REDI Cincinnati Celebrates 2020 Wins and Awardees, Sets Path Forward for 2021

CINCINNATI, OHIO – APRIL 1, 2020 – Yesterday, REDI Cincinnati hosted its seventh annual meeting virtually with more than 200 guests to celebrate the region’s 2020 project wins, present its annual awards, and look at what to expect for the region’s economic development efforts in 2021. David Spaulding, ...

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A region of possibilities for new college graduates

If you haven’t heard the news, the Cincinnati region is the top city for new college grads – again. For the second consecutive year SmartAsset.com put the region in the number one spot on its list. Source: SmartAsset     Unlimited potential for your new career SmartAsset ...

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Engagement beyond the Classroom: NKU’s Center for Applied Informatics

One Greater Cincinnati school is changing the way the region thinks about work force development. The Northern Kentucky University (NKU) College of Informatics teaches students how to use technology to solve real-world problems via their virtual co-op program.“Our goal is to deliver innovative solutions ...

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How Automation is Changing Our Job Landscape

Much has been made of the way automation is transforming jobs. Tasks that once took several people a full day to complete can now be done by a single robot in a few hours. Automation is expected to continue to change the way we work – this time by eliminating tasks instead of eliminating jobs.Task ...

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Searching for innovation in Ohio

Innovation is key to ensuring companies remain competitive. And, JobsOhio wants to support innovation that solidifies our regional companies as industry leaders.Supporting innovationIn a recent REDI Cincinnati Community Partners meeting, JobsOhio's Andrew Deye, senior director of strategy, sales and ...

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How innovation is attracting FDI to the U.S.

Just last month, I attended the 48th annual Midwest U.S.-Japan Conference in St. Louis.My biggest takeaway from the event was a feeling of renewed enthusiasm for future foreign direct investment (FDI), specifically in the Midwest. This enthusiasm is fueled by a strong U.S. economy, especially when compared ...

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2 reasons Greater Cincinnati is right for food companies

For a town with the nickname “Porkopolis,” Greater Cincinnati had better be known for its food.And – let’s be clear – we are.In the 1800s, the region was the world’s largest pork producer. While that title has since been ceded, Greater Cincinnati is still the right place to make food.1. Growth ...

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Dearborn County mill finds new life

When first considering a new location, the Siemer Milling leadership never considered a property in Harrison, Indiana. But, the city ended up having exactly what the company needed to grow.The Whitewater Mill project brought together regional and local economic developers in a unique way that clearly ...

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Smart, inclusive fitness equipment helps users get more from a workout and share it with their doctor

The idea came to him when Ryan Eder was at the gym. “I originally saw a man in a wheelchair struggling to work out,” said Eder. “And I was inspired to change the way we think about fitness.” Out of that one experience, IncludeFitness was created. Fitness technology for better health IncludeFitness’s ...

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Hamilton-based credit card issuer recognized for Greater Cincinnati location decision

One of the Top 10 credit card issuers in the U.S., Barclaycard has been growing rapidly in the past several years, and it needed to expand to support that growth. The expansion was spurred, in part, by an increase in its branded products and the number of partnerships in which Barclaycard provides co-branded ...

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