2024 Business Enterprise Expo

Department of Economic Inclusion,  City of Cincinnati

This event will help connect small and diverse businesses with upcoming opportunities and resources. Don't miss out!

1624 Herald Ave

The City of Cincinnati's Department of Economic Inclusion (DEI) is thrilled to invite you to our 3rd annual Business Enterprise Expo! This year, in addition to highlighting the City's MBE/WBE/SBE certified firms in our reverse tradeshow, we are expanding opportunities to all local firms by including a one-stop-shop for all things small and diverse business.This event features a wide range of opportunities, including access to capital, connections with community resource partners, local business opportunities, insights from industry experts, and success stories from small and diverse businesses who have successfully navigated our local business environment.In addition, DEI is proud to be partnering with Huntington Bank as our exclusive financial partner to bring their groundbreaking Seeds for Growth initiative to our community. Seeds for Growth aims to connect under-resourced small businesses to capital and other resources, reducing barriers for firms looking to take their business to the next level.Sign up today and take advantage of all we have to offer!Registration for general attendees is free, and thanks to the support from our local partners, DEI will be providing swag bags for attendees while supplies last. If you are a city-certified MBE/WBE/SBE and would like to have a table at the event, please contact Sylvia Jones-Hamm at sylvia.jones-hamm@cincinnati-oh.gov.

Agenda

Opening Remarks 

Downstairs, Banquet Rooms 1 &  2 | Featuring City-Certified Firms, Resource Partners, Major Contractors, and City Departments

Exhibition Begins

Fireside Chat Introducing Huntington Bank's Seeds for Growth Initiative

Upstairs Conference Rooms | Each breakout session will begin at 9:30 a.m. and  repeat at 10:30 a.m. Sessions include the City Opportunity Panel, Contractors & Developers Panel, Community Partners Panel, and Huntington Bank Access to Capital Presentation. 

Breakout Sessions

Open Networking & Exhibitor Block

Lunch &  Business Enterprise of the Month Award Presentation

How to Do Business with the City of Cincinnati Presentation

Closing Remarks

Matchmaking Sessions with Major Contractors, Businesses, and City Departments

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