Cincinnati Book of Lists / Largest Companies Rankings

Overview

The Cincinnati Business Courier’s Book of Lists ‘Largest Companies’ rankings are annual editorial lists that profile and rank top-performing companies in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region by metrics such as revenue and local employment. Compiled and published by the Courier’s research department, they serve as a data-driven snapshot of the local business landscape and a networking tool for executives and sales teams. Companies value inclusion for regional visibility, credibility with clients and investors, and access to targeted prospecting via the Book of Lists.

Eligibility Requirements

• Business must operate in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region and appear in the Cincinnati Business Courier’s 2026 list survey universe for its category (e.g., largest private companies, public companies, employers).
• Company must complete and submit the Courier’s 2026 list survey when contacted by the research department or via the online data-collection form by the stated deadline for its specific list.
• Company must provide verifiable data (such as most recent fiscal-year revenue and/or local employee counts) that meet the minimum thresholds for inclusion on the relevant ‘Largest Companies’ ranking.