Cincinnati Regional Chamber

08/13/2026

Leadership is about more than what we accomplish—it’s about the impact we make together. Join us August 27 from 5–8:30 p.m. for the Annual Leadership Center Celebration, an inspiring evening bringing together Leadership alumni and community leaders to recognize the people making a meaningful difference across our region.

Register at: https://cincinnatichamber.com/signature-events/annual-leadership-center-celebration/

We’ll welcome the newest class of Leadership Cincinnati while honoring the recipients of the Nelson Schwab Jr. Distinguished Alumni Awards and the Civic Quotient (CQ) Award)—celebrating leaders whose vision, service and dedication are helping shape a stronger future for Cincinnati.

Come connect with fellow leaders, celebrate the people moving our region forward and be reminded of the power of engaged, collaborative leadership.

Register today and be part of this inspiring evening of connection, recognition and celebration.

We would like to thank our Excellence Investors Bricker Graydon Wyatt, The Christ Hospital, The Bob and Jeanne Coughlin Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Medical Mutual, Sheakley, Paycor, University of Cincinnati Foundation, and our Media Partner Cincinnati Business Courier.

08/13/2026

We were thrilled to celebrate Gold member Dutton Supply and the opening of its new Cincinnati operation with a ribbon cutting last Friday!

Dutton Supply provides businesses with sustainable, high-quality packaging and shipping solutions, supported by reliable supply chain management. Its expansion into Cincinnati will help serve our region’s thriving warehousing and logistics industry while increasing access to recyclable and biodegradable packaging options.

We are excited to welcome Dutton Supply to the region and look forward to seeing all that comes next!

08/11/2026

Get your nets, hooks, and forks ready! The Great Inland Seafood Festival returns to Newport Festival Park August 13–16, bringing four days of fresh seafood, live music, family fun, and waterfront views along the Ohio River. With free admission, it's one of the region's tastiest summer traditions, featuring everything from whole Maine lobsters and lobster rolls to crab boils, shrimp, oysters, fish tacos, and more.

Learn More by visiting https://www.thingstodocincinnati.com/great-inland-seafood-festival

08/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for July's Cincy Blend: Coffee & Connections at Vintage on Race. It was a great morning of meaningful conversations, new connections, and relationship-building with professionals from across the Cincinnati region.

Join us for our next Cincy Blend on Wednesday, August 19, at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati, where you'll enjoy another morning of networking plus an exclusive guided tour of the venue's event spaces.

Register at https://lnkd.in/eH5F53df

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/03/2026

Upcoming Cincinnati Regional Chamber Events You Won’t Want to Miss!

If you’re looking to expand your network, sharpen your leadership skills, or connect more deeply with the Cincinnati business community, this summer is packed with can't‑miss events:

🔹 August 5 | Regional Business Summit 1-6 p.m.
Bringing together business leaders, executives, and stakeholders from across the Cincinnati region for a day of conversation, insight, and connection focused on the future of our economy.
REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/eRHZ-Fr4

🔹 August 13 | Monthly Member Briefing 8-9 a.m.
Join us for our August Monthly Member Briefing, featuring our keynote speaker, Dan Feldmann Regional President, Fifth Third Bank, National Association.
REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/g_YYykz7

🔹 August 18 | WE Speak 4-6 p.m.
An empowering conversation celebrating women who are shaping the brewery and wine industries.
REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/eUD8XSza

🔹 August 18 | Hello Cincy Social Hour 5-7 p.m.
Connect with local professionals at the Sam Adams Taproom for a casual networking social hour.
REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/eg8UJhgA

🔹 August 19 | Cincy Blend: Coffee & Connections 8-9:30 a.m.
Connect with local professionals at this month’s Cincy Blend hosted at the Hard Rock Casino
REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/eH5F53df

🔹 August 27 | Annual Leadership Center Celebration 5-8:30 p.m.
Celebrate leadership, community, and the power of connection as we honor exceptional alumni.
REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/gXdJqunr

07/31/2026

Back-to-school season doesn't just mean classrooms are filling up—it also means our community calendar is, too. As summer winds down, we're gearing up for one of the busiest and most exciting seasons of the year. 🍂

From bringing together nearly 150 leaders at this week's University Business Summit to next week's Fifth Third Regional Business Summit, our focus remains the same: creating opportunities for connection, collaboration, and growth across our region.

And we're just getting started. August and fall are filled with leadership programs, networking opportunities, community celebrations, and signature events—including the 50th anniversary of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati and BLINK.

At the Cincinnati Regional Chamber, we believe our greatest role is bringing people together. Whether you're looking to grow your business, expand your network, or get more involved in the community, there's a place for you.

Read this week's feature to learn more about what's ahead and discover ways to get involved.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/bringing-people-together-cincinnati-regional-chamber-cd56c

It’s almost hard to believe that we’re headed into “back-to-school” season. This time of year there’s always the curious juxtaposition of using those last days of summer to squeeze in some relaxation and time with family and the urge to start gearing up for what’s ahead for the remainder...

07/30/2026

Build connections. Open doors. Grow your business.

The Business Matchmaking Session at the Fifth Third Regional Business Summit is designed to bring small businesses together with procurement professionals from organizations including CDW Corporation, Cincinnati Children's, Cushman & Wakefield, Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati Metro, P&G, and Skanska Sverige for focused, one-on-one conversations.

Participating suppliers will have the opportunity to connect directly with procurement professionals, showcase their capabilities, learn more about corporate purchasing needs, and build relationships that can lead to future opportunities.

Join us for a structured, high-impact experience designed to strengthen our region’s supply chains and create new pathways for business growth.

Learn more and register today. https://portal.cincinnatichamber.com/s/community-event?id=a1mJx0000085miXIAQ&

07/29/2026

The region’s biggest development projects, from the convention center renewal and Marriott hotel to reimaginations of Carew Tower and the Crosley factory in Camp Washington, wouldn’t be possible without financing help from the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority. Read about The Port’s next steps for the Uptown Innovation District and other projects in the Summer issue of Realm, the journal for Queen City CEOs from Cincinnati Magazine.

Read the full article: https://realmcincinnati.com/the-port-hits-a-home-run/

Laura Brunner’s big gamble has boosted distressed neighborhoods and economic activity throughout Hamilton County.

07/28/2026

It’s almost Oktoberfest season in Zinzinnati! As the city’s downtown
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati gets ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary, hear stories from Ludwig Noll about how his parents were involved in the festival from the very beginning in the Summer issue of Realm, the journal for Queen City CEOs from Cincinnati Magazine.

Read the full article: https://realmcincinnati.com/stay-golden-fest-fans/

September will mark 50 years of German heritage fun in Zinzinnati.

07/27/2026

Myron Hughes, recently appointed board chair of the Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio, helps the region continue building a trained, job-ready workforce. Learn about the tools available to both employers and employees in the Summer issue of Realm, the journal for Queen City CEOs from Cincinnati Magazine.

Read the full article: https://realmcincinnati.com/ask-me-about-myron-hughes/

Ask Myron Hughes about his new appointment to board chair, and how workforce investment supports communities.