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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…

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