Business Resources
ChooseCincy.com
The City of Cincinnati Department of Community & Economic Development has a website designed to share resources, available grants and other small business programs. Check out this link to learn more. Most programst that apply to small business owners can be found under the “Neighborhood Services” or “Small Business Support” menu buttons at the top right.
Click Here to visit www.ChooseCincy.com
Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI)
For small business clients in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, we serve a one-stop resource center. We are a leading SBA microloan intermediary, a certified Community Development Corporation, and Treasury-designated Community Development Financial Institution.
Click Here to visit ECDI’s Website
Small Business Certifications (US Chamber of Commerce)
Click here to visit USCC uschamber.com
Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA)
SOCA provides access to benefits (Health Insurance and other Business Services) to chamber members. Madisonville Business Chamber is a member of SOCA, so as a member of MBC your business also has access to lower cost options for insurance and business services.
Click Here for the MBC SOCA Benefits Flyer
The Cincinnati Entrepreneur Resource Network
The City of Cincinnati, in partnership with Cintrifuse, Main Street Ventures, and LISC Greater Cincinnati are announcing the launch of a new web portal, designed to be a centralized solution for navigating the local ecosystem for entrepreneurial resources. The creation of a robust portal will ease the navigation for business owners and help direct them to appropriate resources in the Greater Cincinnati area. The available resources include access to capital, business counseling, strategic planning, space, and mentoring.
Community Resources
Artsville
Artsville is the home of community arts where heARTS come to life. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting personal growth, self-expression, and appreciation of the visual, healing, literary, and performing arts by providing a nurturing environment for artist at all levels of their creative journey.
Because of this belief we hold we have decided to focus our attention and intentions in four areas:
Art @ Work
Art @ Play
Art @ Home
Art-N-Community
Cincinnati Public Library – Madisonville Branch
The Madisonville Branch is located at 4910 Whetsel Ave. Check the website for hours and services available at the Madisonville Branch!
Madisonville Community Council
Visit www.OurMadisonville.com for more information and events. Memberships are $5 for residents and $25 for Businesses/Organizations
The Madisonville Community Council is the organization the City of Cincinnati Government recognizes as the “voice” of the community.
Madisonville is a fast growing community. It is important for all residents and businesses to participate in meetings & community activities. Together, we can keep abreast of the things that are impacting our neighborhood, including but not limited to new housing, recreation & neighborhood activities, business development, crime prevention & safety, and transportation concerns.
Madisonville Community Urban Redevelopment Corp. (MCURC)
The Madisonville Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (MCURC) is an independent, nonprofit community development corporation founded in 1975 to address disinvestment and blight in Madisonville through economic and housing development.
MCURC’s mission is advancing Madisonville through comprehensive community development to improve quality of life for all.
Madisonville Education and Assistance Center (MEAC)
We understand basic needs must be met before our neighbors can reach their full potential. To help meet these needs, we offer access to fresh food, financial assistance with housing and utilities, and guidance and support to navigate community resources.
MEAC partners with ParentChild+, a national program bringing early literacy skills into the homes of toddlers, setting them up for success in preschool and beyond. Project Lift, in partnership with the United Way, supports struggling families as they move toward sustainable employment.
MEAC’s neighbors are able to access these services in the community where they live, work, and/or attend school. These place-based efforts work together to reduce poverty and promote family economic security and child well-being.