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Federal official touts what could be world's largest data center in Southern Ohio
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Immigration Contributes to Cincinnati's Growth as Housing Supply Lags
Greater Cincinnati keeps adding people and jobs, and a new regional report says international immigration has contributed significantly to that growth, even as the area struggles to build enough housing to accommodate its growing population. That's the core finding of the Cincinnati Regional Chamber's 2026 State of the Region report,...
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CVS Caremark senior VP Joshua Fredell shares prescription savings tips on Good Day Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The cost of prescription medications can make it difficult for many Americans to stay on track with their treatment. Joshua Fredell, Pharmacist and Senior Vice President at CVS Caremark, joined Good Day Dayton to explain how to better understand pharmacy benefits, find potential savings, and make prescriptions more affordable.
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PCA Announces Plans To Close Ohio Plant
Columbus, Wisconsin based Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) has announced its plans to close its full-line plant in Middletown, Ohio, as the company consolidates the facility’s operations into larger locations. According to a WARN notice filed with the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, the closure will affect...
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Amazon proposes 600-acre Tri-State data center as city seeks annexation
TRENTON, Ohio (WKRC) - Another major tech company is eyeing a massive data center project in the Tri-State, with Amazon proposing a facility on nearly 600 acres spanning both Madison and St. Clair townships. The City of Trenton is working to annex the land tied to the proposed development. Amazon...
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Fifth Third begins huge employee move: 'We want an energized downtown'
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - Fifth Third Bank has begun the move of hundreds of IT workers from a suburban location to one of downtown Cincinnati’s largest office towers. In early 2026, Fifth Third, the ninth-largest bank in the U.S. following its $10.9 billion acquisition of Comerica, signed a...
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'Give them a career': Students try hands-on skilled trades at local training center
MONROE, Ohio (WKRC) - Hundreds of students from across the Tri-State got a hands-on look at skilled trades at the Central Midwest Carpenters Union Training Center in Monroe, where they were able to try the kind of work they could be doing on the job. Instead of a traditional open...
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Cincinnati business leaders urge CPS to delay property tax levy
Cincinnati business leaders have urged Cincinnati Public Schools to pause its proposed five-year, 7-mill property tax levy, citing concerns about transparency, planning and community support. The measure would generate approximately $66.3 million annually and cost homeowners an estimated $245 per year for every $100,000 in property market value. CPS board President Brandon Craig has rejected the request, arguing that recurring revenue is necessary to maintain educational programs and improve student outcomes. The levy remained on the November 3, 2026, ballot as of October 15.
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$290M industrial projects planned in Monroe, Middletown; to create 150+ jobs
BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) — The Butler County Finance Authority has approved financing support for two industrial projects expected to bring a combined $290 million investment to Monroe and Middletown. The projects are projected to create 158 jobs and retain 127 others, according to the authority. Indianapolis-based Scannell Properties...
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Stratacache puts 1.2M-square-foot Eugene, Ore. factory on the market
Dayton digital retail technology company Stratacache is marketing its 1.2 million-square-foot industrial building in Eugene, Ore. Last year, Stratacache noted that the former semiconductor plant had been transformed into a "specialized site for micro-LED production — one of the most important emerging technologies in the future of displays." DOD...
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More big-name stores joining Target at new West Side development
HARRISON, Ohio (WKRC) — TJ Maxx and Chase Bank have signed leases at Harrison Town Center, bringing the roughly $60 million retail development closer to full occupancy. TJ Maxx plans to lease about 25,000 square feet at the Harrison Avenue project and is expected to employ 45 to 50 people. Chase Bank is expected to occupy about 3,100 square feet and add about 15 jobs.
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Cincinnati is overdue on evaluating residential tax abatement reforms
It’s been three years since new rules for residential tax abatements in Cincinnati went into effect, the result of City Council-approved reforms aimed at making the program more equitable. The reforms included a requirement to re-evaluate the program every three years, but the first evaluation didn't happen by a...