Economic outlook cheery, but cautious: Job development, real estate opportunities are at the forefront in Butler County

2 Jan 2026

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Butler County’s economic outlook for 2026 is one of moderate growth, according to local business leaders.

There will be a number of major workforce development initiatives, such as the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub, the transition of Miami University Regionals’ Hamilton campus into a polytechnic model, and Middletown’s new Aviation Education Hangar.

More redevelop opportunities will be considered as the county aims to be more deliberate in redeveloping underperforming real estate across Butler County, according to Butler County Finance Authority President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua Smith.

“By identifying underdeveloped areas with strong horizontal infrastructure and aligning them with workforce, infrastructure, and incentive strategies, we can unlock their full potential,” he said. “Our legacy cities of Hamilton and Middletown each have unique redevelopment opportunities that build on their historic strengths, and introduce.”

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