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Grow our Population

We strengthen civic ties and create meaningful and fruitful connections for those who are here. We work with government, businesses, educational institutions, and community partners to ensure a welcoming environment that helps newcomers find success and opportunity in our region.

Grow our Economy

Through bold leadership, advocacy and partnerships with city, county, state and federal policy makersthe Cincinnati Regional Chamber advances a pro-business and pro-development policy initiatives that stimulate and grow our regional economy.

Grow our Cultural Vibrancy

With hundreds of thousands of attendees each year, we create events and experiences that drive vibrancy in our region. Beyond what we produce, we’re deeply engaged and invested in growing the region’s cultural vibrancy by supporting arts, culture, sports, and entertainment assets and investments.

A Strong Business Community

We create member experiences, connections, and programming that meet the unique needs of businesses in our region. We’re a driver of regional collaboration, ensuring that our diverse civic and business communities are aligned, engaged, and have their voices heard.

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Work-Based Learning: Takeaways from the University Business Summit  

Higher education institutions in Ohio are now mandated to provide work-based educational programs for their students. What does that mean for employers?  The quick background: A new piece of legislation, House Bill 96, calls on Ohio’s public two- and four-year colleges and universities to expand co-op and internship programs that connect students’ coursework to their intended careers. The 2026-27 academic year
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Workforce Innovation Gen Z

How Cincinnati Can Attract & Retain Gen Z Workers

New data shows an opportunity to grow our region by attracting more Gen Z and Millennial workers. With the right focus on housing, jobs, and inclusion, we can build a stronger, more dynamic future. See how Cincinnati can lead the way.
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Celebrating a Cincinnati Staple: Findlay Market’s Enduring Economic Impact

Findlay Market has been fueling Cincinnati’s economy and community for nearly 175 years—and now we have the data to prove it. Check out the new Economic Impact Report from the Center for Research & Data at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber to see how this historic market continues to drive growth, equity,
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BLINK® Announces 2026 Dates and Opens Call to Artists

The Nation’s Largest Immersive Light, Art, and Projection Mapping Event Returns October 8-11, 2026
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Monthly Member Briefing Recap: CVG’s Economic Impact and Federal Priorities

Ohio is facing a critical childcare shortage that is hindering workforce participation, slowing business growth, and costing the state billions. A recent analysis by the U.S. and Ohio Chambers of Commerce estimates that Ohio loses $5.48 billion every year due to childcare-related workforce disruptions, including $1.5 billion in lost tax revenue.
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Cincinnati Chamber, Duke Energy & Huntington Bank announce seven recipients of $5,000 grants through Storefronts to the Forefront

CINCINNATI — June 24, 2025 — The Cincinnati Regional Chamber is pleased to announce the return of Storefronts to the Forefront, a unique partnership with Duke Energy and The Huntington National Bank to promote increased visibility of small businesses in our region. This initiative has recognized and promoted small businesses in
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Metro drives economic growth for region

No region can truly thrive without a thriving transit system. New CEO Andy Aiello shares Metro’s impact on the regional economy, recent improvements and innovations, and big plans for the future.
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Leslie Mooney Named Executive Director of BLINK®

The leadership team behind BLINK®, the nation’s largest immersive light and art event, is proud to announce Leslie Mooney as the festival’s new Vice President and Executive Director.
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A Taste of Excellence:

Cincinnati Regional Chamber Announces 2025 Best of Taste Winners
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Congratulations to the Graduates of Cincy LEAD Class 2

47 leaders from a variety of organizations in the Cincinnati region graduated from Class 2 of Cincy LEAD on November 17. Cincy LEAD is a leadership development program from the Leadership Center at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. The program is designed to equip advancing leaders with the skills and tools to accelerate
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Community Partners Release Plan to Reconnect Downtown to the Riverfront by Capping Fort Washington Way

At a briefing today, the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County announced a plan to seek a federal planning grant from the Reconnecting Communities pilot program to build decks on top of Fort Washington Way, reconnecting the Central Business District with the Banks and the Ohio River by investing in a
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Cincinnati Chamber Announces the 54 Women Participating in WE Lead Class 17

The Leadership Center at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber released the names of 54 women participating in Class 17 of WE Lead, the flagship leadership development program of its Women Excel (WE) platform. WE Lead, presented by PNC Bank and TiER1 Performance, is a 10-month executive leadership development experience for high-potential,
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Cincinnati Chamber Welcomes 53 Leaders to Leadership Cincinnati Class 46

