A thru G,  H thru O,  P thru Z,  Phone Directory

4C ... For Children

B
BIO/START

C
C-Cap Angel Capital Hub
Certified Development Company of Butler County, Inc.
Cincinnati Business Incubator
Cincinnati Minority Contractors Business Assistance Program (MCBAP)
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
City of Cincinnati, Department of Community Development and Planning
City of Cincinnati, Office of Contract Compliance
Clermont Chamber of Commerce Small Business Development Center
Commonwealth Small Business Development Corporation
Communiversity
Covington Economic Development Department

D
Downtown Cincinnati, Inc.

E
Executive Service Corps of Cincinnati

F
Fairfield Chamber of Commerce

G
Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development
Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative
Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce
Greater Cincinnati Venture Association
Greater Cincinnati Women's Chamber of Commerce


4C ... For Children

4C ... For Children
1924 Dana Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 221-0033 Hamilton County
(513) 887-7662 Butler County
(513) 732-3411 Clermont County
(513) 695-2276 Warren County
(859) 781-3511 Northern Kentucky
swestheimer@4c-cinci.org (E-MAIL)
www.4c@4c-cinci.org (WEB)

PARENTS

• Provides referrals to licensed and legally operating child care centers and family child care homes that are licensed or have agreed to meet and uphold 4C standards.
• Helps parents understand what quality means in child care and early education.
• Recruits new family child care providers in high need areas.
• Administers the child care subsidy program for United Way and the City of Cincinnati.

CHILD CARE PROVIDERS

• Offers training and technical assistance to child care providers on a wide range of child care and early education topics.
• Helps develop child care networks to provide support and improve the profession of child care.
• Administers the Child and Adult Care Food Program to reduce the cost of serving meals in provider's home.
• Provides free referrals to registered and licensed providers.
• Helps child care programs achieve accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
• Offers technical assistance to individuals or organizations interested in caring for children.

EMPLOYERS

• Provides enhanced resources and referral services to the employees of participating companies.
• Facilitates on-site parenting workshops & seminars for employees of participating companies.
• Consults with employers on work and family issues such as sick child care and parental leave.

THE COMMUNITY

• Advocates on behalf of children and families on relevant public policy issues.

Fees:  No charge for consultation and referral services.  Minimal charges for training and specialized employer services.

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BIO/START
3130 Highland Ave., 3rd Floor
Cincinnati, OH  45219-2374
(513) 475-6610
(513) 221-1980 (FAX)
cfranken@biostart.org (E-MAIL)
www.biostart.org (WEB)

BIO/START catalyzes life science commercialization by finding medical product innovators, by nurturing ventures that develop competitive technology and by connecting entrepreneurs with the resources needed to create companies, wealth, and jobs.

Eligibility:  Open to pre-seed, seed, and early stage companies in the biomedical and health care industry (biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, instruments and equipment, health services, and health IT).  Prospective tenant companies are required to submit an application, and present their business concept to BIO/START Tenant Success Committee to receive business assistance services or lease space in the facility.

Fees:  Business assistance packages are specifically designed for each client and fees are negotiated based on the scope of work.  Clients needing physical space may also lease wet lab, dry lab, and/or office space.  Rates include utilities, housekeeping, and use of shared equipment.  Basic support services including phone, internet, e-mail, faxing, copying, postage, and clerical assistance are available on a fee basis.  Please call or e-mail for current rates.

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C-Cap Angel Capital Hub
c/o The Circuit
11427 Reed Hartman Hwy 
Cincinnati, OH  45241
(513) 618-6440
(513) 618-6585 (FAX )
c-cap@thecircuit.net (E-MAIL)
www.c-cap.net and www.thecircuit.net (WEB)

James J. Cunningham, Director

C-Cap acts as an early stage capital hub, connecting entrepreneurs with individual investors, and with other resources needed by early stage growth companies.  C-Cap focuses on high-growth-potential companies of the types that would be eligible for professional venture capital financing at a later stage.

A number of individual investors are members of C-Cap.  An entrepreneur can submit an executive summary of a business plan to C-Cap, and that summary is circulated to C-Cap's investor members for review and possible funding.  C-Cap's investor members usually provide “angel” capital, defined as the funds needed by a growth company after money from friends and family has been exhausted, and before the company qualifies for professional venture capital funding.  The template for an acceptable business plan summary is available from C-Cap.  There is a small application fee, but C-Cap does not receive any other compensation from entrepreneurs.

