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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 ...
Read MoreHow 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 ...
Read MoreSearching 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 ...
Read MoreHow 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 ...
Read More2 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 ...
Read MoreDearborn 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 ...
Read MoreSmart, 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 ...
Read MoreHamilton-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 ...
Read MoreHow to leverage IT trends for economic development
To remain competitive, economic development professionals should pay close attention to changing IT trends. While reading the recent Gartner CIO survey, I noticed three trends that could impact business in Greater Cincinnati: The top places companies spent their 2015 IT dollars are business intelligence ...
Read MoreEBTH Commits to Local Job Creation in Thriving Pre-owned Goods Market
CINCINNATI, January 25, 2021 – Everything But the House (EBTH), a full-service consignment and e-commerce marketplace for pre-owned goods announced its commitment to create more than 800 new jobs in Ohio by the end of 2025. The City of Blue Ash council members believe that EBTH’s investment in job ...
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