Public input sought as the Cincinnati city budget faces a massive shortfall

Residents are invited to share their priorities for the upcoming Cincinnati city budget. Officials warn of potential cuts as the Cincinnati city budget faces ongoing financial pressures. Cincinnati officials are currently crafting the city’s next financial plan. They are asking residents and community organizations to weigh in early. Leaders want clear feedback on neighborhood spending…

ByNina OliverioMarch 6, 20260Comments

Business

Cincinnati small business owners struggle with rising costs amid inflation pressures

Cincinnati small business owners report intense inflation impact. Cincinnati small business operators are feeling mounting economic strain as inflation continues to influence costs of goods, services and operations across the region. Owners report that supply prices, utility bills and wages have risen markedly. As a result, profit margins are squeezed and revenue growth has slowed. …

ByNina OliverioFebruary 8, 20260Comments

Business Community

Ohio data centers growth reshape state economy as infrastructure surges

Article Summary Ohio data centers are reshaping the state economy through massive investment, job creation, and infrastructure expansion. The industry supported more than 95,000 jobs by 2024 and boosted Ohio’s GDP from $4.7 billion in 2017 to over $11.8 billion. Major firms like AWS, Meta, Vantage, and Cologix are building multi-billion-dollar facilities, turning Ohio into…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 26, 20260Comments

Map of Cincinnati area with a red marker indicating regional employment growth zones in construction and healthcare.

Community Featured News

Cincinnati employment growth outpaces Columbus in jobs and GDP

Article Summary Cincinnati employment growth has outpaced Columbus in both jobs and GDP, according to a 2024 forecast by Huntington Bank. Greater Cincinnati’s workforce reached 1.16 million, slightly above Columbus’ 1.15 million, while its GDP hit $198 billion compared with Columbus’ $182 billion. The region’s diverse economy—including healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and corporate headquarters—drives these gains. Cincinnati’s broad…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 25, 20260Comments

Business News

Columbus poised as second-largest data center hub in Great Lakes region

Article Summary Columbus is on track to become the second-largest data center hub in the Great Lakes region, behind Chicago, according to a new multi-state report. Growth is driven by strong infrastructure, available land, reliable power, and business incentives, with major firms like Amazon, Meta, and Google expanding nearby. Ohio already hosts more than 100…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 19, 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

Job applicants sitting in a row waiting for interviews, illustrating current Ohio job market trends.

Business News

New data indicates Ohio job market is softening as private sector shrinks

The Ohio job market faces significant headwinds as new state data reveals a decline in private-sector employment numbers. Economists warn that the Ohio job market is cooling faster than previously estimated despite a superficial dip in the unemployment rate. State data reveals troubling economic signals New figures released this week paint a complex picture…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 9, 20260Comments