Description
The City of Cincinnati Department of Economic Inclusion & Procurement, in partnership with the Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce, is hosting its 5th Annual Business Enterprise Expo on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The event is designed to connect minority‑owned and diverse businesses with city departments, developers, prime contractors, and resource partners through networking, matchmaking, and workshops covering topics such as doing business with the city, access to capital, and AI support. Attendance is free but requires registration. This expo serves as a platform for businesses to showcase capabilities, learn about upcoming procurement opportunities, and build relationships that could lead to future contracts or partnerships.
• Date & Time: October 29, 2026, 9 AM‑3 PM
• Location: First Financial Convention Center, 525 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
• Target audience: Minority‑owned businesses, vendors, contractors, and service providers seeking to engage with city projects
• Activities: Networking, one‑on‑one matchmaking with prime contractors, workshops with city leadership, and resource fair
• No formal bid submission or award process; the expo is informational and relationship‑building.