Multi-Agency: Free Resources & Small Business Expo

Hosted by the: City of Cleveland | Ohio Turnpike Commission | Greater Cleveland RTA | Cuyahoga County | Ohio Department of Transportation | Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District | Goldman Sachs 10kSB at Tri-C.

November 5th, 2025
Doors Open: 9:30 AM
Program Begins: 10:00 AM

Join us for the Multi-Agency Free Resources & Small Business Expo, a collaborative event bringing together local, regional, and state partners to connect entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources, relationships, and opportunities they need to grow.

This event was created to strengthen connections between small businesses and the public agencies, lenders, and organizations that support them every day. Whether you’re looking to access capital, secure contracts, or expand your network, this event is your one-stop shop for insight and opportunity.

Attendees will hear directly from organizations supporting small business growth and development:

• ECDI and the Women’s Business Center of Northern Ohio (WBC)
• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program at Tri-C
• SCORE
• Tri-C Center for Entrepreneurs
• Minority Business Assistance Centers (MBAC - ULGC)
• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• JumpStart
• Ohio Department of Administrative Services

After the program, explore exhibitor tables and connect one-on-one with representatives from:

• ECDI
• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program at Tri-C
• Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
• Ohio Turnpike Commission
• City of Cleveland
• Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)
• Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD)
• Cuyahoga County
• SCORE
• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Tri-C Center for Entrepreneurs
• U.S. Small Business Administration
• Minority Business Assistance Centers (MBAC)
• Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
• U.S. Department of Labor – Wage & Hour Division

This event is designed for:

• Entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking funding, mentorship, or partnership opportunities
• Contractors and vendors interested in public agency procurement opportunities
• Community leaders and resource partners supporting business growth in Northeast Ohio

The Economic & Community Development Institute's Women's Business Centers of Ohio guide individuals at any stage of the business process. Through one-on-one counseling sessions with WBC staff and volunteers, you can get the direction and resources to meet your goals. Business advisers want to help you successfully start a business, or grow and expand your existing business -- increasing revenue and creating jobs for the local economy.

The WBCs present training workshops regularly to provide access to small business knowledge at no charge. They are the only SBA-funded Women's Business Centers in the state.

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