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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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Featured Article

Chamber Advocacy Council 2025 Post-Election Re-cap

The Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s Advocacy Council hosted an insightful Post-Election Re-Cap event, featuring a panel discussion with Becca Costello and Kevin Aldridge, moderated by Andy Lewis. Together, they unpacked the results of last week’s Cincinnati mayoral and city council elections, offering thoughtful perspectives on what the outcomes mean for the city and the broader region.
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2025 Nelson Schwab Jr. Distinguished Alumni Award & Civic Quotient Award Winners

The Leadership Center hosted the 2025 Annual Leadership Center Celebration where they welcomed the newest class of Leadership Cincinnati and celebrated leaders whose impact continues to shape the Cincinnati region. Rick Greiwe and Carl Satterwhite were awarded the Nelson Schwab Jr. Distinguished Alumni Award. Rick Greiwe | Principal, Greiwe Development |
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The Leadership Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber Announces WE Lead Class 20

Fifty-one leaders from a variety of organizations in the Cincinnati region have been accepted for WE Lead Class 20.
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Emily Croft Thought Leadership

5 Things Executives Moving to Cincinnati Should Know

Moving to a new city can bring a mixture of emotions: excitement and joy for a new chapter, anxiety and fear for all of the unknown that comes with it. It can be difficult to find the balance of adjusting to a new role and company while acclimating yourself and your
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Connect ERG August Recap: Strategies for Leading Across Generations and Cultures

At the Chamber’s recent session on workforce inclusivity and employee resource groups (ERGs), regional leaders explored strategies to navigate cultural and generational differences while aligning grassroots energy with organizational objectives.
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Navigating Ohio’s Complex Workers’ Compensation Landscape: Why Your TPA Matters

By combining claims management expertise with proactive cost-control strategies, a TPA can help employers not just navigate the Ohio BWC system, but truly master it.
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Celebrating August’s Alumni Updates

The Cincinnati Regional Chamber is proud to celebrate the lasting impact of our Leadership Center graduates. Across industries and neighborhoods, our alumni are making a difference—leading organizations, inspiring change, and helping our region grow stronger every day. Each month, we share updates that highlight their achievements, showcase their leadership journeys, and
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Celebrating August’s New Chamber Members

Please join us in welcoming our newest members who joined the Cincinnati Regional Chamber in August! As members, they receive discounts to exclusive events, leadership programs, business resources, and opportunities to build meaningful connections across industries. We’re thrilled to serve this diverse group of businesses and organizations and thank them for
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Metro Seeking Input on MetroRapid

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) — the high-quality travel option that combines the speed, efficiency and comfort of rail transit with the flexibility of traditional bus service — continues to roll along with a series of community engagement meetings planned for this fall.  These meetings build on earlier community engagement efforts in
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Cincinnati Regional Chamber Welcomes 24 Leaders for its third Hello Cincy Executive Class

Hello Cincy Executive is a 6 session program designed for c-suite and executive employees who are new to the Cincinnati region within two years.
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Want to help build Metro’s BRT? Learn about potential contracts at an event on April 30. 

Halfway through its game-changing Reinventing Metro plan, Hamilton County’s public transit system has unveiled many services and options for riders and impacted the region’s economy. And there’s much more to come.
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United Way Celebrates Businesses That Give Back

Halfway through its game-changing Reinventing Metro plan, Hamilton County’s public transit system has unveiled many services and options for riders and impacted the region’s economy. And there’s much more to come.
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Food, Fun and Dim Sum: Asian Food Fest Returns for 14th Year with Expanded Family Zone and Announces Vendor Line-up

The two-day community extravaganza celebrating Asian culture and cuisine attracts nearly 120,000 attendees annually and has become one of the Cincinnati region’s fastest growing and most culturally diverse events.
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Meet Metro Rapid, the newly named BRT system

Halfway through its game-changing Reinventing Metro plan, Hamilton County’s public transit system has unveiled many services and options for riders and impacted the region’s economy. And there’s much more to come.
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Cincinnati Regional Chamber Welcomes James Watkins, CEO of Triversity Construction, as new Board Chair