C-Cap also conducts boot camps for entrepreneurs and for “angel” investors, and participates in other programs.

C-Cap is an initiative of The Circuit, the association of information technology companies in the Greater Cincinnati region.  The Circuit is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping companies within Cincinnati's high-tech community become more successful through educational events, networking opportunities and government advocacy.  As a member of Ohio's IT Alliance, the Circuit partners with other technology organizations to leverage information and resources throughout the state of Ohio.  The Circuit is also a member of the Council of Regional IT Associations (CRITA), which nationally represents more than 26,000 IT organizations.

Eligibility:  All entrepreneurs with business plans for high-growth companies are eligible.

Fees:  Small fixed fees are charged for submitting a business plan summary and for attendance at events.

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Certified Development Company Of Butler County, Inc.
130 High Street, 6th Floor
Hamilton, OH  45011
(513) 887-3404
(513) 785-5723 (FAX)
allenj@butlercountyohio.org (E-MAIL)

Ms. Jenéa Norris Allen, Executive Director

The Certified Development Company of Butler County, Inc. (CDCBC), "the right connection for small business," is a certified State of Ohio non-profit corporation established in 1983 for the primary purpose of providing the small business sector alternative fixed asset financing through federal and state programs.  With the support of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), this CDCBC can offer long term, fixed rate and low down payment financing through the SBA 504 Affordable Loan Program and Butler County's Revolving Loan Fund.  Qualifying existing businesses can take advantage of these programs which will not only assist their internal operations, but also enhance the State of Ohio's economic development through expansive growth and job creation.

Eligibility:  2+ year old existing businesses residing or wishing to locate to the State of Ohio

Fees:  Range from $100.00 to $1000.00

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Cincinnati Business Incubator, Inc.
1634 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, OH  45210
(513) 362-2700
(513) 784-0810 (FAX)
whicks@cbincubator.org (E-MAIL)
www.cbincubator.org (Website)

Mr. Wayne Hicks, President & CEO

Mission Statement:
Cincinnati Business Incubator (CBI) is committed to supporting the small business community of Greater Cincinnati by providing training, management and financial resources including expertise and support networks that enable new and existing businesses to become successful and prosper.

Services:

Business Incubation

• Below market rates for wonderfully furnished office and conference
  space with an equipped computer lab, and with T-1 High Speed Internet Access.
• Free Link to our website,  24 hour access to building complete with
  security system.
• Affordable 'Shared Services' available to keep overhead low such as
  copy and fax machine use, secretarial support, mail, phone, voice mail,
  phone answering support and janitorial service.
• Home-based business assistance offered through our Affiliate Program.
• Home-Based Business Assistance.
• Part-time office is offered through our Affiliate Program.  On-site
  storage space as low as $25.00/month Affordable 'Shared Services' are
  also available to keep overhead low.  The CBI program is designed to
  give your organization a 'Corporate Identity'.

Benefits of becoming a CBI Affiliate/OR Resident Company

• Guidance
• Goal Achievement
• Community Assistance
• Diversity
• Professionalism
• Expertise
• Collaboration (Access to business opportunities and networking)
• Strong Foundation
• Growth Potential and much more...

Eligibility:  We serve all businesses with a special focus on minority and women-owned companies.  Some programs have specific eligibility requirements.

Fees:  Available upon request.

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Cincinnati Development Fund

Cincinnati Development Fund
1100 Walnut St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
(513) 721-7211
(513) 721-7214 (FAX)
www.cincinnatidevelopmentfund.org

Ms. Jeanne Golliher, Executive Director

Mission Statement and Vision:
The Mission of the Cincinnati Development Fund is "to drive community revitalization by providing capital access and technical assistance."

CDF's Vision is "to be a national leader in community development where we bring financial institutions, non-profit and commercial developers and Local governments together to create vibrant, diverse neighborhoods and strong central cities."

CDF's Role in Community Development:

• CDF diversifies risk to investors by raising loan capital from multiple sources.
• CDF proactively creates financing products that stimulate underserved markets.
• Investors lend on a participation basis, thereby reducing the risk for each lender.
• A certified Community Development Entity (CDE), CDF is eligible to apply for New Markets Tax Credits.
• CDF can serve the urban market more cost effectively than banks:
• Initial "pioneering" projects tend to be small but complex.
• Entrepreneurs and Artists often don't speak the language of bankers.
• CDF has intense knowledge of the innuendos of the urban market.

