If you have recently joined or renewed your Cincinnati Chamber membership, we thank you for your trust and partnership, and look forward to shared success going forward. If you haven’t done so just yet, now is a great time to see what a membership means for you and your business.
The Cincinnati Chamber is your partner today, and tomorrow. From leadership development and workforce and talent solutions to a variety of cost saving programs and an extensive network of member businesses waiting to connect, we have something to offer your entire organization. To learn how you can maximize your membership, register for our next Member Benefits 101 on April 27th.
If you’re unable to make it to Member Benefits 101, one of the best ways for you to get connected and engaged through the Cincinnati Chamber is to attend an event. You can always visit cincinnatichamber.com/events to see our event calendar, but here are a few upcoming highlights:
Today from 4-6 p.m., join us at Procter & Gamble for WE Speak: Women in Business Conquer the Secret to Wealth – a program designed to inspire, educate, and provide networking opportunities to women who lead while recognizing women leaders in our region. This WE Speak is all about financial wellness and our panel features leaders who have broken the glass ceiling when it comes to standards around financial wellness.
Wednesday, April 19th from 8:15-9:30 a.m., join us for Cincy Blend: Coffee & Connections – a casual, monthly morning mixer where you can grab a coffee, connect, and network at the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.
It is our privilege to serve you, and we look forward to seeing you at these events and more as we connect you to what matters most to your business and people.
In March, the United States added about 236,000 jobs. This is down from a whopping 472,000 in January and 326,000 in February, but it still represents robust job growth, as the economy continues to chug along. Locally, the latest data is from February, when the Cincinnati region added 2,900 jobs, putting our region at 1.15 million total jobs. That number represents a solid 29,400 year-over-year increase, and an increase of 83,400 since the beginning of 2021. However, job growth in the Cincinnati region does still lag the nation over the past two plus years. This is partly because our labor market is tighter than an already tight national environment. For most of that time the unemployment rate in the Cincinnati region has been lower than the national unemployment rate, a great situation for job seekers, but a tough one for employers looking for talent.
National and Local Unemployment Rate - Not Seasonally Adjusted
The Cincinnati region’s largest celebration of Asian food and culture continues to grow and will feature a record 39 restaurants and food trucks. Additionally, the fan favorite “Secret Menu” will expand to ten, making for a total of nearly 50 food vendors representing 15 Countries – by far the largest in the event’s history.
Celebrating its 12th year, Asian Food will be held Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday, April 30, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the Court Street Plaza in Downtown Cincinnati.
The event is free and open to the public. Specific menu items will be released later this month.
APPLICATIONS FOR LEADERSHIP CINCINNATI AND WE LEAD ARE OPEN
The Leadership Center at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber offers a continuum of leadership development programs for employees at all stages of their careers. These facilitated training programs prepare employees to lead confidently and effectively, while also serving as a powerful retention strategy. Leadership Cincinnati is an immersive civic engagement and development program for established leaders in c-suite or senior executive positions, while WE Lead is a 10-month leadership development experience for high-potential, goal-oriented women looking to advance their careers. Both programs offer professional development and networking opportunities and allow participants to deepen their ties to the Cincinnati region. Learn more about Leadership Cincinnati | Learn more about WE Lead
If you have not filed your 2022 tax returns or if you are filing an extension, take advantage of lowering your taxable expense this year. Call Ed Sawyer at Business Group Resources, Chamber Benefits Member, to get your no cost no obligation analysis of how much you can save through Tax Credits. Call (513) 200-1661 or email to ed.sawyer@businessgroupresources.com
This WE Speak discussion is all about financial wellness. Financial health is a privilege everyone should be able to afford. Our panel features leaders who have broken the glass ceiling when it comes to standards around specifically financial wellness. Topics may include: debunking obstacle and myths regarding wealth, creating cultures of empowerment and financial equity, beginning your journey to building financial freedom, and more. Our panelists for this WE Speak include: Candice Matthews Brackeen, CEO & Founder of Lightship Foundation, Barbara A. Turner, Former President & CEO of Ohio National Financial Services, Cynthia Booth, CEO & Owner of Emerge Manufacturing.
Grab a friend and join us for happy hour at the Kinley Hotel Exchange Bar. Drop by for 30 minutes or stay for the full two hours, we are just excited to meet you! Registrants can enjoy their first drink for free.
Make your morning coffee run an opportunity to meet and connect with other professionals at this month's Cincy Blend at at the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame. This is a free, casual morning mixer and all are welcome – no need to be a Cincinnati Chamber member.
April 27, 2023 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Join us virtually at our next Monthly Member Briefing with keynote speaker Jon Husted, Lt. Governor of the State of Ohio. Following his keynote and Q&A, you'll hear from member showcase companies. The program will conclude with updates from one of our featured partners and a member of the Cincinnati Chamber team.
This event will present bold strategies to measurably advance health and wealth equity for Black and Brown communities by addressing social determinants of health, scaling minority-owned businesses, and creating other unique opportunities. Jordan Miller, Chairman & CEO of Adelphi Bank, the only Black-owned bank in Ohio is the featured speaker.
Within the Cincinnati region, we've seen an increasing need for STEM talent at companies of all sizes in all industries, making a diverse STEM talent pipeline essential to the growth of our region.
The goal of this quarterly series is to showcase the need to bridge the diversity gap in STEM education and careers – as well as initiatives and available resources supporting these efforts – to continue building our region for the future.
It’s busy season at the Ohio Statehouse and we want to put you in the center of the action! Join the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber on May 17 for a reinvigorated Columbus Drive-In. We’ll spend a day on Capitol Square advocating for our regional priorities and the issues of most importance to you and your organization. The General Assembly will be in the height of budget negotiations and seeking to move bills through the legislature ahead of the summer recess—an impactful time to grab a legislator’s ear.
A Region at the Forefront: Maximizing Investments, Raising Our Profile, Growing Our Workforce. Join business and civic leaders as we address these issues with thought leaders in our nation’s capital.
This all-inclusive, overnight advocacy trip carries the voice of our region to Capitol Hill as we meet with members of Congress and key leaders on critical regional priorities.
VanTrust Real Estate, LLC. has begun major renovations to its 176,000 square-foot Landings I building, located in the Blue Ash suburb of Cincinnati. Additions to this best-in-class office property will include a fitness center, tenant lounge, market café, and conference rooms, as well as upgrades to the lobby and rest rooms. Renovations are expected to be completed by June | Learn More
