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Empowering Entrepreneurial Dreams: How the Hamilton County SBDC at ULGSO is Shaping Cincinnati’s Business Landscape

From Sunshine Caramel Company to Journey Steel: Celebrating the triumphs of diverse entrepreneurs with the support of the SBDC at ULGSO

Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering community development. According to Statista, small businesses in the United States account for 99.9% of...

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Bustling Businesses: Local Black & Brown Women Business Owners Making History

Learn more about the women in Cincinnati and Dayton making their mark as business owners.

In honor of Women's History Month, The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio's Business Development & Entrepreneurship Center is proud to spotlight local Black and Brown women entrepreneurs making significant strides in their respective industries. These...

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Empowering Excellence: Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses in Honor of Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, we spotlight 50 Black business owners from Dayton and Cincinnati who embody the essence of innovation and resilience. These trailblazers span various industries, including technology, culinary arts, fashion, healthcare, and more, showcasing our communities’ rich diversity and talent. Their ventures contribute significantly to the...

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The Business Development & Entrepreneurship (BD&E) Division at the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio receives a $50,000.00 grant from Truist Foundation to help grow our Women of Color Initiative

CINCINNATI, Ohio—November 21, 2022 – The Business Development & Entrepreneurship (BD&E) Division at the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio announced today that it received a $50,000.00 grant from Truist Foundation to Grow Our Framework for Small Business Women of Color Initiative. “Thanks to the Truist Foundation, this grant will help...

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Small Business Seeds for Growth: Marketplace and Resource Pathway Fair

The Business Development & Entrepreneurship Division at the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio Enlists the Help of Huntington National Bank to Plant Seeds for Growth into Small Businesses

CINCINNATI, Ohio—May 11, 2022— The Business Development & Entrepreneurship (BD&E) Division at the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, in partnership with...

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Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

Business Development & Entrepreneurship Division at the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio helps bring digital transformation to diverse small businesses in Tri-State area of Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready In partnership with Next Street and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), Verizon Small Business...

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