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Cincinnati ranks No. 40 among U.S. metro areas in 2026 study

Cincinnati ranks No. 40 among 393 U.S. metropolitan areas in the 2026 America’s Best Cities report from Resonance Consultancy, which evaluates economic performance, quality of life and public perception. The Cincinnati ranking places the region between Indianapolis, which ranked No. 39, and Cleveland, which ranked No. 41. Columbus ranked No. 34, while Louisville came in…

ByNina Oliverio3 days ago0Comments

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Cincinnati to host major youth soccer championship in 2027

Greater Cincinnati will host the 2027 Major League Soccer (MLS) NEXT Cup presented by Allstate, bringing elite youth soccer teams and thousands of visitors to the region next summer. The tournament is scheduled for June 5–13, 2027, with an estimated $30 million economic impact for Greater Cincinnati. The event is also expected to…

ByNina OliverioOctober 6, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati unemployment rate falls to 3.6% in August 2026

Cincinnati’s unemployment rate fell to 3.6% in August 2026, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (BLS) released on Sept. 30. The unemployment rate declined from 3.7% in July and was below the 4.3% rate recorded in August 2025. Rate declines from July The Cincinnati metropolitan area had a civilian labor force…

ByNina OliverioOctober 3, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati-area businesses brace for possible fallout from escalating trade tensions

Cincinnati-area businesses are watching the latest Canada trade measures as new tariffs and import restrictions take effect. The immediate impact remains uncertain. Some local businesses say they have not yet seen significant tariff-related price increases. Dane Donovan, owner of Donovan’s Auto and Tire Center, told WLWT that many essential vehicle parts come from outside the…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 10, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati households face continued cost pressure as July inflation cools nationally

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report offers a mixed picture for Cincinnati residents. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported Wednesday that consumer prices increased 0.1 percent in July. The annual inflation rate declined from 3.5 percent in June to 3.4 percent in July. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, increased 0.2…

ByNina OliverioAugust 12, 20260Comments

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Hamilton County tourism drives $7.4B impact, supports 48,365 jobs

The tourism of Hamilton County generated $7.4 billion in economic impact, according to a latest analysis. Moreover, it also supported 48,365 full-time and part-time jobs across the county, the analysis found. According to Visit Cincty, the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for Cincinnati and Hamilton County, the visitor economy continues to play a major role…

ByNina OliverioAugust 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati music festival continues to drive tourism, economic growth in the region

The Cincinnati Music Festival generated strong tourism activity across the region in 2026, with local hotels reaching an 89 percent occupancy rate during the festival weekend, according to Visit Cincy. The annual event, held at Paycor Stadium, attracted tens of thousands of visitors and delivered a significant boost to the local economy. Tourism officials and…

ByNina OliverioJuly 31, 20260Comments

Startup professionals collaborating in a modern office, illustrating Ohio's business ranking as #1 and the Greater Cincinnati region's cross-state economy.

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Ohio Is No. 1 for Business. Cincinnati Doesn’t Fit Inside Ohio

Amazon's largest air hub in the world carries Cincinnati's name, employs local workers, and strengthens nearly every economic pitch Greater Cincinnati makes. It sits in Kentucky. CNBC announced the Ohio business ranking on July 9, placing Ohio first among all 50 states in its 2026 America's Top States for Business study — the first time…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 11, 20260Comments

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Rising Cincinnati grocery prices strain local household budgets in 2026

Recent data reveals that Cincinnati grocery prices are increasing faster than historical averages. Shoppers must rethink their budgets as Cincinnati grocery prices continue to climb this year. Keeping a pantry stocked is a heavy financial burden for many Midwestern families this year. Residents across Ohio feel the pinch at the checkout line as food inflation…

ByNina OliverioJuly 9, 20260Comments

GE Aerospace jet engine inside a modern manufacturing facility, illustrating the company's continued investment in advanced aerospace manufacturing in Greater Cincinnati.

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GE Aerospace Bets Another $115 Million on Cincinnati’s Manufacturing Future

The announcement is $115 million. The story is decades of accumulated expertise that no competitor can easily recreate. Drive north out of Cincinnati on I-75, and you pass through Evendale without much ceremony. There are no signs announcing it as the home of one of the world's most consequential aerospace companies. The GE Aerospace campus…

ByAdam KoehlerJune 30, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati ranks No. 40 among U.S. metro areas in 2026 study

Cincinnati to host major youth soccer championship in 2027

Cincinnati unemployment rate falls to 3.6% in August 2026

Cincinnati-area businesses brace for possible fallout from escalating trade tensions

Cincinnati households face continued cost pressure as July inflation cools nationally

Hamilton County tourism drives $7.4B impact, supports 48,365 jobs

Cincinnati music festival continues to drive tourism, economic growth in the region

Ohio Is No. 1 for Business. Cincinnati Doesn’t Fit Inside Ohio

Rising Cincinnati grocery prices strain local household budgets in 2026

GE Aerospace Bets Another $115 Million on Cincinnati’s Manufacturing Future

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