Cincinnati employment growth

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…

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data center hub

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…

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