5 companies announce closures, job cuts affecting hundreds of Ohio workers

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services received five Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices in August. It covers a combined 868 workers, according to a review of state filing data. The notices involved employers in Cincinnati, Hamilton, West Chester, Upper Sandusky and Walbridge. The filings show that most of the affected…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 10, 20260Comments

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

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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

Two professionals collaborating over a digital tablet in a modern Cincinnati office setting, representing the city's growing startup ecosystem.

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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…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 26, 20260Comments

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5 companies announce closures, job cuts affecting hundreds of Ohio workers

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5 companies announce closures, job cuts affecting hundreds of Ohio workers

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