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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…

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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…

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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.…

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Cincinnati economy

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…

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Cincinnati events

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.…

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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…

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