4th Annual Hamilton County Small Business Day

Join us for the 4th Annual Hamilton County Small Business Day! We are bringing together everything a small business owner needs to succeed—all in one place, on one day.

Whether you are just starting out or looking to scale, this is your opportunity to step away from the "daily grind" and focus on your business's future. Connect with local entrepreneurs, discover essential services, and gain hands-on insights to take your venture to the next level.

NOW OPEN- Apply for Deal Zone and Register for Coaching and Consultations, and Schedule your Headshot!

• JUST ANNOUNCED: Hamilton County Microenterprise Advancement Passport Grant program is NOW OPEN. Offering $5,000–$10,000 grants to eligible small businesses with five or fewer employees to support growth and build long-term success.
• Expansive Networking & Resource Partners: Meet with a wide range of service providers and mentors dedicated to helping local businesses thrive.
• : Dive into workshops covering critical tracks such as marketing, funding, and jump-starting with AI.
• The Deal Zone: Participate in our unique matchmaking experience that connects local vendors with large companies seeking partners. Apply now! NEW! Need help with your capability statement or finding industry codes? Sign up for a 15-minute session for expert help.
• One-on-One Coaching & Consulting: Get personalized advice in our dedicated coaching zone, featuring 15-minute sessions with experts in business planning, funding, marketing, AI, and more. Sign up for sessions here.
• Complimentary Headshots- New this year! Professional headshots will be available on-site at Small Business Day, offered as a free professional development perk. Get a high-quality, updated photo for your marketing, branding, and professional profiles. Sessions are booked in advance through this registration link, with five-minute appointments available on a first-come, first-served basis. No-shows will be released on-site for walk-ins.
• State of Small Business Address: Hear directly from the County Commissioners regarding the local economic landscape.

Click here for the Breakout Session Schedule to plan your day.

List of Resource Partners by zone under Lineup.

• Start Up & Planning Zone: Business Planning, Memberships & More.
• Certification & Bid Prep Zone: Open doors to contracting with certification and bid support.
• Access To Capital Zone: Access to small business capital and loan readiness to fuel growth.
• Business Assistance & Back Office Zone: Help with marketing, technology, HR, administration, and more.
• Grant Applications Zone: Assistance with the Micro-Enterprise Assistance grant application.

Learn more about the Hamilton County Office of Small Business. The Hamilton County Office of Small Business provides business assistance by partnering with Alloy Development Co. and leveraging the expertise of additional small business organizations. Since launching in 2022, the Office of Small Business has assisted well over 1100 businesses with coaching or in focused training sessions. If you are interested in any of the following services or have questions about how we can support your small business goals, contact us!

Info: Need help with your capability statement and/or finding your industry code(s)? Sign up for 1-on-1 sessions with experts who provide hands-on help and advice.

Info: Want to follow up on your breakout session or gain some individual guidance? Sign up for 1-on-1 sessions with experts providing hands-on help and advice on a range of topics, including marketing, fundability, business planning, money matters, AI quickstart, and others. Sign up for coaching sessions here.

Info: A solid pitch is the bedrock of successful marketing: learn to talk about your business effectively in 30-60 seconds for more success with contracts and sales

Info: Develop a practical, actionable strategy to increase your
digital visibility and learn how to build a social media
presence that has both clarity and purpose.

Info: Learn about the many ways you can use online sales
platforms to build your business and how to determine
which solutions are right for you.

Info: AI is a powerful tool for your small business marketing and
communications. Use it to create an effective marketing
plan in this hands-on session.

Info: Need a capability statement? AI can help you get a
jump-start and help you find your industry codes. Learn how
in this hands-on session.

Info: This hands-on session will help you master the basics of
using AI to craft your business plan

Info: This session will help grant and loan seekers prepare their
business plan for an application.

Info: How do you get enough money to start a business? This
session will discuss some different options for funding a
startup, small business, and how you can increase your
funding readiness.

Info: Finding the funding you need to grow is challenging, even if
you are very successful. We will explore different sources of
working capital. We will also cover some strategies to
improve your business credit as you grow.

Info: What if you could run your business by paying yourself first?
This new accounting strategy helps you create financial
systems that do just that. Learn the basics and hear from a
business owner about the impact of shifting to thinking of
profit first.

Info: Learn how to plan your exit and what you can do now to
make your business as valuable as possible to buyers and
investors.

Info: Understand the financial documents you need to have for
your business and what they can tell you about how to be
more successful. We will cover the Profit and Loss (P+L),
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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