Business Enterprise Expo
Each year the City of Cincinnati's Department of Economic Inclusion (DEI) hosts its Business Enterprise Expo to uplift our city-certified firms and promote inclusive contracting. DEI’s 2024 Business Enterprise Expo is located at the Schiff Family Conference Center at Xavier University’s Cintas Center, 1624 Herald Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This year’s Expo focuses on spotlighting the City's MBE/WBE/SBE certified firms through a reverse tradeshow while expanding opportunities and resources to include all local businesses.
Our 3rd annual Business Enterprise Expo provides a variety of resources, including access to capital, connections with community resource partners, insights from industry experts, and success stories from small and diverse businesses that have thrived in the local business landscape. DEI will also host several breakout sessions highlighting key insights from our community partners, contractors & developers, and City departments.
DEI partnered with Huntington Bank, who will introduce their Seeds for Growth initiative aimed at supporting under-resourced small businesses by providing access to capital and reducing barriers for growth.
Exciting News! This year, DEI has introduced a new product catalog for attendees interested in receiving a list of upcoming and soon-to-expire contracts. To obtain the catalog, click the link: Business Opportunities - Expiring Contract Catalog
The event is free for general attendees, with swag bags available while supplies last. Register to attend click the link at https://2024-business-enterprise-expo-tickets.eventbrite.com.