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What We Do

Champion the Region’s Unique Assets

We produce large-scale community events, celebrate diversity, enliven the community, stimulate the local economy, and cultivate community building.

Two girls at Taste of Cincinnati

People, Businesses, and Events Infuse Our Region with Vibrancy

We believe in the power of community and celebrate the diversity of our region’s offerings. These are the experiences and stories that connect and bind us – cultivating senses of place and belonging. Whether you are a Cincinnati-native, a newcomer, or a visitor, we want you to feel welcome and invite you to celebrate community with us. Unwind the threads of our unique tapestry and discover what makes our region shine.

Meet Me Downtown highlights the impact employees have on the regional economy.

With nearly 88,000 employees, downtown Cincinnati is the largest employment area in the 15-county MSA, according to the Chamber’s State of the Region report. It is home to some of the region’s biggest companies, including P&G, 5/3, Western Southern, and Kroger, key government agencies, and hundreds of small businesses that rely on the traffic from employees who are in the office each day.

 

Realm Magazine

Realm is a quarterly print publication connecting area executives with each other and with news, resources, and opportunities designed to help them succeed and is mailed to more than 4,500 executives throughout the region. The joint project of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and Cincinnati Magazine was named Best Business Publication in Ohio by the Cleveland Press Club’s 2020 Excellence in Journalism Awards.

Cincinnati Experience

CX is a resource available for the region’s organizations, institutions, and companies to use in their own marketing efforts. CX exists to show the world that the Cincinnati region is an amazing place for building a life, a business, or an awesome getaway.

Asian Food Fest

Celebrate the diversity within our local Asian American community with authentic cultural performances and delicious cuisine. This vibrant community festival celebrates culture and cuisine from Asian countries including Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, China, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The festival also features live entertainment, local craft and Asian beer, fun family activities, and more.

BLINK®

Witness a rare display of artistry and experience enchanting activities from around the globe at BLINK – the largest light, art, and projection mapping event in the nation. This festival spans 30+ blocks from Over-the-Rhine to Covington, KY featuring largescale projection mapping, murals, urban artscapes, media light, interactive art and diverse, eclectic entertainment. BLINK shines a light – literally and figuratively – on our region’s creative community and beautiful architecture.

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati®

Experience the region’s rich German heritage and celebrate community with savory food, beer, and lively music at America’s largest Oktoberfest. The tradition began in 1976 as a block party and since its humble beginnings, the event has grown to be recognized as the nation’s largest Oktoberfest.

Taste of Cincinnati®

Taste of Cincinnati is the nation’s longest running free culinary arts festival. This 3-day food and entertainment extravaganza takes place in downtown Cincinnati featuring more than 65 restaurants, food trucks, and Findlay Market vendors from across the region serving up delicious and delectable menu items as well as a large variety of beers and continuous live entertainment throughout the event.

Storefronts to the Forefront

Produced by Duke Energy, Huntington Bank and the Cincinnati Chamber, this initiative is designed to further strengthen our region’s many unique neighborhood business districts. This is year Storefronts to the Forefront is offering $5,000 grants to existing storefront businesses located in Blue Ash, OH, West Chester, OH, Newport, KY, Oxford, OH, Camp Washington, OH, Harrison, OH, and Ft. Mitchell, KY. Recipients will be able to use the funds for capital improvements, marketing support, expansion investments, or other growth-related efforts. In addition, Storefronts to the Forefront will promote the business and surrounding district.