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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…

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data center hub

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…

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Ohio business climate

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…

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Greater Cincinnati job losses

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…

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New data indicates Ohio job market is softening as private sector shrinks

The Ohio job market faces significant headwinds as new state data reveals a decline in private-sector employment numbers.  Economists warn that the Ohio job market is cooling faster than previously estimated despite a superficial dip in the unemployment rate. State data reveals troubling economic signals New figures released this week paint a complex picture…

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US economy growth

US economy sees growth in 3rd quarter of 2025 at 4.3%

The American economy continues to defy expectations as new data highlights a period of significant expansion. Recent data reports that the US economy surged during the third quarter despite various global and domestic challenges at 4.3 percent. Resilient spending fuels US economy growth The United States experienced a surprising surge in economic activity during the third…

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U.S. inflation cools to 2.7 percent in November 2025

U.S. inflation in November 2025 showed signs of easing, according to the latest government data.  U.S. inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained cooler than many economists forecast. This highlights mixed signals for the economy. Inflation data released Thursday by Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed consumer prices rose 2.7 percent year-over-year in…

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