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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…
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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…
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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…
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…


