Cincinnati’s Small Business Enterprise Program

Established in 1999, Cincinnati’s Small Business Enterprise program supports small businesses located within ­­­­­­­the Greater Cincinnati area. To do so, the City targets at least 30 percent of its construction, 15 percent of its professional services, and 15 percent of its supplies/services contracts to local, small business enterprises.  In 2013, the City spent 24 percent of its expenditures—totaling $40,789,387—with these businesses, which represent less than 5 percent of total City vendors.  Aiming to promote sustainability, the program also provides free sustainability education and training to all small businesses in the region.