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3CDC Secures Purchase Agreement for Former Garfield Suites Hotel

April 16, 2026

Acquisition of Key Property Unlocks Major Redevelopment Opportunity CINCINNATI (April 16, 2026) – Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) has secured a purchase agreement for the Garfield Suites Hotel, a 16-story structure originally constructed in 1981 located at 2 Garfield Place in Downtown Cincinnati. In August 2025, the building became available for purchase through a […]

Leveling Up: Cinsei Evolves from Pop Up to Permanent Space

April 2, 2026

Popular Manga & Matcha Café to Celebrate Grand Opening in OTR CINCINNATI (April 2, 2026) – After debuting in summer 2025 in a 300‑square‑foot converted garage within Yard & Co.’s headquarters, Cinsei is officially leveling up — the Black-owned manga & matcha café has signed a lease for a permanent space at 32 E. 13th […]

Selfie Cincy to Celebrate Grand Opening in New Location

March 19, 2026

Main Street Selfie Museum Returns in Larger Space with New Installations CINCINNATI (March 19, 2026) – Selfie Cincy, a selfie museum and creative hub that debuted in 2023, will host its grand reopening Saturday at 1338 Main Street in Over‑the‑Rhine (OTR). Moving from its previous location just down the street, owner Amari Samya is expanding […]

Cincy Native to Bring Commission-Based Hair Salon to OTR This Summer

March 18, 2026

Pippi’s Set to Open in Newly-Leased 3CDC Space CINCINNATI (March 18, 2026) – Cincinnati-based color specialist Madeline Heile recently signed a lease to open Pippi’s, a boutique hair salon coming soon to Over-the-Rhine (OTR). The salon will occupy 2,710 square feet at 1502 Vine Street, a property Heile is leasing from Cincinnati Center City Development […]

Coffee Meets Craft Beer at Court Street Plaza

March 11, 2026

California Natives Set Opening Date for Brand New Concept CINCINNATI (March 11, 2026) – After relocating to Cincinnati in 2021, where they have lived and worked for over five years, California natives Rodney and Janine De Iorio have signed a lease for the space at 34 E. Court Street. The storefront is part of Cincinnati […]

OTR Boutique Joins Forces with Worldwide Leader in Women’s Empowerment

March 9, 2026

Shop for a Cause: Upcoming Event to Benefit Dress for Success Cincinnati CINCINNATI (March 9, 2026) – Bobbles & Lace, an affordable high-fashion boutique that opened in Over-the-Rhine (OTR) last year, is partnering this week with Dress for Success’ local affiliate for a special shopping event. Closet Cleanout for a Cause will take place Thursday […]

Grand Opening of New Downtown Office for Paycor, a Paychex Company, Commemorated with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

February 11, 2026

Project Partners Celebrate the Building’s $36 Million Transformation into New Dual Paychex HQ CINCINNATI (February 11, 2026) – Leaders from the State of Ohio, City of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC), Paychex, and other project partners and key stakeholders gathered yesterday afternoon for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of […]

Cincinnati Convention Center Renamed the First Financial Center

February 9, 2026

New Naming Rights Partner Signals Next Chapter for the City’s Premier Meetings and Events Venue CINCINNATI (February 9, 2026) – Leaders from the City of Cincinnati, First Financial Bank, Hamilton County, Visit Cincy, Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC), and other project partners and key stakeholders gathered this morning to unveil the new naming rights […]

New Boutique Floral Studio Blooming on Vine Street

February 2, 2026

DH Floral Atelier Brings Custom Designs to The Fountain District CINCINNATI (February 2, 2026) – After years of honing his creative eye while designing and installing window displays for some of the nation’s most notable brands, Neil Rushnock recently signed a four-year lease to bring his passion for floral design to Cincinnati. Located at 615 […]

Reimagined Cincinnati Convention Center Unveiled to Public in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

January 7, 2026

Project Partners and Community Members Celebrate the Building’s $264 Million Transformation CINCINNATI (January 7, 2026) – Leaders from the City of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, State of Ohio, Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC), and other project partners and key stakeholders gathered this morning for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Cincinnati […]