About Uptown
Uptown is the region’s center of learning, research and healthcare and – with 88,000 employees – is southwest Ohio’s second largest employment hub. The area is home to the highest concentration of MD’s and PhD’s in the region.
Uptown is a diverse and vibrant urban area adjacent to downtown Cincinnati/Over-the-Rhine and lies between the region’s two largest transportation corridors, I-71 and I-75. Uptown is made up of six neighborhoods, five major medical and research institutions, two universities, more than 35 healthcare related facilities, the Cincinnati Zoo, and an eclectic array of small businesses. Institutions in Uptown have received more than $2.9 billion in research funding over the last 5 years. Additionally, the area is home to 30 emerging technology-based companies proving that Uptown is well positioned to capture new growth as the Cincinnati market continues to expand.
Uptown is also near both the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (15 miles) and Cincinnati Municipal Airport: Lunken Field (3 miles).
Uptown by the Numbers
- 800+ businesses located in the surrounding area
- 88,000± employees within Uptown
- 5 anchor institutions located within the district
- 100+ properties acquired for development
- $25M invested in property acquisitions
About the Cincinnati Region
From business to banking, hospitality to healthcare, the Cincinnati Region is a national hub for employment of nearly every stripe. Nine Fortune 500 companies are headquartered right here, including Procter & Gamble, Fifth Third Bank, and Kroger, along with hubs from companies like Amazon which recently established a major Amazon Prime outpost. Additionally, Cincinnati’s startup growth rate is among the fastest in the Midwest.
Cincinnati’s employment scene is equally diverse, dynamic, and on the rise. More than 1.3 million talented and skilled workers have the power to transform your company from persevering to prospering. Whether you’re just starting out, switching things up, or looking to grow, the Cincinnati Region is ready for you.
