Ohio business climate

Ohio Is Winning the Business Race — Cincinnati Is Falling Behind

Article Summary Ohio continues to rank among the most business-friendly states in the nation, earning top-tier national marks for infrastructure, cost of doing business, and economic development performance. However, recent job losses in the Cincinnati metro suggest that local conditions are diverging from the state’s broader success. Analysts point to public safety concerns, unclear economic…

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Rendering of the newly unveiled Cincinnati Convention Center renovation featuring a large "CINCINNATI" marquee sign on the exterior.

Cincinnati convention center unveils $264 million new look

The newly renovated Cincinnati convention center is officially open for business. This follows an extensive 18-month construction project that redefined the downtown landscape. City leaders and tourism officials celebrated the reopening of the Cincinnati convention center this week. This marks a new era for the region’s hospitality and event industry. The $264 million renovation has…

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renovated convention center

Tickets go on sale for 2026 Cincinnati Home + Garden Show at renovated convention center

The Cincinnati Home + Garden Show is set to make a grand return to the renovated convention center in early 2026. Tickets are now available for the highly anticipated event, marking a major milestone for the newly renovated convention center. The Cincinnati Home + Garden Show is officially returning to downtown Cincinnati. After a hiatus…

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Interior view of an empty subway car featuring orange and black seats, stainless steel poles, and bright overhead lighting.

Cincinnati subway plan resurfaces as city revisits old tunnel ideas

Cincinnati subway discussions are once again circulating at City Hall as officials revisit how to repurpose the city’s long-abandoned underground tunnels. Cincinnati subway proposals have sparked renewed curiosity, but critics question whether the ideas are practical or simply wishful thinking. Cincinnati leaders are again exploring what to do with the unfinished subway tunnels beneath downtown…

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Cincinnati public safety

“Where Are All the Police?”: Cincinnati’s Public Safety Strategy Going Into 2026

If you’ve walked around downtown Cincinnati recently, you’ve probably heard some version of the same question: “Where are all the police?” A summer of viral fight videos, high-profile incidents on Fountain Square, mixed crime data, shifting youth curfews, and the sudden removal of the police chief have left many residents confused about what Cincinnati's actual…

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