/tags/economic-development economic development en-US Copyright Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:59:42 GMT /local-news/2024-12-16/hamilton-county-facade-facelifts-reading-lockland-cheviot Commissioners selected six communities for a grant program to help improve the appearance of their business districts. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:59:42 GMT /local-news/2024-12-16/hamilton-county-facade-facelifts-reading-lockland-cheviot Bill Rinehart /news/2023-06-14/covington-industrial-space-latonia-commerce-center The $17.6-million building with 146,000-square feet of space is being built behind the Latonia Commerce Center. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:28:54 GMT /news/2023-06-14/covington-industrial-space-latonia-commerce-center Ann Thompson /local-news/2023-01-23/cincinnati-purchase-former-saks-building-3-million Cincinnati will spend $3 million to purchase the now-empty location of the former Saks Fifth Avenue Downtown. The department store permanently closed at the end of last year. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:21:54 GMT /local-news/2023-01-23/cincinnati-purchase-former-saks-building-3-million Becca Costello /politics/2023-01-19/draft-audit-cincinnati-development-deals-no-wrongdoing But Christopher Smitherman, the former council member who suggested it, questions whether the audit went far enough. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 22:38:45 GMT /politics/2023-01-19/draft-audit-cincinnati-development-deals-no-wrongdoing Becca Costello /local-news/2021-11-15/cincinnati-is-set-to-pay-1-2m-to-redevelop-former-fountain-square-macys Cincinnati Council voted Wednesday to approve $1.2 million in financing to redevelop the former Macy's at Fountain Square. Tue, 16 Nov 2021 02:26:09 GMT /local-news/2021-11-15/cincinnati-is-set-to-pay-1-2m-to-redevelop-former-fountain-square-macys Becca Costello /local-news/2021-10-25/council-nears-approval-of-ethics-director-and-a-ban-on-some-donations-to-curb-corruption Cincinnati Council voted 8-0 Wednesday to ban some campaign contributions in an effort to combat corruption, and to create a new position to oversee all reform efforts at City Hall. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 21:19:18 GMT /local-news/2021-10-25/council-nears-approval-of-ethics-director-and-a-ban-on-some-donations-to-curb-corruption Becca Costello /local-news/2021-10-11/cincinnati-ethics-good-government-officer A director of ethics and good government could take on responsibility for implementing anti-corruption reform in Cincinnati. Creating that new position is a key part of City Manager Paula Boggs Muething's reform recommendations, outlined in a new report. Mon, 11 Oct 2021 21:51:52 GMT /local-news/2021-10-11/cincinnati-ethics-good-government-officer Becca Costello /local-news/2021-09-29/hamilton-county-comprehensive-economic-development-strategy Some of the high points for the county include a strong Fortune 500 company presence; market competitiveness; successful urban core revitalization; and a "climate safe zone." Downsides included a "poor transportation system;" high property tax rates; high poverty rates and job growth in low-wage jobs; low number of immigrants; uneven market performance; and economic liabilities around infrastructure, like bridges. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 23:01:17 GMT /local-news/2021-09-29/hamilton-county-comprehensive-economic-development-strategy Jolene Almendarez /local-news/2021-08-29/hamilton-county-hosts-public-meetings-on-disparities-in-contracts-procurement Hamilton County officials want feedback as they begin an economic disparity study. Sun, 29 Aug 2021 17:30:00 GMT /local-news/2021-08-29/hamilton-county-hosts-public-meetings-on-disparities-in-contracts-procurement Becca Costello /local-news/2021-08-19/cincy-officials-praise-recommendations-of-economic-development-reform-panel Some say the recommendations don't go far enough to fix a system that led to three council member indictments last year. Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:30:00 GMT /local-news/2021-08-19/cincy-officials-praise-recommendations-of-economic-development-reform-panel Becca Costello