Creameries is bringing its iconic Texas ice cream to Cincinnati and Dayton with a Blue Bell ice cream Cincinnati expansion set for spring 2026. The company will open a 16,000‑square‑foot distribution center in Lebanon, Ohio. This facility will deliver popular flavors like Homemade Vanilla, Mint Chocolate Chip, and Moo‑llennium Crunch to…
February 1, 20260Comments

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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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