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What We Do

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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Learn more about our mission, vision, and values

Meet the diverse group of leaders passionately supporting our mission

Meet the people serving our region inclusively with passion, Integrity, and fun

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Events

Civic Strategy & Policy

Civic Strategy & Policy

The Civic Strategy & Policy team leads the Chamber’s engagement and advocacy at the intersection of government, public policy, and major civic initiatives. We convene business and civic leaders with key decision makers to advance policies that ensure Cincinnati is a growing, thriving region where everyone belongs.

Your Go-To Resource for Advocacy

Initiatives

We convene business and civic leaders with key decision makers to advance policies and support initiatives that ensure Cincinnati is growing, thriving region where everyone belongs  

An initiative to deliver data-driven analysis regarding vital regional indicators and outcomes. 

We work to bridge the Chamber, its members, and the broader community, to major civic initiatives across the region that impact the growth and economic health of the region.  

We advocate for policies that drive a strong climate to do business, and oppose policies that harm the region, its businesses, or the people who live here.

Events

We convene business and civic leaders with key decision makers to advance policies and support initiatives that ensure Cincinnati is growing, thriving region where everyone belongs  

A platform for Chamber members of various sizes, industries, and backgrounds to actively participate in discussions concerning government, politics, and policy.  

An immersive, invite-only, two-day trip to Washington, D.C., to engage with members of the U.S House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, and Executive branch to elevate the voice of the Cincinnati regional business community and advocate for the region’s priorities.

An immersive, invite-only, multi-day experience in a peer region for senior leaders focused on learning how leading metros accelerate growth, attract talent, and build competitive economies. Past destinations include Toronto, Minneapolis–St. Paul, Charlotte, Dallas–Fort Worth, Atlanta Columbus and Cleveland.

A half-day event to connect with elected officials and administrators from across the Cincinnati region to communicate your business’ priorities, while learning about critical issues happening in the region.

This event marks the release of the yearly State of the Region report, a data-driven look at where the Cincinnati region has been, where it stands today and what’s possible for the future

A one-day event that brings the Cincinnati regional business community to Columbus to engage directly with Ohio’s state government leaders to elevate and advocate for the region’s business priorities.

Cincy Next is the premier leadership development program for early career professionals in the Cincinnati region.

From workshops and trainings to consultations and full year-long cohorts, we are here to help you invest in your employees with development solutions tailored to your organization.

Pete Metz
Pete Metz
Vice President, Civic Strategy & Policy