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Cincinnati bars face rising costs, closures, new safety pressures

Cincinnati bars are facing a difficult business environment as rising costs, changing customer habits and safety concerns reshape nightlife. Moreover, they also face increased scrutiny as city officials consider stronger rules for businesses linked to repeated crime. Cincinnati’s nightlife industry has seen several closures in 2026, even as new bars and restaurants continue opening across…

ByNina OliverioAugust 24, 20260Comments

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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

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Aerospace and defense contractor plans 50 Cincinnati-area jobs

L3Harris Technologies plans to add 50 jobs in Cincinnati as the defense company expands production to meet increased U.S. military demand. The new positions will support engineering, operations, program management and finance. JobsOhio and REDI Cincinnati are helping L3Harris develop its workforce and recruitment strategy, JobsOhio announced the expansion Aug. 17. L3Harris jobs support defense…

ByNina OliverioAugust 17, 20260Comments

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Amazon data center project could bring $5B investment to Greater Cincinnati

Amazon data center plans could bring a potential $5 billion investment to Greater Cincinnati. The proposal involves about 601 acres near Trenton in Butler County. Amazon Web Services, the cloud computing division of Amazon, is negotiating a major data center project in Butler County. The Cincinnati Business Courier first reported the negotiations on Aug. 11,…

ByNina OliverioAugust 13, 20260Comments

Rows of server racks in a bright, modern data center aisle representing Cincinnati's tech infrastructure growth.

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Cincinnati data center expansion gains momentum amid AI demand

Greater Cincinnati is positioning itself for the next phase of Ohio’s technology economy as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure accelerates nationwide. Local governments, utilities, developers, and businesses are preparing for larger data center investments while balancing concerns about energy use, land development, and community impacts. The rapid expansion mirrors a national trend fueled by cloud…

ByNina OliverioJuly 24, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati breweries continue growing by adapting to changing craft beer market

Cincinnati’s craft beer scene continues to demonstrate resilience in 2026 as local breweries expand taproom experiences, introduce new products, and strengthen community partnerships. While the national craft beer industry experienced another year of declining production, breweries across Greater Cincinnati continue finding opportunities by focusing on local customers rather than large-scale distribution. Industry groups say the…

ByNina OliverioJuly 17, 20260Comments

Green Farm Juicery Hyde Park Storefront Before Relocation

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Green Farm Juicery Stays in Hyde Park Despite Redevelopment

Green Farm Juicery has served Hyde Park for years. It's been through a global pandemic, a rotating cast of diet trends, and the everyday routines of its regulars. Now, redevelopment is reshaping part of Hyde Park Square. The locally owned juice bar is telling customers it isn't going anywhere — even though its storefront is. We…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 15, 20260Comments

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Industrial development planned at former P&G site brings $33M investment to Cincinnati

An industrial development is moving forward at a former Procter & Gamble property in Cincinnati with a proposed $33 million warehouse project. This development at the long-vacant Winton Hills site aims to transform a former corporate campus into a modern logistics facility. It will add new industrial space to the region’s commercial real estate pipeline.…

ByNina OliverioJune 29, 20260Comments

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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

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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

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Cincinnati bars face rising costs, closures, new safety pressures

What Ohio and Hamilton Still Have on the Line After 80 Acres Farms Collapsed

Aerospace and defense contractor plans 50 Cincinnati-area jobs

Amazon data center project could bring $5B investment to Greater Cincinnati

Cincinnati breweries continue growing by adapting to changing craft beer market

Green Farm Juicery Stays in Hyde Park Despite Redevelopment

Industrial development planned at former P&G site brings $33M investment to Cincinnati

AI Candidate Fraud Is Pushing Cincinnati Employers Beyond the Resume

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

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