Top Cincinnati Business Opportunities This Week

The Insider's Guide to The Greater Cincinnati Business Community

Author

Mike Marcellus
January 29, 2026

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The Cincinnati Networker

👋 Good afternoon, Cincinnati! Welcome to The Cincinnati Networker, the local newsletter serving 18,789 professionals in the Cincinnati business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Ohio data centers growth reshape state economy as infrastructure surges

👀 Cincinnati budget 2026 prioritizes public safety, housing and transit investment

📈 Cincinnati organizations looking for facility rental and event management services, marketing and reservations,, Media/Video Services, Investment Advisor, Workers' Compensation Third-Party Administration Services, and more

❤️ Ohio offers 'do's and don'ts' for finding unclaimed funds, Cincinnati’s rising startup scene fuels growth in AI and PropTech innovation, and more

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🍇 GRAPEVINE
Cincinnati Business Buzz

A look inside the Cincinnati business community.

  • Cincinnati budget 2026 prioritizes public safety, housing and transit investment (Read)

  • Small business lends help to snow plow drivers (Read)

  • Clorox to acquire Ohio-based GOJO Industries for $2.25 billion (Read)

  • Ohio data centers growth reshape state economy as infrastructure surges (Read)

  • Cincinnati HVAC companies 'swamped' servicing winter weather impacts (Read)

  • Oakley business owner reacts to deadly Steak ‘n Shake parking lot shooting (Read)

  • Cavs partner with local company for fully traceable, sustainable merchandise line (Read)

  • Major festivals and events fuel Cincinnati’s cultural economy in 2026 (Read)

  • Audit reveals misuse of funds, payroll discrepancies at Greater Cincinnati school (Read)

  • Ohio deflection leaders gather amid uncertainty over federal mental health funding (Read)

📈 PIPELINE
Sales & Marketing

Sales leads and exclusive offers for Cincinnati businesses.

  • The City of Cincinnati is seeking proposals to provide facility rental and event management services, including marketing and reservations, at event facilities owned by the Cincinnati Park Board (Link)

  • Sedamsville Residential Renovations 2026 (Link)

  • HCV Program Fee Accounting (Link)

  • City of Cincinnati needs Workers' Compensation Third-Party Administration Services (Link)

  • The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority needs Media/Video Services (Link)

  • The Finance Department is seeking the services of a qualified Investment Advisor to assist with making prudent investment decisions by the City of Cincinnati (Link)

  • The City of Cincinnati is seeking proposals to provide an immediate, comprehensive improvement plan with a comprehensive five-year equipment upgrade and replacement plan, offering both lease and purchase options for the cardio and strength equipment, to support the long-term sustainability and innovation of CRC’s fitness spaces (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS
Resources & Support

Tools, funding, and support that power growth in Cincinnati, OH.

  • Ohio offers 'do's and don'ts' for finding unclaimed funds (More)

  • Cincinnati’s rising startup scene fuels growth in AI and PropTech innovation (More)

  • Port of Cleveland receives $4.2 million for improvement projects (More)

  • Boone County Public Library receives $9K grant to upgrade outdated phone system (More)

  • Hamilton County 513Relief Small Business Resource Hub (More)

  • Grants and Funding offered by the City of Cincinnati (More)

  • Explore funding opportunities at the Greater Cincinnati Foundation (More)

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