Building Stronger Businesses and Communities — Together.

Make Transformative Changes for Your People and Business

The Workforce Innovation Center is a catalyst for positive change. As skilled and trusted advisors, we partner with employers to deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for their employees and business.

Company leaders strive to deliver the best results with the best people and policies. However, they face a variety of daily challenges and obstacles, including staffing shortages, high turnover rates that result in significant hard and soft costs, and reduced employee satisfaction and lower morale.

We are the missing link to solve your workforce challenges. We work with companies to adopt inclusive practices that empower employees and fuel business growth.

Our Services

As a trusted partner and advisor, we provide comprehensive assessment services, offer practice recommendations based on data analysis, and develop an effective implementation plan. Our team of experienced consultants also provides additional human resources and organizational development solutions – all customized for your unique business needs.

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Retain and Attract Talent

Boost employee satisfaction and productivity while expanding your talent pipeline.

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Improve the Bottom Line

Gain different perspectives and experience business growth with a diverse and equitable workforce.

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Learn and Grow

The future is here. Vibrant businesses evolve with modern best practices. Discover these strategies, tailor them to your business, and learn the best implementation method.

Customer Success Stories

Jostin Construction

Learn about how Jostin Construction is beating the industry average for turnover after implementing the Workforce Innovation Center’s strategies to help them strategically support and engage their employees and achieve their business goals. 

Skidmore Sales & Distributing

See how Skidmore Sales & Distributing increased their retention rate from 60% to above 95% – among making other transformational changes for their people and business – since engaging with the Workforce Innovation Center and leveraging its full suite of services.

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Ready to Solve Your Workforce Challenges?

Stop trying the same approaches and hoping for different results. Partner with our trusted, skilled advisors to create real change. A change that benefits both your employees and your bottom line.

Ready to Solve Your Workforce Challenges?

Stop trying the same approaches and hoping for different results. Partner with our trusted, skilled advisors to create real change. A change that benefits both your employees and your bottom line.

A Message from Our Executive Director

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A Message from Our Executive Director

“At the Workforce Innovation Center, we meet you where you’re at. We tailor solutions and define best practices to help your business emerge as an employer of choice and transform your organization. We look forward to helping you move your business forward.”

Audrey Treasure
Vice President & Executive Director
Workforce Innovation Center  |  Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber

Explore Our Resources

The Workforce Innovation Center is here to fuel business growth and empower employees. In addition to our core offerings and customized solutions, we offer complementary resources to help your business reach its full potential.

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Career Board

Make sure your job postings are seen by top talent in the area by adding open positions and the benefits and perks that make you stand out.

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Workforce & Talent Map

Discover workforce, talent, education, and social service organizations that can support your business here in the tri-state region.

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Employer Tours

We facilitate employer tours to connect our workforce partners and those that they serve with local employers who are seeking new employees and resources.

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Our Blog

Read our blog posts for expert insights on topics relevant to your business.

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Industry News

Stay up-to-date on the latest workforce news written and curated by the Workforce Innovation Center staff and consultants.

JOSEPH LIGON
WorkOhio Southwest Hub Coordinator
Workforce Innovation Center
Cincinnati Regional Chamber

Joseph is our WorkOhio Southwest Regional Hub Coordinator. He oversees the intake, triage, and management of state-level job seeker referrals. Joseph coordinates closely with key partner organizations, including the Urban League and OhioMeansJobs, to ensure the seamless delivery of career coaching, training, and job placement services. Additionally, he assists with state-approved outreach and marketing efforts while actively supporting a regional network of employers and service providers throughout Greater Cincinnati and beyond.

Joseph graduated from Tuskegee University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentrating in Sales and Marketing.  He brings a strong blend of operations, marketing, and client service experience to the team, backed by a proven track record in project management, collaborative problem-solving, consumer research, and brand strategy.

Prior to this current role, he served as an Account Coordinator at PEP, LLC, where he managed purchase order workflows, coordinated brand approvals, and partnered with account executives and suppliers to keep projects on schedule. His background also includes valuable experience at Best Buy and as an Ad Campaign Manager Intern at TripleLift, where he collaborated with high-profile clients such as Avis, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Hershey.

A Cincinnati native, born and raised in College Hill. He is an avid movie fan who enjoys collecting figurines and die-cast cars, trying new restaurants, traveling, reading, and playing video games. He is a die-hard Bengals fan and enjoy spending quality time with his family.