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Founded in 1893, Oswald Companies – a Cincinnati Regional Chamber Gold Member – is one of the nation’s largest independent insurance brokerage and risk management firms. With a goal of bringing their deep breadth of expertise to meet your business needs, they have spent the last decade making an impact in the Cincinnati market. This includes Property & Casualty insurance brokerage, risk consulting and claims advocating, retirement planning services and Group Benefits insurance. They are most excited about bringing their passion and knowledge to the Cincinnati market and finding ways to connect their clients with the most innovative solutions to help their partner businesses thrive.

Oswald Companies is the preferred broker of the Chamber and has helped numerous members find savings through the Chamber’s relationship with Medical Mutual of Ohio as well.

At BDO, their purpose is to help people thrive every day. Together, they are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for their people, their clients, and their communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through their global organization. BDO in Cincinnati has extensive experience serving manufacturing and distribution, technology, life sciences, retail and consumer products, and other key industries across the region.

Gold Member, BDO USA P.C. motto is “stewardship is an essential part of our business. That means they must contribute to the wellbeing of the communities where they live, work, and play for their own success to be sustainable.” Throughout their history and as they look to the future, they proudly support hundreds of local and national nonprofit, civic and professional organizations that contribute to the success of their respective communities, including the Cincinnati Regional Chamber.

In 2023, BDO USA became the first large accounting and advisory organization to establish an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The ESOP reflects a new model, innovative in our profession, to empower our people and serve their clients while also fueling quality, ongoing investment, and growth for their future. A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers all participating employees a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.

BDO looks forward to maximizing engagement with the Chamber and its members to help our community thrive.

Silver Member, Riley Decker Companies brings together over 100 years of combined staffing expertise across specialized brands. Their commitment to excellence drives them as they serve diverse industries. Whether it’s connecting talent with light industrial roles, excelling in skilled trades recruiting, specializing in healthcare staffing, or providing tailored solutions, they’re more than just a family of staffing brands, they’re your partner in success!

Visit their website or email Matthew Miller

Comcast Business is a leading global technology provider offering a comprehensive suite of advanced solutions that span connectivity, cybersecurity, managed network services, and voice and unified communication services.

Recognized by top analyst firms for our continuous growth, innovation, and leadership, Comcast Business is committed to ongoing improvement, investment, and innovation to empower our customers to achieve their best—today and in the future.

As a Gold member of the Cincinnati Regional Chamber, Comcast Business is excited to work closely with both the Chamber and the Cincinnati business community.

Comcast Business is also offering a free resource to help businesses stay safe. Download the Cybersecurity Threat Report to learn how cybercriminals use phishing, malware, DDoS attacks, and more to cause harm. Cybersecurity Threat Report

For more information about Comcast Business’ advanced solutions, feel free to contact our team or Jack Patton at jack_patton@comcast.com or 513.978.3800.

Canned Spinach is a website and graphic design agency and they are excited to have recently become a certified Hispanic-Owned Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) through the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)! Canned Spinach helps businesses in the Greater Cincinnati area and beyond elevate their brand and drive more revenue through optimized branding, websites, and graphic designs that support sales and marketing departments.

Canned Spinach is a Silver Member at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber and they have participated in various networking and educational events hosted by the Chamber. Each of which provide valuable insights and connections. They have also designed and developed multiple websites for the Cincinnati Chamber including cincinnatichamber.com, workforceInnovationcenter.com, and cincinnaticompass.org.

If you would like a free consultation, discussing your digital presence (branding, website, and / or marketing and sales assets), feel free to schedule a call with Canned Spinach’s CEO, Andrew Savitz

UCAN Nonprofit Pet Care Clinic is a nonprofit spray and neuter veterinary. Founded in 2001, UCAN’s mission is to stop the endless cycle of unwanted births of cats and dogs and the resulting euthanasia of those homeless cats and dogs in Greater Cincinnati shelters. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, thanks to generous donors and grants, they are able to save lives of cats and dogs in our community and keep them with the families that love them by:

• Combating pet overpopulation through spay/neuter surgeries that are low-cost or free to those who cannot afford anything, including families experiencing homelessness and abuse victims living in a temporary shelter.  In addition to preventing unwanted litters of puppies and kittens, surgery enables pets to live longer, healthier lives because surgery eliminates or substantially reduces the risk of certain fatal infections and types of cancer.
• Humanely stopping the exponential growth of the community cat population by trapping, sterilizing and vaccinating community cats.
• Preventing costly illnesses by offering low-cost core vaccines.
• Ensuring pets get back to their owners if lost, rather than entering a shelter, by offering low-cost microchips with lifetime registrations.
• UCAN has performed over 186,600 spay/neuter surgeries, preventing the births of hundreds of thousands of unwanted cats and dogs. As a result, shelters in Greater Cincinnati are no longer overwhelmed by the sheer number of cats and dogs entering their shelters so have stopped the euthanasia of these animals just for space.

UCAN, a silver member of the Cincinnati Regional Chamber, joined to collaborate with other Cincinnati businesses, including social service agencies whose clients need help with their pets

If you have a pet cat or dog and need financial assistance getting them sterilized, please contact UCAN Nonprofit Pet Care Clinic!  If you love cats and dogs and want to help pet owners that need financial assistance with surgery and core vaccines, please donate at ucancincinnati.org!

This past year 4BIS Cybersecurity & IT Services became cybersecurity partners for the Cincinnati Reds, but 4BIS has been providing IT support services for nearly 30 years. They offer unlimited remote and onsite assistance, with their office conveniently located in Cincinnati to facilitate in-person visits when needed. Their helpdesk maintains an average ring time of just 22 seconds, and they’re able to resolve 75% of issues on the initial call.

4BIS, a recently joined Gold Member of the Cincinnati Chamber, and Session Investor for AI Business Summit Series Session 3: AI for Non Profits, looks forward to connecting with fellow members, being a resource, and helping secure businesses in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Check out their blog, sign up for their newsletters, sign-up for 15 minute weekly cyber briefing or check them out on YouTube and social media. If you ever have any technical questions or concerns, consider  4BIS a resource within the Chamber. They’re thrilled to get to know all their fellow members and look forward to connecting in person!

We’re thrilled to share one of Cincinnati’s hidden gems with you. If you haven’t discovered Zola’s Avondale Cafe, a Dual Chamber Silver Member, yet you’re in for something special. Walking into Zola’s, everyone feels the energy. The warmth hits you before you even look at the menu – there’s usually music playing, people laughing, and the most incredible aromas coming from the kitchen. This isn’t your typical cafe. It’s a place where Afro-Latino cooking traditions come alive in ways that make us rethink what Cincinnati’s food scene can be.

What we love most about Zola’s is how they’re doing business differently. Every ingredient has a story – they’re working with local farmers and producers right here in our region. And believe us, you can taste the difference. The team in the kitchen takes these fresh, local ingredients and works magic, blending traditional Afro-Latino recipes with modern touches that just work.

But here’s what really excites us: Zola’s has become this amazing gathering spot in Avondale. Stop by during lunch, and you’ll see business meetings happening next to family celebrations, with newcomers and regulars all mixing together. It’s exactly the kind of place that makes our city special.

Next time you’re thinking about where to grab lunch or host a business meeting, give Zola’s a try. Better yet – we’d love to arrange a Chamber meet-up there and introduce you to their team. They’re the kind of business that reminds us why the Chamber exists: to support places that don’t just serve food, but build community. Looking forward to seeing you at Zola’s!

P.S. Chamber members’ tip: Their lunch specials change daily, but if you see the plantain-crusted fish on the menu, don’t think twice – just order it!