Eligble Projects:
CDF accepts applications and will recommend the project to the most appropriate available loan pool if it meets the following general criteria:

• Construction and/or permanent loans for the development of affordable rental and for-sale housing;
• Construction and/or permanent loans for the development of non-rent restricted housing in low or moderate income census tracts;
• Construction and permanent loans for real estate that will be utilized for a community purpose;
• Construction and permanent financing that will result in the removal of blight; and
• Other purposes as agreed upon by the Board and Loan Committee of CDF.

CDF Products:
Cincinnati Development Fund believes that attractive and readily available financing can serve as a stimulus for development.  Five funds are currently available:

• Loan Pool VII
• Construction and Permanent financing provided under one note and one closing
• Qualified projects must either contribute to the revitalization of blighted communities or provide quality affordable housing
• Available in Hamilton, Clermont, Kenton, Campbell, or Boone County
• Urban Living Loan Fund
• First mortgage up to 80% LTV at Prime Rate during construction, converting to a below-market permanent loan, tied to the 1, 3, or 5-year Federal Home Loan Bank cost of funds
• Second Mortgage up to 90% LTV fixed at 3.5%
• Permanent loans available for up to 10 years
• Available in the urban core communities:  Cincinnat Business District, Over-the-Rhine, and the West End
• Cincinnati Housing Development Fund
• Established in March 2003, available unti March 2013
• Construction loans priced below Prime Rate
• Primarily for construction and renovation of housing which will be for sale to home buyers
• Loans available for the lesser of 95% of development costs, or 75% of appraised value of completed units
• Over-the-Rhine Development Fund
• Funds available for eligible pre-development activities in Over-the-Rhine
• Interest rate:  3%
• Term:  1 year (extension available at 5% for one more year)
• Small Developer Loan Fund
• Restoration and/or new construction of one and two family dwelling units located in the City of Cincinnati
• Homes must be sold to an owner-occupant
• Targeted (but not limited to) for non-profit and for profit-developers using the City of Cincinnati CHIRP program

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Cincinnati Minority Contractors Business Assistance Program (MCBAP)

Cincinnati Minority Contractors Business Assistance Program (MCBAP)
3 Kovach Drive
Cincinnati, OH  45215
(513) 631-7666
(513) 631-7613 (FAX)

omartin@ohiostatewidembdc.org (E-MAIL)

www.cincinnatibds.com (WEB)

www.ohiostatewidembdc.org (WEB)

Mr. Onnie R. Martin, Executive Director

Cincinnati Minority Contractors Business Assistance Program (MCBAP), funded by the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD), Division of Minority Business Affairs (DMBA), provides the minority business community with management, technical, financial, and procurement assistance, as well as grants, and bonding packaging services, and MBE certification assistance.

Child Day Care Revolving Loan Program (CDCRLP), funded by the Finance Fund, provides expansion capital for existing and start-up childcare centers.  Operated with the assistance of a local participating bank, up to $25,000 for five (5) years can be borrowed for working capital, equipment, minor remodeling and minor facility upgrades to meet licensing code requirements.

Fast Trac:  The Fast Trac programs have assisted over 200,000 people across the country and abroad start or grow a business.  With programs designed for entrepreneurs from micro-enterprise to high tech, their full-service programs are here to help you throughout your entrepreneural journey.

• Fast Trac New Venture assists the start-up entrepreneur in developing their business concept and evaluating it through each step of the business planning process.
• Fast Trac Growth Venture assists entrepreneurs in evaluating their current business framework and determining the changes needed to improve performance and grow their business.
• Fast Trace Tech Venture offers technology and life science entrepreneurs the tools needed to start or refine their business venture, including the business concept itself, learn to access capital, and advance their venture to the next business stage.

Eligibility:  Minority-owned as defined by the State of Ohio.

Fees:  None.  Nominal fees will be charged for workshop/training sessions.

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City of Cincinnati
Department of Community Development and Planning
805 Central Avenue, Suite 700
Cincinnati, OH  45202
(513) 352-1926
(513) 352-6257 (FAX)
www.cincinnati-oh.gov (WEB)

Mr. Gerald E. Fortson, Small Business Services

The City of Cincinnati Department of Community Development and Planning is dedicated to helping the City's neighborhoods attract new private sector investment and jobs.  The Department provides access to federal, state, and City sponsored financial and tax incentives alone and is linked to maximize the economic health of Cincinnati's neighborhood residents, workers and businesses.  In addition, the Small Business Division helps to coordinate a system of accessible small business technical assistance and capital that meets the start-up and growth needs of Cincinnati's micro businesses, small businesses, and neighborhoods.  Programs that are available to Cincinnati businesses and residents include:

• New Business District Improvement Program
• Grow Cincinnati Loan Fund
• MicroCity Loan Fund
• SBA 504 Loan Program
• Enterprise Zone Program
• Job Creation Income Tax
• Community Reinvestment Area Tax Exemptions (Property Tax Abatement Incentives)

Eligibility:  Programs and services available to all, subject to Federal, State and/or City guidelines.

