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Aerial view of The Banks development in downtown Cincinnati highlighting the final construction lots along the riverfront.

News

The Banks development plan awaits Cincinnati approval

The future of Cincinnati’s riverfront district now hinges on city approval of a long-awaited plan to complete its remaining spaces. Leaders are reviewing recommendations that would shape the final five undeveloped parcels at The Banks, a mixed-use area between Paycor Stadium and Great American Ball Park. The proposal reflects nearly a year of planning and…

ByNina OliverioApril 13, 20260Comments

News Opinion

Is Cincinnati Becoming the Next “Once Great City”?

Cincinnati crime concerns are starting to feel different. Not just like a run of bad headlines. Not just like a few isolated incidents that come and go. More like a question about direction, about whether the city is still building on its momentum or starting to drift into something harder to reverse. A recent Daily…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 4, 20260Comments

The red sandstone facade and clock tower of Cincinnati City Hall under a clear sky.

News

Cincinnati council advances music venue plan amid heated debate

The City Council advanced plans for a Cincinnati music venue. They voted Wednesday on a resolution that could direct $8 million in public funds toward a $160 million project. The measure is aimed at helping build the new Farmer Music Center at the former Coney Island site. It passed in a divided 5–4 vote. Moreover,…

ByNina OliverioMarch 19, 20260Comments

Hands stacking coins to represent rising Cincinnati income tax and financial decision-making

Business Politics

Cincinnati Income Tax and the Talent Migration Question

The Cincinnati income tax increased to 2.1 percent in 2024 after voters approved a levy to fund infrastructure and city services. While the increase may appear modest, it highlights a larger question facing many Midwestern cities: how local policy decisions influence economic competitiveness. At the same time Cincinnati raised its local tax rate, states such…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 18, 20260Comments

Featured

Cincinnati convention center rebrands as First Financial Center after extensive renovation

First Financial Center reflects new era after renovation Downtown Cincinnati’s convention center has been officially renamed the First Financial Center. This change came after city leaders and First Financial Bank unveiled the new branding on February 9. The rebranding marks a major milestone following the facility’s comprehensive renovation. Moreover, it reflects a long-term partnership between the…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 10, 20260Comments

Aerial view of the Cincinnati, Ohio skyline featuring the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, the Ohio River, and downtown skyscrapers during the day.

Community News

Cincinnati Office of Strategic Growth aims to reshape neighborhood planning

Cincinnati city leaders formally proposed the Cincinnati Office of Strategic Growth to streamline economic development. The Cincinnati Office of Strategic Growth is a central piece of a broader neighborhood planning overhaul aimed at guiding future investment. Officials say the proposal will reduce bureaucracy and make Cincinnati more competitive for development. At the same time,…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 5, 20260Comments

Business Community

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…

ByAdam KoehlerJanuary 17, 20260Comments

Business

Why Cincinnati Business Isn’t Taken Seriously—And How We Change That

Cincinnati Business Has Everything It Needs—Except Urgency When it comes to business potential, Cincinnati business is punching below its weight. We’re home to seven Fortune 500 companies , including Procter & Gamble, Kroger, Fifth Third Bank, and Cintas. Our central location puts us within a day’s drive of 60% of the U.S. population.…

ByCincinnati ExchangeJuly 2, 20250Comments

Business

StandardAero Brings 300 New Aerospace Jobs to Cincinnati’s Sharonville Campus

StandardAero , a major engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) firm, is adding 300 full-time positions at its Sharonville facility — marking its third significant expansion in Greater Cincinnati. The expansion adds 120,000 sq ft of leased space, bringing the total campus footprint to nearly 11 acres and swelling the local workforce to…

ByCincinnati ExchangeJune 9, 20250Comments

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