Innovation doesn’t happen in silos — it happens when people collide. In this episode, we spotlight the University of Cincinnati’s 1819 Innovation Hub, where students, startups, and corporations share space and spark ideas. Learn how mid-sized businesses can apply the same lessons by breaking down silos, building partnerships, and making space for experimentation.

📖 Read more: University of Cincinnati – Ohio business investments heating up this summer

Silco Fire & Security, a leading Ohio-based fire protection and security company, is proving that good business goes beyond protecting buildings. Through its new CommUNITY Impact program, Silco is giving employees paid time to volunteer, matching donations to nonprofits, and supporting events like its annual Veterans Day Walk. With over 450 employees, the program is expected to create more than 3,000 volunteer hours each year — strengthening both team culture and the communities they serve.

📖 Learn more: Silco Expands Charitable Giving with New CommUNITY Impact Program

How does a one-day training turn into a long-term talent pipeline? In this episode, we explore how ClarkDietrich, a steel framing manufacturer based in Greater Cincinnati, teamed up with the Ohio Carpenters’ Apprenticeship Program to give first-year apprentices hands-on experience — and a sense of belonging in the industry. The result? More than skills — a future workforce ready to grow.

📖 Read more: ClarkDietrich News Release