Fees:  Varies based upon program requirements.

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City of Cincinnati
Office of Contract Compliance
Small Business Enterprise Program 
805 Central Avenue, Suite 234
Cincinnati, OH  45202-1947
(513) 352- 3144
(513) 352-3157 (FAX)
www.cincinnati-oh.gov (WEB)

The Office of Contract Compliance (OCC) administers the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program for the City of Cincinnati as governed by the Ordinance 335-1999 and modified with the passage of Ordinances 435-2002, 436-2002, 437-2002, 438-2002, 439-2002, and 440-2002.  The Small Business Enterprise Program is a race and gender-neutral program.  There is no set-aside or preference program.

Eligibility:  In order to qualify as a Small Business Enterprise, the firm's gross revenue or number of employees, averaged over the past three years, inclusive of any affiliates as defined by 13 C.F.R. Sec. 121.201, does not exceed the size standards as defined pursuant to section 3 of the SBE Act and for which the net worth of each owner does not exceed $750,000.  In addition, the applicant for SBE certification must have been in business for at least one year in Hamilton County, where it maintained a fixed office for the same period.

Fees:  No Charge

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Clermont Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
553 Chamber Drive
Milford, OH  45150
(513) 576-5000
(513) 576-5001 (FAX)
john.melvin@clermontchamber.com (E-MAIL)

Mr. John Melvin (576-5007)

Provides a full array of services of interest to those wanting to start their own business and those already operating a business.  Serves as a clearinghouse of information, resources and counseling.  Offers a regular schedule of training classes.

Eligibility:  'Open to All'

Fees:  'No Charge'

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Commonwealth Small Business Development Corporation
111 St. James Court, Suite 504
Frankfort, KY  40601
(502) 696-9444
(502) 696-9493 (FAX)
csbdc@bellsouth.net (E-MAIL)
www.csbdc.com (WEB)

Mr. Mike Davis, President

The 504 Loan Program is a fixed asset financing program for expanding small businesses.  To qualify a company must create jobs (one full-time permanent private job for each $50,000 of 504 funds) and/or meet certain public purpose criteria.  Typically 50% of a project's financing comes from a private financial institution.  Forty percent comes from the CSBDC through the 504 loan, and 10% comes from equity.  The 504 loan carries a fixed, below market rate, with a term of 20 years for real estate and 10 years for equipment.

ELIGIBILITY:  For SBA 504 Loans

• For-profit business.  The only not-for-profits eligible for 504 funds are sheltered workshops.
• Must meet small business qualification (under $7.5 million in net worth and net profits after taxes must be under $2.5 million).

Not Eligible for SBA 504 Loans:

• Company whose stock in trade is money (stock brokerage house; bank, etc.).
• Speculative operation.
• Lobbyists.
• Businesses with more than 1/3 of income derived from legal gambling.

Fees:  There are statutory fees associated with the loan closing.  These fees, approximately 2.75% of the 504 portion of the financing and a fixed legal closing fee of $2,250, are added to the proceeds amount and funded through the loan.

For more detailed information on the 504 loan program you may access data on the Internet (www.NADCO.org) or contact Mike Davis.

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Communiversity
Continuing Education
University of Cincinnati
French Hall
Cincinnati, OH  45221-0093
(513) 556-9197
(513) 556-0873 (FAX)
donna.burns@uc.edu (E-MAIL)
www.uc.edu/ace/commu (WEB)

Ms. Donna Burns, Director

Quality, non-credit small business classes for adults.  Topics range from Starting a Successful Small Business to Creating Business Plans to Tax and Record keeping and computer skills.  Ideal for businesses looking for the expertise to grow and be more profitable and for persons starting a new business.  Call and ask for a complete Communiversity catalog.

Eligibility:  'Open to All'

Fees:  Range from $75.00 to $100.00.

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Covington Economic Development Department
638 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY  41011
(859) 292-2163
(859) 292-2334 (FAX)
gmelvin@covingtonky.com (E-MAIL)
www.covingtonky.gov (WEB)

Ms. Gail J. Melvin, Director

Covington Economic Development Department coordinates the following services city-wide:  historic preservation, business loans, business recruitment, business outreach services, and community relations.

