Kroger Approved for 15-year Data Center Tax Exemption by Ohio Tax Credit Authority

Cincinnati, Ohio – The Kroger Family of Companies (NYSE: KR) today announced the Ohio Tax Credit Authority has approved a 75%, 15-year data center sales tax exemption for all technology equipment purchased for Kroger’s two data centers and a supporting technology facility respectively located in ...

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Cincinnati-Based FinTech Company to Double in Size

CINCINNATI, OHIO – Luma Financial Technologies, a FinTech company with a presence in both Cincinnati and New York City, announced today that it plans to add new jobs and double its presence at its Cincinnati office. Luma offers an award-winning digital platform that enables its customers, made up of ...

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3 ways to make your next international trip more impactful

REDI Cincinnati is always searching for new businesses and growth opportunities. As our CEO Johnna Reeder often says, to truly be competitive, we need to think about how the Cincinnati region fits into the global economy.As part of this charge, Andrea Enders, manager of business development and projects, ...

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Midwest’s fastest-growing economy an incubator for growth and innovation

Greater Cincinnati is an economic powerhouse in the Midwest. The headquarters town is earning its place as a hub of innovation for Life Sciences, food and flavoring, information technology, shared services, and manufacturing. Whether a company is just starting out or is already a thriving Fortune® 500, ...

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Top IT trends for 2017

It’s no surprise that IT shapes the way we work. I recently attended the Gartner IT conference in Orlando to learn more about information technology trends to look for in 2017.One of the most impactful discussions I participated in surrounded IT trends and business operations. Gartner’s David Cappuccioshared ...

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In a Connected World, Cybersecurity Is Critical

Cincinnati’s cybersecurity sector is ready and able to defend our data. The Covid-19 pandemic had a profound effect on the economic landscape of Cincinnati, a phenomenon thoroughly examined in REDI Cincinnati’s Economic Vibrancy Comparison Report. This report not only elucidates the many consequences ...

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New study: Greater Cincinnati leads in global shift toward innovation districts

In recent years, there has been a lot of talk about innovation districts—and for good reason. These dedicated urban zones provide the proximity and focused resources that entrepreneurs, educators, developers and business leaders need to work together for the greater good. But while the world is ...

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Ocean Accelerator – Startups with a Mission

One Oakley-based startup accelerator is changing businesses by asking “Why?”Founded in 2014, Ocean Accelerator is the only faith-based accelerator of its kind in the United States. Backed by Oakley-based Crossroads Church, the program attracts more than 350 applicants annually from every corner of ...

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4 Fintech trends to watch in 2017

Trust and security. Expect to hear those words more often as the financial technology - or Fintech - industry grows in Greater Cincinnati and throughout the U.S. This year, we attended Money 20/20, an annual financial services conference that identifies the latest trends in this industry ...

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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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