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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…


