Pres. Hoopes discussed Cincy State’s impact during “Executive Insights” podcast

Cincinnati State President Robbin Hoopes was featured in the October 28, 2026, edition of the “Executive Insights” video podcast series hosted by the Cincinnati Business Courier.

During the 15-minute discussion with Business Courier publisher Jamie Smith, Pres. Hoopes discussed Cincinnati State’s $1.3 billion annual contribution to the regional economy. 

Pres. Hoopes stressed that nearly 90 percent of Cincinnati State students remain in the Greater Cincinnati region after graduation and contribute to numerous sectors of the regional workforce, including a variety of health and public safety fields; advanced manufacturing, aviation maintenance, and other high tech fields; as well as culinary, construction management, and much more.

“Employers need to see Cincinnati State as their workforce solution,” Pres. Hoopes said.

To watch the podcast visit https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2026/10/28/executive-insights-cincinnati-state-economic.html.

For more about Cincinnati State’s partnerships with area business, industry, and community groups, see the Partners page of the College website.