Vendor Diversity and County Procurement Practices
Hamilton County
Summary
Hamilton County is rolling out a brand new grant program that gives up to $10,000 to small businesses in participating areas. Twenty-one local businesses were recommended to receive funding after going through business planning classes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
$196,511.01 in CDBG grant funding distributed across 21 small businesses.
Local small business owners in participating CDBG jurisdictions who receive capital and marketing support.
Small businesses located in non-participating jurisdictions such as Cincinnati, Blue Ash, Evendale, and Indian Hill are ineligible for these funds.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Regular Meeting — October 15, 2026
Commissioners discussed the need to broaden outreach for county service contracts, specifically reviewing the coroner's office body transportation bidding process to ensure local funeral homes and minority-owned businesses have equitable opportunities to participate.
Staff Meeting — September 22, 2026
County officials and business leaders reviewed the success of inclusion programs that have funneled over $50 million into small and diverse businesses since 2019. Speakers highlighted how targeted matchmaking events and mentorship initiatives help local firms secure major public contracts.
Staff Meeting — June 16, 2026
Hamilton County is rolling out a brand new grant program that gives up to $10,000 to small businesses in participating areas. Twenty-one local businesses were recommended to receive funding after going through business planning classes.
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