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January 2026 Monthly Newsletter

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Cincinnati Business Courier Supplements

Each quarter, we run an insert with the Cincinnati Business Courier, showcasing thought leadership from some of our Corporate Partners. This is an excellent resource to catch up on the latest business trends, written by industry experts.

February 14, 2025 - Charting the Course: Leadership for 2025

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April 4, 2025 - Celebrating Progress and Looking Ahead

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June 13, 2025 - Building Momentum Toward Enduring Excellence

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Goering Center IN the News

  • December 16, 2022: The sweet spot: Iconic Cincinnati confectionary is ready to expand (link to pdf)
  • October 14, 2022: Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit of the Year Awards 2022 (link to pdf)
  • August 15, 2022: Bengals’ Blackburn sisters give peek at what’s new for fans this season This year the Bengals are focused on making the newly renamed Paycor Stadium even louder than it was last season. [...] That was one of the key points Elizabeth Blackburn, Bengals director of strategy and engagement, and her sister Caroline Blackburn, Bengals senior manager of digital, discussed at a sold-out Goering Center for Family and Private Business quarterly event at Rhinegeist Brewery on Thursday. The event drew about 200, marking the biggest such event the organization has had since the pandemic began. (link to pdf)
  • August 5, 2022: Business Succession Forum: Discussion Recap The Cincinnati Business Courier held a forum focused on leadership succession, organization succession, and transferring businesses to the next generation or to new ownership that featured a panel of three local experts, including Carol Butler, Goering Center President. (link to pdf)
  • March 28, 2022: 4th Generation to Lead Cincinnati Container into the Future On May 1, 2022, Lauren Johnson-Lake of Cincinnati Container Company assumed the role of President. Formerly Vice President of Operations, she succeeded her father, Paul Johnson, as the fourth generation president of the company. Paul is staying on as Vice President of Technology and Chairman of the Board. [...] In January 2022, Lauren was nominated for the Rising Leader Award at the Goering Center for her work with outside boards, one of the 10 Best Practices of Successful Family and Private Businesses. (link to pdf)
  • March 16, 2022: ABC Announces Its 2022 Young Professional of the Year Luke Perry was recently named the Associated Builders and Contractors 2022 National Young Professional of the Year. Before Luke’s tremendous national recognition by the ABC, he and his father Jim Perry became poster children for the Goering Center, literally. If you have attended any of our events, you will have seen Jim’s smiling face on one of our three pop-up banners, and they both grace our Next Generation Institute (NGI)® flyer. Perry Contracting joined the Goering Center in 2016 with the ultimate goal of preparing for the transition of the business from Jim to Luke. (link to pdf)
  • December 2021: Not Always All in the Family Family businesses, including treasured local brands, often benefit from outside advice, non-family directors, and the younger generation trying other careers before returning to lead. In Realm: The Journal for Queen City CEOs, David Holthaus interviews Carol Butler, Goering Center President, and features stories of Cincinnati family businesses. (Story begins on Page 36) (link to pdf)
  • November 24, 2021: Greater Cincinnati doctor passes down 35-year-old practice to son A Greater Cincinnati doctor who has been practicing in the region for more than 40 years is handing down the reins to his private practice, and his successor is a familiar face. In this Cincinnati Business Courier piece, learn how the Goering Center helped educate the Hill family on the succession process. (link to pdf)
  • November 19, 2021: Newport executive search firm names new President Centennial Talent Strategy & Executive Search announced the promotion of Marcus Gardner from Chief Growth Officer to President. In 2008, the Sipple family started their business succession journey with the Goering Center's Next Generation Institute (NGI)®. Hear how NGI helped Mike Jr. and Mike Sr. to evaluate their future and determine what was best for their business and families. (link to pdf)
  • November 12, 2021: FAST TRACK: Tire Discounters wants to become a national tire retailer. But to do so, it’ll need to burn a little rubber. In this Cincinnati Business Courier feature, learn why Carol Butler believes family-owned Tire Discounters is well-positioned for growth. (link to pdf)
  • August 6, 2021: Cincinnati Business Courier Business Succession Forum Carol Butler, Goering Center President, joined a panel of four experts from different fields to discuss the challenges of and best practices for a successful business transition. (link to pdf)

Quarterly Message from the President

The power of community to combat uncertainty

If someone were to compile a list of the most used words over the past three years, I suspect “uncertainty” would rank near the top. It’s a word I’ve used repeatedly in recent times to describe the state of the world, and the continuing noise, excitement, and confusion we see not just in our country, but globally.

