Hamilton County contracts with Alloy Development Company to serve its economic development and small business needs. Alloy is here to help small businesses navigate their path to success and thrive in our community. Whether you are a small business just getting started, or you are looking for ways to grow, they are here to help.

The Small Business Assistance Program from Alloy includes one-on-one coaching from an experienced business professional to help businesses refine plans, sharpen marketing, improve operations, grow and succeed. Business coaching can include assistance in the following areas:

• Business Plan Development
• Marketing
• Financing Proposal Development
• Management and Operations
• Financial Analysis
• Sales Enhancement
• Value Proposition
• Personnel Policies and Management

VISIT – https://alloydev.org/economic-development/business-assistance/office-of-small-business/

The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners established the Economic Inclusion and Equity Department to promote inclusion in County procurement and County employment practices for all people of Hamilton County regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The BOLD Initiative is Hamilton County’s Economic Inclusion Initiative to help ensure inclusion and diversity success in Hamilton County operations such as staff recruitment, hiring and advancement, and in Hamilton County’s purchasing and procurement opportunities with local small businesses.

VISIT – https://www.hamiltoncountyohio.gov/government/departments/economic_inclusion

The DeWine-Husted Administration is focused on supporting businesses, communities, and families so all Ohioans can succeed. The resources and information available below are intended to support small businesses, help Ohio communities, and ease the burdens of Ohio families.

VISIT – https://businesshelp.ohio.gov/

The U.S. Small Business Administration is unable to accept new applications for COVID-19 relief loans or grants. They continue to offer PPP loan forgiveness.

VISIT – https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options

The ECDI Women’s Business Centers of Ohio (WBCs) are a program of nonprofit community lender, ECDI. In accordance with our mission, we are dedicated to eliminating the obstacles women face in the world of business by providing resources, training and access to capital.

VISIT – https://www.wbcohio.org/

The Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative (GCMI) is an entrepreneurial education program designed to help Individuals and small business owners develop and recognize opportunities for their business. GCMI has been supporting and developing entrepreneurs for since 1998.

VISIT – http://www.gcmi.org/

EMAIL – Grants@gcmination.org

CALL – (513) 569-4816, ex 2412

Since 2014, MORTAR aims to create diverse communities by enabling historically marginalized entrepreneurs to access the resources needed to start & run successful businesses.

VISIT – https://wearemortar.com/

We’re the first point of contact for companies considering the 15-county, three-state Cincinnati region as a perfect place to locate and grow. We’re economic development experts who bring the area’s top business and community leaders together to ignite the regional economy.

VISIT – https://redicincinnati.com/joinclusiongrant/

As the nation’s largest source of free, expert mentoring, resources and education for small businesses, SCORE offers critical support for entrepreneurs, helping guide them on their journey.

VISIT – https://www.score.org/greatercincinnati

The Urban League of Greater Southwest Ohio’s Business Development & Entrepreneurship supports entrepreneurs in developing their business startup or expansion aspirations in the greater Cincinnati area.

The Ohio Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provide business counseling and assistance to individuals who are either starting or growing their businesses. Ohio SBDC at the Urban League Greater Southwestern Ohio is staffed by highly trained, Certified Business Advisors®. The Center provides no-cost, confidential, in-depth, one-on-one counseling for businesses that will or currently employ under 500 employees.

VISIT – https://www.cincinnatieec.com/ohio-sbdc-hamilton-county/

Women’s Business Enterprise Council Ohio River Valley – The WBEC ORV is an organization for women business owners interested in promoting, developing, and maintaining business relationships with other women business owners, major corporations, and governmental agencies.

VISIT – https://www.cincinnatieec.com/wbec-orv/

VISIT – https://www.cincinnatichamber.com/

VISIT – https://theaachamber.com/

VISIT – http://www.hispanicchambercincinnati.com/