Hamilton County SBDC at the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio

05/05/2026

04/29/2026

Funding Opportunity for Micro Businesses 📢

The County will announce new micro enterprise grants this week for low-income businesses, with awards ranging from $5,000–$10,000.

More details are available in the attached flyer. If you’d like to talk through it, contact The Hamilton County SBDC and we can guide you through the process.

https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/center.aspx?center=17052&subloc=0

03/17/2026

🌟 Wednesday March 18th is SBDC Day! 🌟

Today we celebrate more than a program — we celebrate
possibility.

Small Business Development Centers exist because someone, somewhere, has a dream bold enough to chase… and we believe that dream deserves support.

Every day, entrepreneurs walk through our doors carrying ideas, courage, and hope for something better. And every day, we have the honor of helping turn those hopes into real, thriving businesses that strengthen our communities.

💡Entrepreneurs are the heartbeat of progress.
They take risks. They push boundaries. They innovate.
And SBDCs stand with them — offering guidance, clarity, and encouragement when the road feels uncertain.

To every small business owner, we serve:
Your resilience inspires us. Your vision motivates us. Your success is our mission.

Here’s to building stronger communities, one dream at a time. Happy ! 🌱✨

03/09/2026

🚀 Small Business Owners – Don’t Miss This!
Registration is now open for the 2026 Ohio Small Business Matchmaker at the Nutter Center in Dayton!
🗓 April 22–23, 2026
📍 Wright State University Nutter Center, Dayton, OH
This is one of Ohio’s largest small business procurement events, connecting entrepreneurs with federal, state, and local agencies actively seeking suppliers. If you or your clients are looking to grow through government contracting, this is the place to be.

👉 Official Registration Link:
https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=b1d58bb99bfe6f6de0cf3cc1ae1c7a35f67d4d9673dac831166fff1fb3076a80JmltdHM9MTc3MzAxNDQwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=27a7a2f0-cd3f-6336-09ee-b412cca56226&psq=Business+Matchmaker+%7c+Dayton+%7c+2026+Ohio+Business+Matchmaker&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub2hpb2J1c2luZXNzbWF0Y2htYWtlci5jb20v

02/25/2026

How to Do Business with CMHA

CMHA’s next How to do Business Event will be held on-line on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 10AM-12PM. This month’s event will include a presentation from CMHA on how to do business for the first 30 minutes and the second 30 minutes cover training on invoicing. The second hour will be for fielding questions.

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26782976346035?p=YkLTU7sHuXiEfquKl0

Meeting ID: 267 829 763 460 35

Passcode: K2io6PM9

02/16/2026

We’re excited to share that the next round of the Contribution Project launches on February 2!

The Contribution Project provides $400 micro-grants to young people (ages 14–25) in Greater Cincinnati to help them kickstart a project that matters to them—whether that’s supporting a friend, advancing a cause, or creating something meaningful in their community. Applications will be open February 2–22. Learn more at: https://contributionproject.org/cincinnati.

Thanks to your partnership, last year we invested in more than 100 young changemakers across Greater Cincinnati. We’d love your help once again in spreading the word to youth in your networks. Attached are flyers and social media materials you can use and share.

02/16/2026

CMHA’s next How to do Business Event will be held on-line on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 10AM-12PM. This month’s event will include a presentation from CMHA on how to do business for the first 30 minutes and the second 30 minutes cover training on invoicing. The second hour will be for fielding questions.

Thank you.

CMHA Procurement

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26782976346035?p=YkLTU7sHuXiEfquKl0

Meeting ID: 267 829 763 460 35

Passcode: K2io6PM9

02/16/2026

🚀 Big News for Packaged Food Entrepreneurs!

What a fantastic opportunity for founders in the packaged food industry to get real‑world support, expert guidance, and hands‑on help to grow their brands. 🍪🌶️🥤

Whether you're refining your recipe, scaling production, or getting retail‑ready, this is your moment to level up with resources designed specifically for food businesses.

✨ Don’t miss your chance to tap into real expertise.
✨ Build the strong foundation your product deserves.
✨ Turn your culinary passion into a thriving, scalable company.
👩‍🍳 If you’re an emerging food entrepreneur, this is truly for YOU.

02/13/2026

https://www.instagram.com/p/DURIpSAkumK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Attention all New England, Cincinnati, and New York City food and beverage entrepreneurs! Presented with , Brewing The American Dream Bootcamp 2026 Applications Are Now Open!

📍 Eligibility: Your food and beverage business must be located in:
✨ New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)
✨ Greater Cincinnati/Covington area
✨ Greater NYC metro area
📅Apply by Feb 20 at

https://www.brewingtheamericandream.com/program-details.html

As a participant, you’ll receive:
✅ 7 weeks of expert coaching from over 35 coaches in branding, sales, marketing, scaling & more
✅ $2,500 business grant for all graduates
✅ Access to resources, courses, and networks through Sam Adams and local partners
✅ A shot at additional grant funds through our regional Pitch Room Competition

So what are you waiting for? Apply now!

https://www.brewingtheamericandream.com/program-details.html

02/10/2026

Boost your business resilience!
Join us for a session designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs build stronger financial foundations. You'll learn practical strategies to manage risk, stay prepared for the unexpected, and keep your business thriving during economic ups and downs.