Hamilton County, Ohio – In Hamilton County, nearly 1 in 4 infant deaths in 2024 were linked to unsafe sleep. 80% happened on adult beds, and 27% involved improper use of nursing pillows. “We are losing too many infants while they are sleeping,” warns Greg Kesterman, Hamilton County Public Health commissioner.
Learn how to keep your baby safe with simple, proven sleep practices at bit.ly/HCPHSafeSleep.
Scroll through to learn how you can keep your baby close and safe — and what support is available…
Small Business Day – The Deal Zone: Secure Your Spot Before Midnight!
Hamilton County’s Third Annual Small Business Day is just around the corner, and one of the event’s biggest highlights is The Deal Zone — an exclusive opportunity to connect directly with major companies looking for local suppliers.
Even if you haven’t registered for Small Business Day, you can still secure a Deal Zone appointment — but you must sign up by 11:59 p.m. tonight. Walk-ins are welcome at Small Business Day (doors open at 8 a.m.), but Deal Zone appointments must be reserved in advance to guarantee an appointment.
Participants can choose one 15-minute session with a company of their choice. Companies include CVG Airport, Skanska USA, Turner Construction, The Model Group, and more. Want to meet with more than one? You can meet additional organizations during the Deal Zone open networking session from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (spots not guaranteed).
Tip: bring a capability statement — a one-page summary of your services and contact information. This helps companies understand what you offer and makes your time more impactful.
Small Business Day Details:
Location: The Cintas Center, 1624 Musketeer Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45207
Date: Monday, May 12
Time: Doors open at 8 a.m. (Deal Zone from 10 a.m. to noon, Deal Zone Open Networking from noon to 1:00 p.m.)
Don’t miss this chance to connect with industry leaders and grow your business. Secure your Deal Zone appointment before midnight!
How it Works:
To participate in the Deal Zone, you must sign-up in advance! Sign-up starts April 21st at 8:00 AM
Each participant may register for ONE 15-minute session with ONE of the 14 companies.
Please note: If you would like to meet with more than one company, or your first-choice is full, you will have an opportunity to connect with additional organizations at the Deal Zone’s open session from 12:00pm – 1:00pm.
Sign-Up Information: Sign-up for one 15-minute appointment with the company of your choice.
Day of Schedule: The Deal Zone will host pre-scheduled appointments from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. From 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Deal Zone will host an open session, giving an opportunity for walk-ins and all participants to connect with companies in an open-house-style format.
What to Bring: Please bring a capability statement, or a one-page description of your services, including your contact information.
Appointment changes, cancellations and late policy: If you need to cancel or change your pre-scheduled appointment, please do so online at your earliest convenience. If you are late to your scheduled appointment, know that you may lose your spot.
When: Monday, May 12th. See the below schedule for specific times:
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pre-scheduled appointments in 15-minute increments.
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Open Session
Deal Zone Partners:
3CDC– 3CDC is a non-profit, real estate development, property management, and finance organization focused on strategically revitalizing Cincinnati’s downtown urban core in partnership with the City of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati corporate community. Our work is specifically focused on the Central Business District and in Over-the-Rhine. 3CDC is looking for general trade contractors such as electrical, site work, plumbing, etc.
Cincinnati Metro– Metro is Southwest Ohio’s fixed-route bus service, which serves Hamilton County residents in addition to providing commuter routes from Clermont, Butler and Warren counties into Cincinnati. Metro is a non-profit, tax-funded public service of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), having provided 10 million rides in 2022 in the Greater Cincinnati area. Metro’s mission is to provide regional transportation connecting people and places, driving economic growth and expanding quality of life. Metro’s vision is a regional system connecting our community with 20 million rides by 2026. Cincinnati Metro is lookin for general trade contractors such as electrical, plumbing, evacating, concrete and blacktop, etc, architectural and engineering firms, marketing and advertising agencies, facility cleaning, construction cleanup, outreach and consulting agencies, bus part suppliers, petroleum suppliers, office material supplies.
Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority– For more than 80 years the agency has provided quality, affordable rental housing opportunities for individuals and families throughout the county. The agency operates or administers three separate programs. Asset Management consists of 5,309 units owned and managed by CMHA. The Housing Choice Voucher can administer Housing Assistance Payments for over 11,600 households. The agency also operates 274 units of other affordable rental housing.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden– Cincinnati Zoo & Botantical Garden the second oldest zoo in the United States and is dedicated to creating adventure, conveying knowledge, conserving nature, and serving the community. At its core lies an abundance of biodiversity, featuring over 400 species of animals and 3,000 plant species. It is also a world-renowned leader in the areas of endangered species reproduction, groundbreaking education collaboratives, and green practices.
CVG Airport- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is a public international airport located in Boone County, Kentucky, United States, around the community of Hebron. The airport serves the Cincinnati tri-state area. In 2022, CVG had a $9.3 billion annual economic impact. This is a $6 billion increase over the past 10 years, according to a recent study conducted by the University of Cincinnati Economics Center based on 2022 data. In 2022, CVG supported more than 49,000 direct and indirect jobs with the Cincinnati MSA. CVG Airport is looking to work with HVAC subcontractors, general construction contractors and a variety of material suppliers.
Greater Cincinnati Water Works– GCWW employees provide customers with a plentiful supply of high-quality water, support environmental sustainability, and deliver excellent services in a financially responsible manner. Greater Cincinnati Water Works has been a municipally owned and operated utility since it was purchased by the City of Cincinnati in 1839. GCWW is currently working on the lead line replacement program and is looking to work with plumbing contractors, general construction contractors, child care agencies, and children and health consultants.
Messer Construction Co.– Construction manager and general contractor that creates stunning buildings and stronger communities through a commitment to safety; quality; innovation; and diversity, equity and inclusion. We are honored and grateful for the work we get to do across our 11 regions. Messer Construction is looking for general trade contractors, mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors, masonry, catering companies, construction material suppliers. They have asked for no marketing or IT agenices.
Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati– MSD collects and treats wastewater from Greater Cincinnati communities, protecting the environment and public health by returning clean water to local rivers and streams.MSD is a local wastewater utility that provides sewer service to about 232,000 households and businesses in the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Ohio. MSD’s service area encompasses 290+ square miles and serves 43 or 49 communities in Hamilton County as well as small parts of Butler, Clermont, and Warren counties. MSD operates and maintains more than 3,000 miles of public sewers, about 100 pump stations, 9 wet weather facilities, 9 wastewater treatment plants, and the Lick Run Greenway in South Fairmount.
Prus Construction Company– Prus Construction is a family-owned concrete construction company, delivering superior results for over a century. In five generations we’ve grown to be a forward-thinking company with six divisions and operations in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
Skanksa USA Building Inc.- Skanska is one of the largest, most financially sound construction and development companies in the U.S., serving a broad range of clients including those in transportation, power, industrial, water/wastewater, healthcare, education, sports, data centers, government, aviation and commercial.
Model Group- Model Group is a real estate development and construction company and a recognized leader in mixed-use urban development, neighborhood revitalization, senior living communities, historic preservation, and high-impact affordable housing that is indistinguishable from market-rate housing.
The Port of Greater Cincinnati- The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority is a public agency that partners with the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County officials, along with economic development organizations, municipalities, and foundations to ensure every acre of local real estate is developed into its highest and best use. Specifically, The Port works to redevelop manufacturing and residential real estate to build the foundation of job creation and livable, revitalized communities so our residents can experience economic prosperity.
Turner Construction Company– Turner is a North American-based, international construction services company and a leading builder in diverse market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large and complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for its clients, employees, and community. With over 11,000 employees, the company completes $17 billion of construction on 1,500 projects each year.
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital– Cincinnati Children’s is a nonprofit, comprehensive pediatric health system. As the leader in research and education, Cincinnati Children’s is consistently ranked as one of America’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and is one of the top recipients of pediatric research grants from the National Institutes of Health. Cincinnati’s Children’s Hospital is looking for HVAC contractors, coffee and water service and suppliers, vending services, chemical waste collection, laundry and linen distribution and services, logistics and freight transports.
Walsh Kokosing Joint Venture (WKJV)- Walsh Construction and Kokosing, two premier construction service providers, have teamed to build two significant bridge projects in Cincinnati. For the Western Hills Viaduct Replacement, we are the Walsh Kokosing Joint Venture. For the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project, we are the Walsh Kokosing Design-Build Team, with team members AECOM and Jacobs for design. Walsh Construction and Kokosing, two premier construction service providers, have teamed to build two significant bridge projects in Cincinnati; Western Hills Viaduct Replacement and the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project. Walsh/Kokosing Joint Venture and Make It Plain Consulting are currently looking for general construction contractors, catering companies, child care agencies for the Brent Spence Bridge Project.