53 leaders, representing a wide variety of businesses in the region, have been chosen to participate in Class 46 of Leadership Cincinnati USA®, the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber’s premier leadership development program presented by First Financial Bank. “Leadership Cincinnati is our region’s flagship leadership development program for seasoned leaders, and it
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JPMorgan Chase Invests $500,000 in Google Career Certificates Program to Help Black Women in Cincinnati Move into Tech Careers

JPMorgan Chase announces a $500,000 investment that will help to advance a more inclusive economy for Black women, supporting the expansion of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber’s talent pipeline offerings to include a local cohort program for the Google Career Certificates. The new program will also include wraparound career support services.   “As
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Cincinnati Chamber Announces WE Ascend Class 3 Participants

Eight women leaders from a variety of organizations in the Cincinnati region have been accepted for Class 3 of WE Ascend, a leadership development program produced by the Leadership Center at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and presented by PNC Bank. WE Ascend is a leadership development program for BIPOC (Black,
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Cincinnati CIO Roundtable Held its 5th Annual IT Intern Summit at Northern Kentucky University on July 21, 2022

On July 21st, the Cincinnati CIO Roundtable held its 5th Annual IT Intern Summit at Northern Kentucky University. Over 200 students from more than 50 schools across the country participated in the full-day event. The experience kicked off with a high-energy keynote from Mayor Aftab Pureval and then interns spent the
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Congratulations to the Graduates of Cincy LEAD Class 1

Class 1 of Cincy LEAD, the Leadership Center at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber’s leadership development program designed to equip advancing leaders with the skills and tools to accelerate their leadership in their organization and with their teams while building a meaningful network of peers, graduated 55 leaders representing a wide
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Membership Spotlights

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Kenwood, Ohio, the Residence Inn Kenwood, a new Chamber Silver Member, offers a unique blend of comfort and convenience for travelers. With its prime location just steps away from the bustling Kenwood Towne Center, guests have easy access to an array of dining and shopping options. The hotel boasts 134 well-appointed all-suite accommodations, each featuring a fully equipped kitchenette, a spacious living area complete with a sofa bed, and cozy bedrooms. Additional amenities include an indoor pool, a round-the-clock fitness center, laundry facilities, a meeting room, and the added benefits of complimentary Wi-Fi and secure garage parking, ensuring a stay that is both relaxing and productive.

 

 

Mills James, a Chamber Silver Member,  is a meeting & event production, creative media production, and AV hospitality services company with more than 30 full time employees servicing the P&G businesses and their offices around Greater Cincinnati. For 17 years they have produced P&G’s townhalls and business meetings, broadcast streaming them all over the world. Most of the Mills James employees work on-site full time at P&G but there is also a Mills James creative office & photo studio in Covington, at 120 West Pike Street.  At Pike Street Studios, Mills James creatives are busy producing, editing and animating content for local businesses and brands.

 

 

NEST (Nutrition, Education, Safety, Transformation) Community Learning Center is a unique non-profit organization aiming to break the generational cycle of poverty in suburban and rural communities in Eastern Cincinnati. Their mission is to address academic and non-academic barriers perpetuating poverty and provide at-risk school-age children with sound Nutrition and targeted Education in a Safe neighborhood environment to Transform their future outcomes.

NEST is committed to transforming the future outcomes of at-risk school-age children in suburban and rural communities. Join them in their mission to break the cycle of generational poverty. Get involved and support NEST Community Learning Center today!

Learn more at: https://nestclc.org/

The Cincinnati Cyclones, in conjunction with the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Toronto Maple Leafs, have announced a new affiliation agreement. The Cyclones spent the previous season as the affiliate for the New York Rangers, while the Maple Leafs were affiliated with the ECHL’s Newfoundland Growlers since 2018.

“We are thrilled to be associated with an organization with such a storied history as the Toronto Maple Leafs,” said Cyclones General Manager Vice President Kristin Ropp. “To partner with an organization that places value in the development of players from the ECHL through the AHL and into the NHL is truly exciting.”

The Toronto Maple Leafs are 13-time Stanley Cup Champions and have been regarded as one of the premiere NHL franchises since joining the league as an Original Six club in 1917. Toronto has enjoyed eight straight trips to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and plays out of the NHL’s Atlantic Division.

