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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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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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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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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Silicon Valley tech company finds talent it needs in Greater Cincinnati

Quotient needs the brightest minds and the best talent to remain an industry leader. Its commitment to growth in Greater Cincinnati is catching the attention of local economic developers. On March 2, Quotient earned a James A. Wuenker Growth Award from the Regional Economic Development ...

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Why Economic Developers Should Care About Their Startup Ecosystems

At a fireside chat with Cintrifuse’s Wendy Lea, cofounder of America Online (AOL) and billionaire venture capitalist Steve Case had some bold words to share:“Disruption is going to hit [big companies] in the face.” Case is making a point to invest in communities like Greater Cincinnati ...

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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 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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