Monarch Construction- Monarch Construction Company is a full-service general contractor based in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana since 1963. Monarch has specialized in the construction of commercial and institutional projects ranging in size from $5 million to $65 million. Monarch is a true full-service general contractor; providing conceptual design, estimating, constructability review service, self-performing concrete, carpentry work and project management from groundbreaking through closeout. Monarch Construction is looking for all general contracting work.
For any questions, please contact Erica Thomas, Small Business Development Specialist, Economic Inclusion and Equity at erica.thomas@hamiltoncountyohio.gov or call 513-946-4323.
Hamilton County, Ohio – Watch the State of the County 2025 given by Hamilton County Commission President Denise Driehaus on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Memorial Hall.
Hamilton County, Ohio – A special unit within the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation recently returned more than $35,000 to a Cincinnati-area woman who fell victim to a cryptocurrency scam, Attorney General Dave Yost and Delhi Township Police Chief Jeff Braun announced Friday.
“This case illustrates the elaborate traps that crypto criminals use to scam their victims,” Yost said. “Thankfully, because the victim notified authorities quickly, BCI was able to recover most of the stolen money.”
In August 2024, a 73-year-old Delhi Township woman received a pop-up message on her laptop saying the device had been hacked. The woman called a phone number she believed to be a Microsoft hotline and spoke to the scammer, who instructed her to withdraw money and convert it to Bitcoin to fix her computer. In all, the scammer convinced the woman to send $41,750 in multiple transactions via a Bitcoin ATM.
After realizing this was a scam, the woman notified the Delhi Township Police Department, which requested the assistance of BCI’s Electronic Financial Investigations unit. BCI successfully traced the funds and placed a freeze on additional transfers to the scammer.
Through search warrants and a court order, BCI ultimately recovered most of the stolen money, returning $35,600 to the victim this week.
The Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County are requesting $350 million from the state of Ohio to fund renovations to Paycor Stadium.
The proposed renovation plan totals $830 million, which the county says is about a third of the cost of a new NFL stadium. It would include stadium-wide improvements to accessibility infrastructure and enhance Paycor’s canopy and roofing systems, along with the addition of new club-level suites, expanded lounges, standing-room patios, and an improved scoreboard in the north end zone.
Hamilton County, Ohio – Curious about what your Hamilton County Public Health Department has been up to? Here is their annual report, highlighting their services, programs, and goals.
Each year, the public document provides information about the agency’s financial position, key service statistics and program highlights. The 2024 edition notes several of HCPH’s new or expanded projects, such as a collaboration between the agency’s epidemiology and harm-reduction teams to identify and warn about drug trends (including a local increase in xylazine additives), the growing Recovery Friendly Hamilton County initiative to support employees dealing with substance-use disorder, and a celebration of 15 years of community transformation through the WeThrive! ℠ program.
The cold temperatures will continue to drop this weekend into next week.
Use this link to find what warming centers are open, get directions to the warming center closest to you, and find the most recent, up-to-date hours of operations.
Here is the link to the map of available warming centers in Warren County:
Use the link to find what warming centers are open, get directions to the warming center closest to you, and find the most recent, up-to-date hours of operations.
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(1/17/25) – The National Weather Service has issued an EXTREME COLD WATCH from 1/20/25 1:00AM-1/22/25 10:00AM
Dangerously Low Temperatures as low at -10 degrees with wind chill readings as low as -25 degrees are possible.
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Hamilton County Warming Centers
Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Libraries – The Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Libraries are available as warming centers during their operating hours. Please check their current operating hours on their website.
Please note ALL Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Libraries are CLOSED on Monday in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
Select YMCA of Greater Cincinnati locations – Select YMCA of Greater Cincinnati locations are available as warming centers during their normal operating hours. Specific location hours are on their website. Locations include Blue Ash, Campbell County, Clermont Family, Clippard Family, Gamble-Nippert, Highland County, M.E. Lyons, Powel Crosley, Jr., and R.C. Durr.
