Minority Business Accelerator

Thank you for an incredible journey Hot Bread Kitchen! It has been such a privilege to serve as Chief Program Officer, alongside an exemplary board of directors, a stellar team, exceptional partners, and relentless members. Together, we have accomplished so much and I can’t wait to see what more is to come under the fearless leadership of Leslie Abbey, Carla Licavoli, and Kristine Borok!! Next up, I’m excited to work with Darrin M. Redus, Sr., Monique Winston and the Cincinnati Minority Business Accelerator, replicating their incredible and continuously innovative 20-year old model in NYC through what I’m calling The M2M Project! Please DM me if you’d like to hear more.??

A big THANKS to Barbara Turner BT RISE and Christine Rochester Minority Business Accelerator for presenting at ACG Cincinnati's January lunch to a sold-out crowd. What an inspiring story to highlight the chapter's annual women's luncheon! Barbara and Christine are pictured with ACG Chapter President Christopher Goodwin and ACG Women's Co-Chair and President-elect Kimberly Schaefer.

Hello MBAs - this is reminder that Metro's event for small business MBAs etc. is tomorrow at the Cintas center! They will be investing in our region heavily over the next few years.

**SAVE THE DATE - DEC 17th** Especially if you sell any of the following services: Construction IT Services Project Managers Asphalt/Paving Signage EV Charging Excavating Promotional Items Strategic PR/Communications Janitorial/pressure washing Services Plumbing Services Petroleum Products Electrical Services Office Furniture and supplies Cincinnati Metro is committed to fostering opportunities and building partnerships with diverse vendors. In 2023, Metro more than doubled its contracts with XBE/DBE vendors, reaching an impressive $8.4 million, with plans to exceed that milestone in 2024. As Metro continues to expand and delivers innovative transportation solutions for the Cincinnati region, now is the perfect time to connect with Metro representatives, network with potential partners, and explore the procurement process and business resources. Metro’s expert team will offer valuable insights on bidding opportunities, contract requirements, and certification processes, empowering businesses to succeed in this growing marketplace. Reach out to Tara Walker with any questions, or visit her/us at the event. Monique Winston Darrin M. Redus, Sr. Curtis Hollis Destini Brodi Christine Rochester Asia Davis

Our portfolio company, RiskVersity, is presenting the Top 10 Common Security Weaknesses Every Organization Must Address. Join them, in partnership with Paycor, on November 7th at 11 am EST. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gsbzY8DW

“Over the past two decades, the Accelerator has played a vital role in establishing a robust support ecosystem for local minority-owned businesses, leading to numerous job opportunities, increased investment prospects, and a more vibrant local economy,” said?Jennifer Damiano, the bank’s Cincinnati market president. #iamKey Minority Business Accelerator Stacy Thompson

We appreciate all the connections made at the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Annual Conference & Exchange in Atlanta. Dan Feldmann, Jordan Tyler, JobsOhio, Monique Winston, Curtis Hollis, Minority Business Accelerator, Cierra Clymer, Fifth Third Bank, First Financial Bank, Procter & Gamble and Kroger #NMSDC #nmsdcconference #DefiningNewNorms

Excited to share our event tomorrow, September 4th, in partnership with Dayton Minority Business Partnership (MBP)! This event will focus on empowering entrepreneurs in Dayton & Cincinnati. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eDCtnThh. We are honored to have Darrin M. Redus, Sr., CEO of the MBA; Kala Gibson, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer at Fifth Third Bank; along with representatives from REDI Cincinnati, Dayton Development Coalition, and JobsOhio lead the discussion. Looking forward to seeing you there alongside our local MBE community including, RiskVersity, HYUR Staffing, Innovative Labor and Cleaning Services, DDX Transport, Versatex, SurgiHealth Solutions, Premier Global Transportation - PGT, Triversity Construction, Liona Enterprises, Kurensē, Katalyst Group, ABEL Construction Company, Display Dynamics, and others.

Black Business Month is observed each August and is an opportunity to celebrate Black Businesses and the workforce they employ. The African American Chamber of Commerce: Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky has calculated that Black-owned businesses operating in Hamilton County further supported $1.0 billion in sales in the eight-county region, which supported 5,564 jobs with wages of approximately $219.7 million in 2023. Black-owned businesses in Cincinnati accounted for about two thirds of the indirect impact of Black-owned businesses operating throughout Hamilton County. The Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio has compiled some resources you can use year-round to support and grow your Black-owned business in Cincinnati and Hamilton County. #MinorityMinority Business Assistance Center - Cincinnati #Cincinnati Minority Business Collaborative #City of Cincinnati Black Business Directory? #DepartmentDepartment of Economic Inclusion #The Entrepreneurship Center of the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio??#TheThe African American Chamber of Commerce: Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky #JobsOhioJobsOhio Small Business Grant #MinorityMinority Business Accelerator #MORTARMORTAR #TheThe Voice of Black Cincinnati?