Eligibility:  Incentive Program Assistance and Loans are limited to Covington City businesses and residents.

Fees:  No charge for services.

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Downtown Cincinnati Inc.
617 Vine Street, Suite 1200
Cincinnati, OH   45202
(513) 421-4440 Ext. 112
(513) 562-8722 (FAX)
arlene@downtowncincinnati.com (E-MAIL)

Ms. Arlene Koth, Vice President, Stakeholder Services/Small Business

Dedicated to retention, growth, and attraction of small businesses with a focus on minority- and women-owned enterprises in the Central Business District.  DCI partners with small business owners to provide streamlined point-of-entry and ongoing support services for the downtown business market, including assistance in locating office and retail space, promoting downtown businesses, and connections to government departments and business assistance agencies/organizations.

Eligibility:  We serve all businesses in the Central Business District and those wishing to locate in the Central Business District.

Fees:  No Charge

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Executive Service Corps of Cincinnati (ESCC)
10921 Reed Hartman Highway, Suite 228
Cincinnati, OH  45242
(513) 791-6230
(513) 791-6267 (FAX)
esccsupport@cinci.rr.com (E-MAIL)
www.ESC-Cincinnati.org (WEB)

Mr. Randy Mosteller, Executive Director
Ms. Darlyne Koretos, Director of Support Services

Provides management assistance consulting services to nonprofit organizations to help them achieve their missions.  Services are provided by teams of experienced business consultants.

Areas of consultation include:

Plus many other specialized needs.

Eligibility:  Organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, School, Church or Government Entity.

Fees:  Fees are established based on Scope of Project, Number of Consultants involved, Length of Project, and Client's Budget.  Our rates are well below For-Profit consulting companies.  Based on need, some projects are performed at no cost to clients. Some fees are underwritten by Grants from Foundations, or Corporate gifts.

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Fairfield Chamber of Commerce
Every Business Succeeds

Fairfield Chamber of Commerce
Business Development & Networking Resource
670 Wessel Drive
Fairfield, OH  45014
(513) 881-5500
(513) 881-5503 (FAX)
shawverginger@hotmail.com (E-MAIL)
www.fairfieldchamber.com (WEB)

Ms. Ginger Shawver, President & CEO

The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit business organization with approximately 520 members.  The vision of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is 'Every Business Succeeds.'

Eligibility:  Business owners, retirees, employees, individuals.

Fees:  $280.00 base plus $3.25 per full time employee or full time equivalent.  Banks & Credit Unions:  $380.00 base plus $3.25 per full time employee or full time equivalent.

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Great Oaks Institute of Technology & Career Development
Scarlet Oaks CDC
3254 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH  45241
(513) 612-5793
(513) 771-4928 (FAX)
griffinh@greatoaks.com (E-MAIL)
www.greatoaks.com (WEB)

Mr. Harrell Griffin

The Start Your Business Program provides the basics of starting and running a small business including:  characteristics of entrepreneurs, how to develop and write a business plan, establish policies and procedures, how to make the most of your resources, where to go for assistance, and discovering how to effectively handle the challenges of running a small business.

Call (513) 771-8881 or 1-800-441-OAKS (6257) for schedules of classes.

Eligibility:  'Open to All'

Fees:  $130

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Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative
1740 Langdon Farm Road, Suite 378
Cincinnati, OH  45237-3817
(513) 569-4816 ext. 2428
(513) 569-4356 (FAX)
www.gcmi.org (WEB)

The Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative, Inc. (GCMI) is a joint effort of Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency and the United Way & Community Chest of the Cincinnati Area.  GCMI is a Microenterprise Loan Fund & Business Support Program for the Greater Cincinnati Area.  Our purpose is to provide training and access to credit to aspiring entrepreneurs in low-to moderate income communities who have viable business ideas and many of the characteristics of successful small business operators but who do not qualify for credit from existing small business lenders, both traditional and alternative.  GCMI's mission is to promote individual self-sufficiency and community economic development by stimulating and supporting entrepreneurship among low and moderate-income people.  GCMI is a certified community development financial institution.

SERVICES:

• 10 week entrepreneurial training on business plan development and business management.
• Small Business Resource Library.
• Loan Administration Services.
• One-on-one technical support for start-up and existing businesses.
• Small business loans $500 - $10,000. 36 months maximum repay period.
• Financial literacy education.