Read quarterly Presidential Letter here.

2020 Economic Impact

Our first Core Member Economic Impact Study has been published. Goering Center members and Corporate Partners were surveyed in October 2020 and the results published in April 2021.

Learn more about Economic Impact Study here. 

From UC News

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Putting economic theory to the test

February 12, 2026

Economists and politicians have weighed the benefits of different theoretical models for years, but a lack of direct, empirical evidence showing the macroeconomic effects of fiscal policy has made it difficult to argue for or against government funding at the local level. That’s why University of Cincinnati economics professor David Brasington, PhD, published a new study called “Fiscal policy and economic activity: New Causal Evidence” in the Scandinavian Journal of Economics. By examining decades of levy renewal data across the state of Ohio, the study estimates the impact of property taxes on income beyond theoretical projections.

2

A non-surgical approach for colorectal cancer

January 27, 2026

The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center's Ian Paquette and patient Patty Goering were featured in a Jacksonville television station News4Jax report on nonsurgical options to treat colorectal cancer.

4

Be careful when clicking “buy now, pay later”

December 10, 2025

When checking off your holiday lists, it’s hard to keep track of your budget. Sue Heilmayer, executive director of the University of Cincinnati’s Alphaugh Family Economics Center, spoke with Local 12 on the risks of relying on buy now, pay later apps to do your everyday spending.

5

Uptick in cyber attacks targeting local government agencies

November 26, 2025

WVXU’s Cincinnati Edition noted a recent rise in cyber attacks on social services and government agencies across the country. The show turned to Peter Kobak, associate director of Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement at the University of Cincinnati’s Ohio Cyber Range Institute for insight on what could be driving the attacks.

6

What is a startup company?

November 18, 2025

A startup is an early-stage business developing an innovative product to fill a market need. We’ll reveal the telltale signs of a startup, explain how to launch one and mention where to find startup resources.

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UC experts weigh in on Cincinnati’s rising home prices

July 30, 2025

The Cincinnati Business Courier reported that Cincinnati’s home prices continue to rise, outpacing the national average for the seventh straight month. According to the Courier, Cincinnati's home prices increased 6.7% from June 2024 to June 2025. Two University of Cincinnati real estate experts offered detailed insight on what this means for the Queen City.

9

How co-op is shaking up the business of accounting

June 9, 2025

Major accounting firms are auditing their approach to recruiting new talent, according to a new article by the Cincinnati Business Courier. The Courier lays out what local firms are doing to shake up the industry, including hiring more employees, raising salaries and creating plenty of hands-on student opportunities. Chelsea Anderson, PhD, assistant professor of accounting in UC’s Lindner College of Business, told the Courier that co-op is a great way to gain that vital experience.

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UC Cybersecurity experts weigh in on the threat of hacking groups

May 23, 2025

When a ransomware attack on Kettering Health made national headlines, local outlets turned to University of Cincinnati’s cyber experts for context and scope regarding the developing story. Richard Harknett, PhD, and Jacques Bou Abdo, Phd, explained to the media what drives ransomware attacks, why health institutions are a common target and what to look out for as a customer.

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How are tariffs impacting your retirement plans?

May 15, 2025

WVXU sat down with University of Cincinnati’s Michael Neugent for a look into how tariffs impact the markets, retirement funds and inflation. Neugent, associate professor-educator at Lindner College of Business and Director of the MS Finance Program, said that investors in the stock market prefer certainty in fiscal policy to help them map out investment decisions. “Right now, that lack of certainty is providing some angst within the market and investors,” he told WVXU. Many U.S. companies will face challenges from tariffs, but pauses on tariff plans can sometimes lead to more questions than answers.

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