Cincinnati businesses see signs of optimism amid tough economy, Courier panel shows

The organization charged with helping businesses move to and expand in Greater Cincinnati saw business soar last year. A tire company’s business is skyrocketing. And a payroll provider’s data shows business is booming. You wouldn’t know 2022 was a rough year in the economy or the stock market after hearing the Business Courier ’s “Economics of Uncertainty” panel discussion sponsored by Bank of America. Even a broad outlook on the economy and stock market showed signs of optimism. “We’ve doubled our business over the last two years and we intend to grow probably another 35% this year,” Jeff Rodgers , chief financial officer of downtown-based Tire Discounters, said as part of the Jan. 19 event attended by more than 100 at the Renaissance Hotel downtown. “Nothing has changed in our growth strategy.” Kimm Lauterbach , CEO of REDI Cincinnati, said her firm saw continuing signs of growth for the region. “We closed several large projects, we have a strong pipeline and we had a 200% increase in requests for information,” she said. “So it was a frenetic year.” Medpace Holdings Inc. said in December it is adding 1,500 jobs and investing $150 million in its headquarters campus . Intel’s […]

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