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Chambers of Commerce
Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce also their link page at GCCC Links

Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

Mason, Landen, Kings Chamber of Commerce

Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce Home to SCORE's Lawrenceburg Indiana branch office

West Chester Chamber of Commerce Home to SCORE's West Chester Ohio branch office

Libraries
Cincinnati Public Library Excellent databases like ReferenceUSA on 12 million U.S. companies, organizations, and agencies. Search the business database by company name, sales volume, SIC codes, number of employees, product lines, and more. Note: Library card is required to access ReferenceUSA.

Demographic Database Data from numerous sources creates interesting profiles of all U.S. cities. Just enter your zip to see the data.

Loan Programs
Community Express Loan Program with US Bank The SBA Community Express loan program designed for small businesses in disadvantaged communities and small businesses owned by women, minorities and veterans.
Local contact is Glenda Cousins and her phone is 513-632-4184

Ohio Loans Ohio Department of Development loans list.

Grant Info Information on GRANTS

Local Business Centers

Cincinnati Mayor's Office Financial Empowerment in Life and Business A Shop 52 Seminar project. CLICK HERE for the project's PDF on Personal Finance [credit score] and your business. CLICK HERE for the project's PDF on Financing your small business.

Hamilton County Office of Small Business Development Recognizing that small businesses provide employment and economic growth in Hamilton County, the Board of County Commissioners of Hamilton County established its Small Business Program ("Program") in 1998. The Program has an objective of increasing the participation of small businesses on County projects.

Cincinnati Business Incubator, Inc. (CBI) is one of over 1100 incubators in operation in North America. CBI provides an environment where small businesses can receive education, technical assistance, office space , shared services, and access to financing and other professional services.

Hamilton County Development Company (HCDC) HCDC administers a variety of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and State of Ohio loan programs. Also their link page at HCDC Links

Warren County One-Stop Business and Employment Center    Home to SCORE's Lebanon Ohio branch office.

Bulter County Job Center       Home to SCORE's Hamilton Ohio branch office.

Cincinnati's Business Information Center Economic development site for the tri state.

Greater Cincinnati Small Business Resources Links to Greater Cincinnati Small Business Resources.

NKU SBDC CENTER Provides professional consulting and training services.

Start a business in Ohio –ohiomeansbusiness.com
OhioMeansBusiness.com provides individuals with the benefits of business expansion, business relocation and capital investment in Ohio.

National Business Centers
SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business  
checkout SCORE's learning center at
Learning and SCORE's GRANTS section.

SCORE OHIO OFFICES List of 11 SCORE offices in Ohio

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) also checkout the Office of Women's Business Ownership at National WNET

SBA Programs Columbus SBA website. Click HERE for a PDF Loan Program chart.

SBA NEWSLETTERS - Newsletters on all topics from all areas of the country. Subscribe to one or many newsletters.

Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)  The WBENC certification for women-owned businesses is one of the most widely recognized and respected certifications in the nation.

On-Line Store Guidelines Information about creating an on-line store to sell your products. Also click HERE for Sam's Club website services for business customers.

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