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If you’re interested in receiving tailored advisory solutions through the Cincinnati Business Excellerator (CBE) where we combine business excellence with preparation, readiness and access to critical resources, you must apply via our online intake form. To be considered a Featured Firm and receive customized support services, there is an annual fee-for-service component which grants you access to high-touch consulting, growth strategy development, curated resources, and warm strategic introductions designed to help you overcome systemic barriers and accelerate the growth of your business.

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We Provide A Structured Approach To Business Development

To receive our individualized advisory services, we look for the following criteria to be met by our featured firms. If you meet this criteria, we want to talk to you. Apply Today!

Comprehensive Business Assessment

In-depth evaluation of financials, strategy, and operations to identify key growth opportunities.

Growth Plan Development

Co-create a plan tailored to new business development opportunities, capital needs, and resource gaps.

Plan Execution

Execute the strategy with defined milestones to access new customers, capital, and growth levers.

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The Power of PR: Leveraging Media to Spotlight How Cincinnati is Working to Close the Racial Entrepreneurship Gap

The Power of PR: Leveraging Media to Spotlight How Cincinnati is Working to Close the Racial Entrepreneurship Gap

In 2020, our country faced two unprecedented challenges: The COVID-19 pandemic and a national movement for racial justice. And while the pandemic deeply affected businesses of all kinds everywhere, racial disparity in business ownership has roots that run deep.
October 30, 2025
KeyBank Invests $300,000 in Cincinnati Minority Business Accelerator

KeyBank Invests $300,000 in Cincinnati Minority Business Accelerator

The Accelerator will serve as a "one stop shop" to provide a comprehensive set of support resources to the emerging minority business enterprises
October 2, 2024
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2022 – 2023 Annual Report | Celebrating 20 years of Growth and Expansion of High Potential Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs)

In this report, you will learn about our strides to develop our first Investment Fund as we look to provide equity and debt based capital to Minority Business Enterprises in the Cincinnati and Midwest region. With it being our 20th Anniversary, we highlight the work we have done and the growth achievements of our high potential Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs).
March 4, 2024