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An aerial architectural rendering of the planned Cincinnati Marriott hotel, featuring a multi-story modern building with green rooftop terraces and an adjacent parking structure.

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Cincinnati convention headquarters hotel breaks ground on $540 million downtown project

City leaders, developers, and tourism officials gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the beginning of construction on the new Downtown Marriott headquarters hotel. The project represents one of the largest hospitality developments in Cincinnati’s history, with an estimated investment of approximately $540 million. https://thecincinnatiexchange.com/cincinnati-developers-subsidies-convention-headquarters-hotel. The hotel will stand adjacent to the newly renamed First Financial Center,…

ByNina OliverioJuly 21, 20260Comments

Brent Spence Bridge Closures Bring Mixed Results for Covington Businesses

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It’s Not Just the Bridge: What’s Really Deciding Which Covington Businesses Survive

Covington Businesses React to the Brent Spence Bridge Closures Stand outside Rosie's Tavern on West Seventh Street during the dinner rush, and the traffic feels different. Customers still arrive. Owner Dianne Gamble says getting into Covington has become noticeably harder since the Brent Spence Bridge closures began a month ago. I feel we're an island of…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 14, 20260Comments

Team members gather on the staircase inside SparkHaus in Covington, Kentucky, highlighting the Covington startup fellowship and Northern Kentucky's growing entrepreneurial community.

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Covington Fellowship Targets Out-of-State Founders

The old Sims Furniture building at 727 Madison Avenue now holds 34 private offices. It also includes venture-capital firms, startup teams, and a coffee shop. Covington and Kenton County spent years assembling the money and partnerships to turn the 51,000-square-foot property into SparkHaus. Now the Covington Business Council Foundation is helping Blue North recruit the…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 14, 20260Comments

Aerial view of the massive Amazon data center complex.

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Ohio data center lawsuit reaches tentative settlement in $4 billion Amazon project dispute

A legal challenge involving Amazon’s proposed $4 billion data center in Wilmington may be nearing an end after attorneys told a federal judge they reached a tentative settlement. The agreement came after a hearing this week in the U.S. District Court in Cincinnati. The lawsuit was filed by homeowners who live near the proposed development…

ByNina OliverioJuly 10, 20260Comments

Aerial view of a modern industrial warehouse and distribution facility with multiple truck loading docks and parked semi-trucks.

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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.…

ByNina OliverioJune 29, 20260Comments

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Cincinnati convention headquarters hotel breaks ground on $540 million downtown project

It’s Not Just the Bridge: What’s Really Deciding Which Covington Businesses Survive

Covington Fellowship Targets Out-of-State Founders

Industrial development planned at former P&G site brings $33M investment to Cincinnati

The Banks development plan awaits Cincinnati approval

Is Cincinnati Becoming the Next “Once Great City”?

Cincinnati council advances music venue plan amid heated debate

Cincinnati Income Tax and the Talent Migration Question

Cincinnati convention center rebrands as First Financial Center after extensive renovation

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