Description
The City of Cincinnati’s Department of Economic Inclusion & Procurement, in partnership with the Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce, is hosting the 5th Annual Business Enterprise Expo on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The one‑day event is designed to connect small, minority‑ and women‑owned businesses with city procurement officials, developers, prime contractors, and resource partners. Attendees can participate in networking, matchmaking sessions, and a series of workshops covering how to do business with the city, accessing capital, AI support, and other relevant topics. While the flyer does not solicit proposals or specify any contract award, it offers a strategic venue for businesses to learn about Cincinnati’s procurement processes and to establish relationships that could lead to future contracting opportunities.
• Date & location: Oct 29, 2026, 9 AM‑3 PM at First Financial Convention Center, Cincinnati, OH.
• Target audience: Minority‑, women‑, and small‑business owners, prime contractors, developers, and city procurement staff.
• Activities: Networking, one‑on‑one matchmaking, and workshops on city procurement, financing, and technology adoption.
• Action: Register via the provided “REGISTER HERE” link (URL not captured). No other deadlines or submission requirements are listed.