“We are excited to embark on this new partnership with the Cincinnati Cyclones,” stated Brad Treliving, General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. “This is a significant investment for our hockey club as we look to provide our players with the best resources available to support their growth and professional development.”

Since the 2006-07 season, the Cyclones have seen 28 of its players go on to play in the NHL and plenty more receive call-ups to the American Hockey League (AHL). Cincinnati’s new AHL affiliate will be the Toronto Marlies, who have been longtime partners with the Maple Leafs. The two NHL and AHL Toronto based clubs play just over two miles apart downtown with the Leafs skating at Scotiabank Arena and the Marlies playing out of Coca-Cola Coliseum.

“Being a Toronto Native, my foundation for the game of hockey was laid in that city,” said Cyclones Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Jason Payne. “The sport and Leafs Nation mean so much, to so many. It’s not just a part of life, it’s the way of life. I’m excited about the affiliation between our proud franchise the Cincinnati Cyclones and the Original Six Toronto Maple Leafs.”

The Cincinnati Cyclones are a professional hockey team located in southern Ohio and have been a fixture in the pro sports landscape of Cincinnati, OH since 1990. The Cyclones compete in the ECHL and are the AA affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs and the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies. Cincinnati hosts its home games at the Heritage Bank Center and competes in the league’s Central Division.” Visit cincyhockey.com for more information about tickets and ways to get involved.

Learn more at: https://cycloneshockey.com/

The Association of the United States Army is a non-profit, 501c3 organization and the Army’s professional association. They are a voice for the Army, supporting soldiers and their families and honoring veterans. The Major Samuel Woodfill Chapter serves the Southwestern Ohio, Southeastern Indiana, and Northern Kentucky area, in which more than 102,000 veterans reside, according to the 2022 census.

They host many support events every year, including Operation Thank You, which they host in conjunction with the Cincinnati VA and Cincinnati Parks. Operation Thank You is a celebration of military service with free access to veteran and military support organizations, music acts, family and kids zone, and access to currently serving soldiers and equipment. Now in its third year, this year’s event takes place on August 24th, and they’re expecting it to be bigger and better than ever with even more in attendance. You can learn more about the event – including how you can get involved or become a sponsor – on the local AUSA website.

Learn more at: https://www.ausatristate.org/

Avid Autocare serves all makes and models and their highly-skilled auto mechanics provide exceptional auto repair services. The more you learn about them, the more you’ll see that they are masters at auto repair, and they like it that way. They think you will too.

If you own an Audi, Porsche, or VW and want the same great service offered at Avid Autocare in Cincinnati, check out their sister location: Dubwerx. Both locations offer the same 3-year/36,000-mile warranty on all services and free Uber rides and loaner cars to make it easier to arrange the pickup and drop off of your vehicle.

Avid Autocare is a silver member with us, enjoying great healthcare benefits and savings through our ChamberHealth® partnership with Medical Mutual.

Learn more at https://www.avidautocare.com/

BIBIBOP believes in the power of well B-ing through balanced, nourishing, and delicious food. What sets them apart is their commitment to serving healthy Asian food that is accessible and enjoyable for everyone. They are also proud to say they are 100% gluten-free!

BIBIBOP Rookwood is a new silver member with us, and we are excited to have them here in the Cincinnati region. They opened their doors at the end of June, and you can follow them on Facebook to see what’s happening at the restaurant!

Learn more at https://bibibop.com/locations/bibibop-cincinnati-oh-rookwood/

Adopt A Class serves students in Kindergarten through 8th grade in 36 schools across Greater Cincinnati. Schools participating in the AAC program have higher levels of poverty where a majority of students participate in free lunch programs and help is needed most. On average, 97% of the students Adopt A Class serves are eligible for free or reduced meals.

Adopt A Class currently serves students in Cincinnati Public Schools, Catholic Inner-City Schools, Boone County Schools, Princeton City Schools, Norwood City Schools, Newport Independent Schools, Covington Independent Schools, and Middletown City Schools. As a mentor, you’re exposing young people to worlds they may not experience otherwise, and it only requires one hour per month during the school year.

If you’d like to learn more, complete this form and an Adopt A Class staff member will reach out to you

Learn more at https://aacmentors.org

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