L3Harris’ Cincinnati arm won a federal award to produce proximity fuzes at its Union Township plant, a move the company says will sharply ramp local manufacturing capacity.

P&G’s Ma. Fatima “Fama” Francisco will retire Sept. 4, 2026 after 37 years; an internal successor has been named to lead the Baby, Feminine & Family Care unit.

Fifth Third Bancorp will move its primary stock listing from Nasdaq to the NYSE the week of June 12, 2026, keeping FITB for common shares. The change follows the Comerica acquisition and is being billed as the largest bank transfer in history.

White Dog Distilling Co. will close its downtown Middletown tasting room on June 14 after years of construction and slow foot traffic. Owners plan a June 12 farewell tied to Pride and say the brand may continue elsewhere.

Republic National Distributing will close three Ohio facilities, eliminating more than 50 jobs as the distributor pursues market sales and asset transfers.

A Starbucks has opened inside Atrium Two in downtown Cincinnati, becoming the chain’s third full-service downtown location months after a Fourth-and-Vine closure. Photos and job listings indicate the store began serving customers in late May.

Cincinnati-based BHDP Architecture completed a year-long transition to 100% employee ownership via an ESOP, moving equity to roughly 180 staff across multiple offices.

Family Dollar has closed 28 Ohio locations since July 2025, trimming the chain's footprint and leaving gaps in neighborhood shopping across several cities.

Michael Ahmed is UDF’s first CEO from outside the Lindner family, taking over a local chain known for hand‑dipped ice cream and fresh‑made donuts. He says supply‑chain know‑how will be central to his plan.

Core Specialty named Mike Powell, formerly of Fifth Third Bank, as its new executive vice president and general counsel. The hire replaces retiring founding GC Robert Kuzloski and strengthens the insurer’s legal bench.

Valerie Jabbar retired after 38 years at Kroger, marking the fourth senior executive exit since Greg Foran became CEO in February.

The Cincinnati Business Courier's ranking finds 150 private firms pulled in more than $64 billion in 2025 and employ about 138,000 people across the Tri‑State region.

Graco agreed to buy Valco Melton for $447M, folding the Cincinnati adhesive‑systems maker into its Industrial division.