Local economy grew substantially in February

Business activity in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky last month increased “substantially,” according to the February survey of local purchasing managers released by the University of Cincinnati.The Cincinnati Purchasing Manager’s Index rose to 67.8 last month. The February number, based on reports and observations from a variety of local companies, was up from 56.8 in January. Any reading over 50 indicates growth in the local economy.Read the full story here.