A PLACE TO BE KNOWN

Whether you are looking to live here, start a business, or just visit, the Cincinnati region has become nationally recognized for the outstanding opportunities we offer to build your life and career. But don’t just take our word for it, here is what others are saying:

#1

#1 Zoo in the Nation

– USA Today, 2022 and 2021

#1 in Tax Climate for New Data Centers/Distribution (Ohio)

– Tax Foundation, 2021

#1 Best city in the nation for college grads

– SmartAsset, 2021

#1 Best regional airport in North America

– Skytrax World Airport Survey, 2020

#1 City for beer drinkers

– SmartAsset, 2020

#1 Lowest cost of living, major metros

– Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2019

#1 City where your dollar stretches the furthest

– Policy Genius, 2018

#1 Metro for sustainability

– Site Selection Magazine, 2018

#2

#2 Best Regional Airport in North America

- SkyTrax, 2022

#2 City to work from home

– Apartment Guide, 2021

#2 State for automotive manufacturing strength (Ohio)

– Business Facilities, 2021

#2 State for aerospace attractiveness (Ohio)

– PWC, 2020

#2 Best world airport (CVG) serving 5-10M passengers

– Skytrax World Airport Survey, 2020

#2 Best city in the nation for new college grads

– SmartAsset, 2018

#2 10 up-&-coming U.S. cities to visit NOW

– Huffington Post, 2017

#2 City for environmentally focused jobs

– GoodCall, 2017

#2 Best Botanical Gardens in the Nation (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens)

- USA Today, 2022

#3

#3 US Metro for Sustainability

- Site Selection Magazine, 2022

#3 in Tax Climate for Capital-Intensive Manufacturers (Ohio)

– Tax Foundation, 2021

#3 Top Metros in Fiber Distribution

– Duke Energy, 2021

#3 Largest manufacturing state in the U.S. (Ohio)

– Business Facilities, 2020

#3 Largest Manufacturing employment (Ohio)

– Business Facilities, 2020

#3 Largest exporter of transportation equipment

– BEA, 2019

#3 Best city for launching an online business

– Sellics, 2018

#3 Top alternative cities for young professionals

– moveBuddha, 2018

#4

#4 City for best parks in the country

– The Trust for Public Land, 2022

#4 Best Children's Hospital in the U.S.

- U.S. News., 2021

#4 Best City for Recreation

– WalletHub, 2021

#4 Place to launch your career

– LinkedIn, 2020

#4 Most untapped city for startups

– Fundera, 2019

#4 Best city for first-time homebuyers

– Lending Tree, 2019

#4 Place where Americans live the most balanced lifestyle

– Magnify Money, 2019

#4 Best city for jobs

– Money Magazine, 2018

#4 Best city for starting a business

– How to Start an LLC, 2018

#4 Happiest city in which to work

– Forbes, 2017

#5

#5 in Tax Climate for Labor-Intensive Manufacturers (Ohio)

– Tax Foundation , 2021

#5 Largest state in craft beer production (Ohio)

– Brewers Association, 2021

#5 Best state for business (Indiana)

– Chief Executive Magazine, 2021

#5 Market ripe for future tech growth

– Zillow, 2020

#5 Top Metro and Micropolitan Areas for Corporate Facility Investment

– Site Selection Magazine, 2019

#5 Best in the U.S.: destinations to see in 2018

– Lonely Planet, 2018

#6

#6 For Health Care Jobs (Ohio)

– Business Facilities Magazine, 2021

#6 Largest exporter of paper manufacturing

– BEA, 2019

#6 City with amazing public art

– Livability, 2019

#7

#7 Best Regional Airport in the World

- SkyTrax, 2022

#7 Largest cargo airport in North America (CVG)

– Air Cargo World, 2021

#7 Best Place to Invest in Real Estate

– Rocket Homes, 2021

#7 For Aerospace/Defense (Ohio)

– Business Facilities, 2021

#7 Best state for business (Ohio)

– Chief Executive Magazine, 2021

#7 City for corporate headquarters

– Business Facilities, 2020

#7 Best food festivals

– Jetsetter, 2017

#8

#8 For Manufacturing Employment) (Ohio)

– Business Facilities, 2021

#8 Best city for runners

– SmartAsset, 2020

#8 Top place to visit

– Money, 2019

#8 City where jobs will be in 2020

– Forbes, 2019

#8 Place to visit in 2018 (In the World)

– New York Times, 2018

#9

#9 Best Places to Live in the U.S.

- Bankrate, 2022

#9 Best Cities for Women in Tech

- SmartAsset, 2022

#9 Best Summer Travel Destinations

- WalletHub, 2022

#9 City Where Tech Strength Defies the Pandemic

– LinkedIn, 2021

#9 For Solar Power Jobs (Ohio)

– Business Facilities, 2021

#9 Best city for jobs

– Glassdoor, 2020

#9 Largest exporter of Printing and Related Support Activities

– BEA, 2019

#9 Largest exporter of leather and allied product manufacturing

– BEA, 2019

#9 City for budget-friendly-dating

– SmartAsset, 2019

#9 2018 Trend Destination Hotlist

– American Express, 2018

#10

#10 Best Business Climate (Mid-sized Metro)

– Business Facilities, 2021 & 2022

#10 Best city for a staycation

– WalletHub, 2021

#10 Best metros areas for STEM professionals

– WalletHub, 2019

#11

#11 Hottest U.S. job market

– Wall Street Journal, 2020

#11 Best city to travel to in 2021

– Travel and Leisure, 2020

#11 Largest U.S. metro exporter of goods

– BEA, 2019

#11 Top place to retire

– WalletHub, 2020

#11 Hottest U.S. city for tech jobs

– Time Magazine, 2018

#12

#12 Largest exporter of textile product mills

– BEA, 2019

#13

#13 Metro for STEM professionals

– Zillow, 2020

#13 Top cities where millennials are moving

– SmartAsset, 2018