Please note that YMCA’s of Greater Cincinnati ARE OPEN normal hours on Monday during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
The City of Cincinnati will open the daytime cold weather shelter at the Over-the-Rhine Recreation Center (1715 Republic Street) on Monday, January 20 and Tuesday, January 21
The activation includes:
Expanded hours both days from 6:15 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Metro bus transportation to/from the overnight Winter Shelter at 411 Gest St.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
Behavioral health services, if needed
Non-emergent health services, if needed
Blankets, hats, and scarves
Pet services for people experiencing homelessness with their pets
All other Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) Rec Centers will operate as warming centers during normal business hours, on Tuesday, January 21. Other than the daytime cold shelter at the OTR Rec Center, City operations are closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. For further information on the CRC Rec Centers, please visit their website.
Hamilton County, Ohio – Hamilton County Commissioners elected Commissioner Denise Driehaus to lead the Board of County Commissioners in 2025. Each year, commissioners select a president during their organizational meeting to chair commission meetings, facilitate organizing weekly staff meetings, and serve as the lead spokesperson at community and media events.
Hamilton County Commissioners oversee a $1.3 billion budget that encompasses economic development, social services, environmental protection and public safety. Driehaus was first elected to the Board of County Commissioners in 2016 and has spearheaded initiatives such as the Commission on Women and Girls and the Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition. She has also supported environmental initiatives, including support for bike trails across the county and recycling, solid waste and storm water policies.
Driehaus serves as a board member on the Portman Center for Policy Solutions that encourage “civility, bipartisanship and finding common ground to achieve policy solutions.”
Driehaus also holds leadership positions nationally and statewide as Vice Chair of the National Democratic County Officials, Vice President of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio, a facilitator for the National Institute for Civil Discourse, and a Board Member of the Community Learning Center Institute.
Alicia Reece (Hamilton County Photo)
Driehaus replaces Commissioner Alicia Reece who spent the last two years as president of the Commission. Reece will continue serving as a member of the Board
Additionally, during the organization meeting of the Board on Thursday, January 9, Commissioners designated Commissioner Stephanie Summerow Dumas as the Vice President of the board to serve in the President’s absence.
Stephanie Summerow Dumas (Hamilton County Photo)
The Board of County Commissioners typically meets in Commission Chambers located on the 6th floor of the Todd B. Portune Center for County Government, 138 East Court Street, Cincinnati OH 45202. View the Commissioners’ calendar here. Commissioners also invite the public to participate in public comment either in person or virtually on Thursdays during regularly scheduled Commission meetings. Commission meetings can be viewed online through the County website, Facebook or Youtube Channel.
Commission meetings are also televised by the Intercommunity Cable Regulatory Commission and can be found on cable in ICRC communities.
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Alicia Reece spent the last two years as president – championing “One Hamilton County” and leading on groundbreaking efforts such as the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame and the 513Relief Bus that helped over 30,000 residents, traveled to 277 locations in 32 zip codes. She also launched the Office of Small Business, Small Business Day, Pitch Night and created a special SBA 504 down payment assistance program to support business owners in purchasing their own commercial property.
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Vice President Summerow Dumascreated the INSPIRE initiative to support over 50 grassroots organizations that create real positive change for over 23,000 Hamilton County youth. She also founded Beyond Your Imagination to provide positive experiences for over 1,000 foster youth who may have otherwise missed out. Summerow Dumas also led the charge in the County studying tiny homes as a possible solution to the affordable housing issues facing our region. She also was an early outspoken advocate and instrumental in moving the Cincinnati Police Department’s Gun Range away from Lincoln Heights and Woodlawn.
Loveland, Ohio– Sheriff McGuffey has declared a Level 2 Snow Advisory for Hamilton County.
“Roads are HAZARDOUS due to blowing and drifting snow and may be very icy. Only drive if necessary and use extreme caution while traveling. Be aware of crews clearing the roadways. Please be aware of any local parking restrictions. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Tune in to local media for more information on weather & road conditions.”
Loveland, Ohio – A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Hamilton County beginning Sunday, January 5 through Tuesday, January 7. Here are the different snow alert levels so you can be winter ready. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the Hamilton County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency.
(1/17/25) – The National Weather Service has issued an EXTREME COLD WATCH from 1/20/25 1:00AM-1/22/25 10:00AM
