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…
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,…
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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…
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.…
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…


