June 2025
Cincinnati, Ohio is witnessing unprecedented economic growth, driven by record-high employment, major business expansions, rising population gains, and increasing national recognition as a leading Midwest metro.
Cincinnati Region Overtakes Columbus as Ohio’s Employment Leader
What This Means For You: According to a Huntington Bank report, the Greater Cincinnati region surpassed Columbus in 2024 with approximately 1.16 million employees versus 1.15 million, and a GDP of $198 billion, affirming its status as Ohio’s top economic engine.
Aerospace Firm to Add 300 Jobs at Greater Cincinnati Facility
What This Means For You: StandardAero Component Services will invest in its Sharonville campus, bringing 300 new full-time jobs in aerospace manufacturing over the next few years, with support from JobsOhio and REDI Cincinnati.
Resilience and JobsOhio Expand Biomanufacturing in Blue Ash
What This Means For You: Resilience, partnering with JobsOhio and REDI Cincinnati, will grow its Blue Ash site by 190,000 sqft, adding automated drug-product capabilities and approximately 200 jobs, pushing the regional headcount for the company toward 1,000.
Cincinnati Metro Continues Population Surge, Narrowing Gap with Peer Cities
What This Means For You: Greater Cincinnati added 20,191 new residents between July 2023 and July 2024, bringing the region’s population to 2.3 million and continuing to narrow the gap with peer metropolitan areas.
Hyatt and Birkla Investment Group Announce Plans for Debut of the Hyatt Centric Brand in Cincinnati, Ohio
What This Means For You: Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Birkla Investment Group announced plans for Hyatt Centric Cincinnati, slated to open in 2026. The 170-room hotel will mark the entry of the Hyatt Centric brand in Ohio and will offer easy access to the heart of bustling downtown Cincinnati.
Pickleball Kingdom Announces New Indoor Facility in Cincinnati, Ohio
What This Means For You: Pickleball Kingdom will open a 12-court indoor facility on Royal Point Drive in Mason by April–May 2025, tapping into the fast-growing pickleball trend and expanding recreational infrastructure.
Wawa Launches Second Store in Greater Cincinnati Amid Major Expansion
What This Means For You: Wawa is set to open its second Ohio location in Fairfield on June 26, as part of an aggressive plan to open 8–10 stores statewide.
New York Developer Proposes $100M, 518‑Unit Apartment Project in Clermont County
What This Means For You: A pair of six‑story multifamily buildings totaling 518 units is planned on 27 acres in Batavia, marking a $100 million suburban housing investment and meeting rising residential demand.
