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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).

Throughout this report we invite you to learn about our efforts to date, and a number of transformational collaborations exemplified by our upcoming participation in the Build To Scale Program with the Economic Development Administration, an unprecedented entrepreneurial ecosystem engagement strategy with Cincinnati-based Black Achievers, and a game-changing aggregation of investment capital aiming to invest upwards of $100Million in high potential African American and Hispanic owned and led businesses.

Throughout this report, we will share evidence and examples of the great work underway in each of our four strategic pillars, as well as the tangible results and ever-evolving pipeline of activities that have us well on our way to achieving our bold goals. A huge thanks goes to our Goal Setter partners and our expansive network of minority businesses for the incredible work and commitment that is demonstrated daily to achieve these results.

Now more than ever, the region’s minority firms are being positioned for unparalleled growth. Thanks to a continued focus on accelerated organic growth, coupled with strategic transactions such as mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, our region’s business landscape is becoming increasingly more diverse. Moreover, Accelerator portfolio firms are now enjoying greater access to regional leaders and industry experts, which has empowered them to grow their businesses and advance on a path to greater success.

Through a continued focus on accelerated organic growth, coupled with strategic growth transactions such as mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, Greater Cincinnati’s minority firms are being positioned for unprecedented exponential growth. Additionally, Accelerator portfolio firms have new and enhanced levels of access to regional leaders and industry expertise to further enlighten the path to expansion and greater success.