150 East Fourth Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Tel 513.241.8313
Tel 800.430.4731
Fax 513.241.8303
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The Cincinnati business community narrative is marked by a strategic and inclusive approach to economic development, emphasizing the city’s strengths and addressing challenges through innovative programs. A significant initiative in Cincinnati’s economic development narrative is the focus on minority business growth. The city’s Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) program is a notable example, having created a portfolio of 67 minority-owned businesses that have collectively created 3,500 jobs and over $1.5 billion in annual revenue. The MBA program focuses on scalable business models, providing education, mentorship, and access to financial resources, and is tailored to the needs of Black and Latino or Hispanic entrepreneurs who face barriers to growth capital and competitive business opportunities. This program exemplifies Cincinnati’s broader strategy of inclusive ecosystem-building to support minority-owned businesses, showcasing a commitment to addressing systemic racism and promoting economic inclusivity.