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AI Candidate Fraud Is Pushing Cincinnati Employers Beyond the Resume

Artificial intelligence is reshaping hiring faster than many employers expected. The spread of candidate fraud enabled by AI is part of this rapid change. But the bigger story may be what happens after companies realize the traditional resume is becoming less trustworthy by the year. This is especially true in light of growing AI candidate…

ByNathan GuardMay 19, 20260Comments

Business Community

Cincinnati Is Better Than Its Reputation — And Worse at Selling Itself

Cincinnati's Real Economic Footprint Cincinnati ranks 2nd of 20 peer regions in total exports and 1st in per-capita exports—a distinction that separates serious production economies from consumption hubs. P&G, Kroger, Cintas, and GE Aerospace do not generate these rankings through nostalgia. The Cincinnati economy is further evidenced by the region also claiming 4th-place Fortune 500…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 10, 20260Comments

Lifestyle News

Cincinnati events spark major economic and tourism growth

The growing momentum behind Cincinnati events is reshaping the regional economy in 2026. Tourism officials expect Cincinnati events to drive billions in local revenue this year. The local tourism sector is experiencing a historic surge. Major festivals and concerts attract millions of visitors annually. The city is rapidly transforming into a premier destination for entertainment.…

ByNina OliverioMay 1, 20260Comments

Business

Cincinnati Business Closures Signal a Broader Economic Shift

Cincinnati business closures are starting to follow a pattern that is harder to ignore. Over the past several months, businesses across multiple sectors have shut down, from national retailers to local restaurants to regional manufacturing operations. What is less clear is why these closures are happening at the same time. That overlap raises a more uncomfortable…

ByDan O’KeeffeApril 11, 20260Comments

Business Tips

Cincinnati Ad Agencies Are Shrinking — What Replaced the 300-Person Model?

For decades, Cincinnati ad agencies formed a central part of the region’s professional economy. Large firms with 200 to 400 employees supported brand management operations tied to Procter & Gamble, Kroger, and other consumer companies. Today, that landscape looks different. For example, Cincinnati ad agencies that once operated at a large scale now run with…

ByRob KantnerFebruary 17, 20260Comments

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Business Politics

Unrealized Capital Gains Tax Debate Expands in U.S. and Europe

What Is an Unrealized Capital Gains Tax? An unrealized capital gains tax would require taxpayers to pay tax on asset appreciation even if the asset has not been sold. Under current U.S. law, capital gains tax applies when an asset is sold and a profit is realized. One topic of debate is the unrealized capital…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 16, 20260Comments

Business

The Agency Problem: It’s Yours to Figure Out. Or it Isn’t.

Brian Tracy taught me internal locus of control in my twenties. His frame was simple: draw a circle and put everything in your life either inside it (you control it) or outside it (you don’t). High performers put everything inside. Not because they’re delusional about obstacles, but because they treat every obstacle as a skill…

ByJason HauerFebruary 13, 20260Comments

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Business News

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…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 9, 20260Comments

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AI Candidate Fraud Is Pushing Cincinnati Employers Beyond the Resume

Cincinnati Is Better Than Its Reputation — And Worse at Selling Itself

Cincinnati events spark major economic and tourism growth

Cincinnati Business Closures Signal a Broader Economic Shift

Cincinnati Ad Agencies Are Shrinking — What Replaced the 300-Person Model?

Unrealized Capital Gains Tax Debate Expands in U.S. and Europe

The Agency Problem: It’s Yours to Figure Out. Or it Isn’t.

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

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