The Jewish Business Network (JBN) Cincinnati, powered by JVS Careers, hosted a sold-out Small Batch Networking Event on February 18, bringing together Jewish business professionals for an evening filled with conversation, connection, and community spirit.
JBN provides a platform where Jewish business professionals connect, build relationships, and grow their businesses, all in service of strengthening the Cincinnati Jewish community. The Small Batch format creates an intimate setting where participants can move beyond brief introductions to meaningful conversations and authentic relationship-building.
The event was made possible through the generous sponsorship of New Riff Distilling and HealthWise, whose support helped create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Attendees began the evening with a celebratory l’chaim featuring New Riff’s world-class kosher bourbon, setting a festive tone for the gathering. Guests also left with a small bottle of New Riff’s classic bourbon as a reminder of the evening’s connections.
JBN Committee Co-Chairs Andy Cohen and Josh Rothstein said the event reflected the growing enthusiasm for Jewish business networking in Cincinnati.
“It was truly wonderful to see such a full room and to feel the positive energy throughout the evening,” Cohen said. “People were engaged, conversations were flowing, and you could see new connections forming everywhere you looked.”
Rothstein emphasized the importance of the Small Batch format in helping relationships take root.
“These events capture what makes JBN special,” Rothstein said. “There was a real sense of warmth and excitement in the room. People came ready to connect, and you could see the beginnings of new professional and personal relationships forming.”
With continued strong interest and sold-out events, the Jewish Business Network is emerging as a central gathering place for Jewish professionals across Cincinnati. Additional JBN programs are planned in the coming months as the network continues to grow.
