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Round 3 of Hamilton County Grant to Open Sept 16th
We are excited to share with you that the third round of the Hamilton County Small Business Relief Grant Program will start accepting applications on Thursday, September 16th at 12 p.m. This grant program will provide monetary relief from business interruption costs caused by the pandemic. Hamilton County’s Small Business Grants will reimburse businesses up to $10,000 based on year-over-year revenue loss. The amount of grant funding available to the applicant is the loss between their 2020 and 2019
Help Spread the Word about the 513 Small Business Assist Program
Calling all Hamilton County small businesses! Need help navigating recovery programs, completing grant applications, or accessing capital? 513 Small Business Assist is here to help. Hamilton County Commissioners are launching the 513 Small Business Assist program designed to remove barriers that small business owners face when navigating recovery assistance programs. All eligible small businesses can receive one-on-one support with grant applications, business planning, marketing, access to funding, and
Sharing Opportunities from our Friends at Co-op Cincy's Business Legacy Fund
Website Co-op Cincy's Business Legacy Fund (BLF) in partnership with the Minority Business Accelerator, the African American Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Cincinnati MicroEnterprise Initiative, and All-In Cincinnati are proud to announce the kick-off of a new BLF Acquisition Program. This program was funded in part by a grant from the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation. The BLF Acquisition Program will provide leadership opportunities for BIPOC entrepreneurs and broaden business ownership
Thank You- We Couldn't Do It Without You
As HCDC reflects on a challenging year for the communities, businesses, and entrepreneurs that we serve, we did experience a number of quality wins during this time. HCDC rose to the challenges and opportunities of 2020 and served more entrepreneurs, businesses, and communities in a single year than ever before. Our dedicated team raised their efforts to be the full-service economic development organization that you expect and that we strive to be. In 2020 we spent the year connecting, collaborating, and
HCDC Annual Business Development Awards
SourceWe are a growth marketplace that operates a Top 10 technology business incubator, administers an SBA 504 lending program, and coordinates economic development for Hamilton County, Ohio. Every year we celebrate the organizations and individuals that have partnered with us to help grow our local economy. Learn more about our award winners in this video and below. Congratulations to all!
Important Information for Bars and Restaurants
$2,500 Available for Bars and Restaurants HCDC would like to share important information regarding funding that is still available for bars and restaurants with an active on-premises liquor permit. Bars, restaurants, breweries and private clubs are eligible to receive $2,500 from the Ohio’s Bar and Restaurant Fund. There’s approximately 30 permit types that qualify. In total, $38.7 million in federal CARES Act has been set aside to support businesses with an active on-premises permit as of Oct. 23,
Preserve your legacy and secure your retirement by applying to the Business Legacy Fund
The Business Legacy Fund is actively seeking locally-owned companies to apply for the first round of funding, which will become available in 2021. Through a sophisticated combination of financing and technical assistance, the Business Legacy Fund will help Southwest Ohio’s retiring business owners preserve their legacy and ensure their retirement, by selling their business to their employees. The fund is expected to stabilize jobs and economic conditions in our communities.Apply by November 15th