At its Annual Dinner last Thursday, the Cincinnati Regional Chamber held its “passing of the gavel” ceremony to welcome its new Board Chair.
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Cincinnati Regional Chamber Recognizes We are Making Black History Honorees at 7th Annual Award Ceremony

On Thursday, February 27th, at its Annual Dinner, the Cincinnati Regional Chamber recognized eight individuals as honorees of its We Are Making Black History campaign.
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Celebrating Black History Month: Our Staff

Halfway through its game-changing Reinventing Metro plan, Hamilton County’s public transit system has unveiled many services and options for riders and impacted the region’s economy. And there’s much more to come.
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Business & Leadership

University Business Summit Highlights Momentum for Talent Retention

The Chamber’s first ever University Business Summit welcomed over 120 university, business, and community leaders to connect, learn, and share insights regarding the direction of the region for attracting and retaining young professionals.
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The Leadership Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber Announces Leadership Cincinnati Class 49

Sixty-one leaders from a variety of organizations in the Cincinnati region have been accepted for Class 49 of Leadership Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s flagship program .
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Employer Tours Strengthen Cincinnati’s Business Community

The Workforce Innovation Center is fostering a more connected business community by organizing employer tours that showcase some of the Cincinnati region’s most successful companies.
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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 Regional Chamber Recognizes 61 Future Leaders for C-Change Class 20

C-Change is designed for advancing mid-career leaders in the Cincinnati region.
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Cincinnati Regional Chamber Recognizes 53 Future Leaders for Cincy Next Class 12

Cincy Next is a program for emerging leaders with fewer than 8 years of professional experience to strengthen leadership skills, expand networks, and increase knowledge of self, business, and community.
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The Leadership Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber Announces WE Lead Class 19 – Leaders Across the Region Participate in the Premier Development Program Designed for Women

Gallatin President Wym Portman and BT Rise Founder & CEO Barbara Turner to join list of Nelson Schwab, Jr. Distinguished Alumni; HealthPath Foundation President Kiana Trabue to receive inaugural Civic Quotient Award 
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Cincinnati Regional Chamber selects 55 young leaders for Cincy Next class 11

55 leaders from a variety of organizations in the Cincinnati region have been accepted for Class 11 of Cincy Next.
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Regional Topics of Note

Membership Spotlights

Shangri-La Dispensaries, a new Silver Member of the Cincinnati Chamber, provides safe, convenient cannabis products nationwide. At Shangri-La Dispensaries, they have crafted a premium cannabis shopping experience where the primary focus is you – their patients and consumers. They have a team of professional healthcare workers and highly educated budtenders offering an unparalleled level of knowledge and service to empower visitors during their journey with cannabis.

Shangri-La Dispensaries is opening their first Cincinnati location at 4503 W. 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Join them for their grand opening Celebration July 19 at 2 pm.

Reserve Squad transforms how companies re-engage former employees for project-based or short-term roles. They recruit and manage alumni for flexible work opportunities, helping organizations quickly fill project needs with trusted talent.

Reserve Squad believes leaving a company shouldn’t be the end of the story. In fact, their data shows that alumni who return on a project basis bring deeper loyalty, cultural fit, and fresh perspective. Their Reservists, many of whom are caregivers, retirees, or professionals in career transition, value the chance to contribute without sacrificing personal priorities. Reserve Squad is rewriting the script on what workforce re-entry can look like.

Reserve Squad, a Cincinnati Chamber Gold Member, has participated in Chamber events focused on innovation, workforce development, and women in leadership. These gatherings have helped them build meaningful relationships with like-minded organizations and grow awareness of project-based opportunities as a strategic talent solution. They are excited to continue building community around the future of flexible work.

Click here to learn how alumni project work can strengthen your team and create new pathways.

Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County strives to serve as the unified voice of the nonprofit sector in Hamilton County.

They are one of only 4 Human Services Chambers in the country, and 3 of them are in Ohio. This is fortunate for the Human Services Chambers as they are advocating more at the State and Federal level. They go out of our way to work with ALL sectors in Hamilton County to ensure this region is thriving.

Human Services Chambers engages daily with the business community. They believe that they are a necessary piece of the overall puzzle of economic prosperity in our region.

Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County, a silver member of the Cincinnati Chamber, is engaged with our partners at Cincinnati Compass, the Workforce Innovation Center, and the Chamber’s Leadership Center. Their CEO is a recent Leadership Cincinnati graduate.

Please see this brief video that breaks down their economic impact report, which was commissioned by the Alpaugh Family Economics Center at the University of Cincinnati in conjunction with the Leadership Council for Nonprofits and the OneSource Center for Nonprofit Excellence.

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Build Pro Wholesale, a new silver member of the Cincinnati Chamber, is passionate about providing top tier building solutions. They are dedicated to delivering high-quality materials that not only enhance space but also prioritize cost savings for valued customers.

Build Pro Warehouse supplies the materials that help contractors, builders, and remodelers across Greater Cincinnati get the job done—on time and on budget. They aren’t a big box. They aren’t corporate. They are a locally owned warehouse offering contractor-grade materials at factory-direct prices, ready when you need them. And their customers include everyone from seasoned GCs and flippers to first-time renovators and multifamily developers.

The staff at Build Pro Warehouse is excited to connect with other business owners, share their expertise, and build the kind of relationships that make this city stronger—one project at a time. Located just minutes from downtown Cincinnati, they are proud to be part of the region’s growth. Have a job coming up? Contact allison.d@buildprowarehouse.com

The Greater Cincinnati Navy League, a silver member of the Cincinnati Chamber, has three primary tasks:

  1. To advocate for the nation’s sea services: the Navy, the Marines, the Coast Guard, and the Merchant Marine.
  2. To support local youth programs for Sea Cadets and JROTC to encourage young people to serve our country.
  3. To inform their 250+ members about matters related to our sea services through luncheons, dinner meetings, quarterly newsletters, and their website.

This year, the Cincinnati Navy League began constructing an important local landmark that is likely to become a civic icon. The “USS Cincinnati Memorial Peace Pavilion” will be a full-sized representation of the submarine, over 360 feet long, and will use artifacts from the Nuclear Submarine USS Cincinnati, SSN 693, to commemorate the importance of this ship and its crew during the Cold War. It will engage visitors with the science, technology, engineering, and math embodied in a submarine and the skilled trades required to build Navy ships.

The memorial is adjacent to the Voice of America Park and Athletic Complex in West Chester, in Butler County. The park includes a sports complex that attracts over 500,000 young athletes and their families each year. The memorial will feature many interactive displays designed by local schools for visitors, especially students, to explore features of a submarine’s systems. We invite the public to follow our project as it progresses towards its completion in the spring of 2026. See their video highlighting the vision and mission of the project here.

The Rubinstein Library at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is the place for patients and families to turn for extensive health-related information on developmental and behavioral issues. They are a free service open to the community with the goal of providing access to resources, whether that is medical research delivered to staff, health-related information provided to patients or families, or a storybook for a child.

The Rubinstein Library has over 2,000 books with a non-fiction collection covering a wide range of developmental and behavioral disorders, and a children’s literature collection meant to entertain and educate. The library also has a small collection of educational aids meant to develop skills such as hand-eye coordination, large and fine motor skills, and social skills.

Cincinnati Children’s is a Momentum Investor of the Cincinnati Regional Chamber.

Dermatology Specialist of Greater Cincinnati, located in Anderson is a silver member of the Cincinnati Chamber. They provide the highest quality medical, surgical, pediatric, and cosmetic skin care for patients of all ages with the goal of helping you maintain healthy, beautiful skin.

Dermatology Specialists of Greater Cincinnati providers have extensive experience in dermatology and a genuine concern and compassion for their patients. They are now offering IG-SRT, a gentle, surgery-free treatment that utilizes superficial radiation under the guidance of ultrasound imaging.

Sunesis Container Services is the newest member of the Sunesis Holdings family, joining Sunesis Construction, Sunesis Environmental and Sunesis Properties in July 2023. In addition to dumpster rental and service, they recently opened their C&D processing facility and waste transfer station, where they sort the waste from their containers, as well as C&D that customers bring directly. Sunesis operates in both the public and private sectors and has earned its reputation for completing difficult projects on time, within budget and with excellent customer service.