Support the Local Business Economy
We stand behind the businesses in our region by providing access to varied programming, resources, and membership options that drive growth.
The Businesses in Our Region Make Our City Run
We support the growth of businesses in our 15-county Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). We serve all business sizes and industry types. We leverage our unique programming, relationships, and industry connections to help businesses thrive. We are working hard to make sure the lifeblood our region, the business community, is set up for success.
Cincinnati Chamber Membership
With a Cincinnati Chamber membership, businesses receive special pricing on our events and programming and have access to business services at member-exclusive pricing. Services are provided by partners specializing in areas like workers’ compensation, office suppliers, and more.
Cost Saving Programs
Through leveraged buying power and dedicated partnerships, we offer small, medium, and large businesses a wide range of opportunities to save money on health insurance, office supplies, workers’ compensation, and much more.
Member-Exclusive Events
Exclusive experiences designed to connect members to learn about each other’s businesses and foster relationships. Events include general networking as well as content-specific programming.
Government Affairs & Advocacy
We develop and advocate for innovative and smart policies related to economic development, transportation, and inclusion while strategically connecting business leaders with elected officials and policy makers at the local, state, and federal levels of government to strengthen the region’s competitiveness.
Advocacy
Provide support for public policy on behalf of the greater Cincinnati business community and our membership at the local, state, and federal levels of government.
Policy Development
Collaborative process that includes researching and creating policies that advance goals of increasing growth and prosperity with an emphasis on equitable outcomes in the Cincinnati region.
Research & Data
Deliver insights and analysis regarding vital regional economic indicators and outcomes like talent attraction, equitable and inclusive growth, and housing.
The Connected Region
Work with local stakeholders to develop a transportation system that connects people to jobs, education, health care and all that our region has to offer.
Events
We host a range of events designed to connect leaders to each other and topics that drive our economy forward, including the Columbus Drive In, D.C. Fly In, Leadership Exchange, Regional Government Day, and the State of the Region.
Cincinnati Minority Business Accelerator
The Accelerator’s mission is to increase economic inclusion and empowerment in the Cincinnati region by providing customized analysis, resources, and funding to accelerate the growth of scalable, Minority-owned businesses The Accelerator works with regional companies to increase their utilization of and spending with local minority owned businesses by helping them identify and connect with local minority suppliers who can meet specific needs for products and services.
Portfolio Firm Consulting
Provides individually-tailored advisory support and coaching to help Portfolio Firms acquire the things they need to excel: A strong business strategy, access to capital, and connections within corporate organizations.
MBA Fund I
A fund designed to support communities that are marginalized and minority founders looking to gain more traditional funding opportunities to ultimately grow their business.