Eligibility:  Low to moderate-income individuals.

Fees:  One-time fees may range from $50.00-$185.00 based upon annual household income plus any out-of-pocket loan fees.

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Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
African American Chamber Of Commerce
2945 Gilbert Avenue
Cincinnati, OH  45206
(513) 751-9900
(513) 751-9100 (FAX)
info@gcaacc.com (E-MAIL)
www.gcaacc.com (WEB)

Steve Love, President

The Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce (GCNKAACC) was founded in 1996 by business owners and consumers seeking to improve their economic status.  Their vision was to form an organization which would advocate on behalf of emerging and established businesses to create new market opportunities, provide access to capital and revitalize the African American community.

The GCNKAACC provides a variety of programs and services to assist, educate, inform, motivate and prepare members to achieve economic empowerment for themselves and the African American Community.  The AACC is supported by the City of Cincinnati.

The GCNKAACC programs and services include:

• Business Development Institute - Seminars, Workshops and Computer Training
• Monthly membership network meetings
• Chamber Moment Radio Advertising
• Chamber Speaks Newspaper Column
• Special Events Sponsorship
• Data collection/dissemination
• Membership newsletter and other publications
• Internet advertisement opportunity - www.gcaacc.com

Eligibility:  The GCNKAACC membership is open to business owners and supporters of economic development in the African American community in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

Fees:  Membership ranges from $20.00 to $5,000.00.  Each member package is valid for one year and is not transferable.

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Greater Cincinnati Venture Association
(an affiliate of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber)
300 Carew Tower, 411 Vine Street
Cincinnati, Ohio  45202-2812
(513) 686-2946
(513) 579-3101 (FAX)
ggarber@cincinnatichamber.com (E-MAIL)
www.gcva.com (WEB)

Ms. Gretchen Garber, Program Manager

The Greater Cincinnati Venture Association (GCVA) was organized in 1986 to facilitate and encourage investment in new and growing businesses.  GCVA membership is open to professional venture capitalists, private investors, investment bankers, commercial bankers, entrepreneurs, attorneys, accountants, consultants and others involved in the investment community.

GCVA is a forum for bringing together all parties that share a vested interest in building a strong entrepreneurial community.  Our services provide opportunities for members to promote new ventures, participate in ongoing education, network among interested parties on a regular basis and provide a dedicated medium for communicating issues about entrepreneurship.

Greater Cincinnati Venture Association Luncheons are held the third Tuesday of each month from September through June.  Meetings provide opportunities for entrepreneurs to network, present their business, and learn from educational keynote presentations.

Eligibility:  To Present a Business Plan for Funding: visit www.gcva.com and click on the Presenters link for specific instructions.  Open to all industries and seed stage, start-up and established business ventures that have potential for success.

Fees:  To Present a Business Plan for Funding: No Charge. Membership: Individual - $125/year Corporate - $300/year.

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Greater Cincinnati
Women's Chamber of Commerce
1634 Central Parkway, Suite 221
Cincinnati, OH  45202
(513) 362-2724
(513) 784-0803 (FAX)
rthompson@gcwcc.com (E-MAIL)
www.gcwcc.com (WEB)

Rhoda Thompson, Founder

The Greater Cincinnati Women's Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) Membership Organization.  The Women's Chamber is the only Chamber solely representing the interest of women business owners and professional women seeking to become business owners.

More than 52,800 privately-held fifty percent or more women owned firms in the Cincinnati region account for more than 44.6% of all privately-held firms in the metropolitan area according to the Center for Women's Business Research.  The fifty percent or more women-owned firms employ nearly 108,000 and generated nearly $12.6 billion in revenue.

Between 1997 and 2004, women-owned non-employer firms grew at 18%, twice the national rate (9%) for all non-employer firms.  During the same time period, the revenues for women-owned firms without employees grew 66% compared to 42% for all firms without employees.  According to a report from the Center for Women's Business Research, which was backed by Wells Fargo, women business owners are consistently raising the bar in the world of small business.  They show an incredible amount of confidence, drive, and success, with or without employees.

Women's Chamber members benefit from a variety of programs tailored to their specific needs while enhancing opportunities to increase their sales and reduce their costs.   Our members represent all types and sizes of businesses.

To learn more about the Women's Chamber, visit our website at www.gcwcc.com or call the Women's Chamber office at (513) 362.2724.

Eligibility:  Open to all women business owners, professional women, career minded women and men willing to assist women in business.

Fees:  Membership dues based on number of employees, starting at $150.

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