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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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Recognize & Celebrate Businesses & people

Great Living Cincinnatians

Celebrate the leadership, vision, tenacity, and love of community shared by the recipients of the Great Living Cincinnatian Award, presented annually by the Cincinnati Chamber since 1967. 

Great Living Cincinnatians Award

Leadership, vision, tenacity and love of community are the hallmarks shared by the recipients of the Great Living Cincinnatian Award, presented annually, since 1967, by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber.

Recipients are selected from candidates by the Cincinnati Chamber’s senior council based on the following criteria:

  • Community service;
  • Business and civic attainment on a local, state and national or international level;
  • Leadership;
  • Awareness of the needs of others;
  • Distinctive accomplishments that have brought favorable attention to their community, institution or organization.

Awards will be presented to recipients at the Cincinnati Chamber’s Annual Dinner on February 27, 2025.

2025 Honorees

The 2025 Class of Great Living Cincinnatians features four individuals who have left an indelible mark on our Region. They are servant leaders, mentors, and friends. We are honored to recognize James M. Anderson, Dolores J. Lindsay, Charles R. Scheper, and Geraldine “Ginger” B. Warner as Great Living Cincinnatians.

James M. Anderson
Dolores J. Lindsay
Charles R. Scheper
Geraldine “Ginger” B. Warner

Previous Honorees

2024 Honorees
John F. Barrett
Sister Sally Duffy, SC
Delores Hargrove-Young
Donna Salyers
Larry A. Sheakley
Janet B. Reid, Ph.D.
Donald P. Klekamp
C. Smith
Charles O. Dillard MD
Roger L. Howe
Donna Jones Baker
Jean Robert de Cavel
O’dell Moreno Owens, MD, MPH
Uma R. Kotagal, MBBS, MS
Harry Santen
Don Neyer
Joseph H. Head, Jr.
Alva Jean Crawford
John J. Frank, Jr.
Sister Rose Ann Fleming, SND de N
Judith B. Van Ginkel, Ph.D.
Robert J. Kohlhepp
Chester C. Pryor II, M.D.
John F. Steele, Sr

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Recipients are selected from candidates by the Cincinnati Chamber’s senior council based on the following criteria: – Community service – Business and civic attainment on a local, state and national or international level – Leadership – Awareness of the needs of others – Distinctive accomplishments that have brought favorable attention to their community, institution or organization