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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How 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 ...

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The Cincinnati Insurance Company Expands Innovation Efforts

Cincinnati, December 8, 2020 – Cincinnati Financial Corporation announced that its lead property-casualty subsidiary, The Cincinnati Insurance Company, plans to accelerate its digital and data transformation to meet the changing needs of independent insurance agents and their clients. The expanded ...

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EBTH 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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Cincinnati Cloud Consulting Firm Set to Double Ohio Headcount

CINCINNATI, February 22, 2021 – Interlink Cloud Advisors, a consulting firm specializing in premier Microsoft’s Cloud technologies, has announced that it will add 16 new jobs at its location in Deerfield Township within the Cincinnati region. The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved a Job Creation ...

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CTI Announces New Campus in Cincinnati for Expanded Laboratory Services

CINCINNATI, February 22, 2021 – CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services (CTI) a global, privately held, full-service contract research organization headquartered in Covington, KY, announced today that it is expanding its presence in the Tri-State area with the opening of a new campus near downtown ...

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