Greater Cincinnati neighborhood shop owner smiling in the doorway of her small grocery

Find the right path for your business.

Answer 6 quick questions and get matched to the GCMI program and a 1-on-1 consultant that fits your stage, your challenge, and your industry.

3000+

Cincinnati entrepreneurs served

2 min or less

To get matched

Greater Cincinnati Entrepreneurs

Real owners. Real neighborhood businesses.

GCMI works with founders from every corner of Greater Cincinnati, across every industry and every stage.

Black woman small business owner in her retail and wellness shop — Retail & wellness

Black man cafe and bakery owner behind his counter — Food & hospitality

Latina maker and artist in her ceramics studio — Makers & creatives

Latino owner in his neighborhood general store — Neighborhood shops

How it works

Three steps to your pathway

Tell us about you

Quick intake, name, business, and the industry you're in. Takes about 30 seconds.

Answer a few quick questions

Where you are, your revenue and goals, funding plans, and how you use AI. Single-tap answers, 2 minutes or less.

Get matched

See your recommended path, your consultant match, and book a consultation in one click.

GCMI's Four Service Pillars

Built for every stage of your journey

Build the foundation

Entrepreneurship Training

Structured training for every stage, from validating your idea to sharpening your business plan and growth strategy.

Guidance & accountability

Coaching

1-on-1 guidance to keep you focused, set the right goals, and stay accountable as you move your business forward.

1-on-1 consultant

Technical Assistance

Hands-on consultant support matched to your challenge, marketing, bookkeeping, operations, legal, and more.

Funding

Access to Capital

Get financially ready and build a strong application, then connect to the right funding for your business.

Common questions

Things people ask before getting started

Is GCMI free?

Most services are free or low-cost for eligible Greater Cincinnati entrepreneurs. When there is a fee, we keep it affordable and your advisor will walk you through the options before you commit.

What is technical assistance?

Technical assistance is hands-on, 1-on-1 support from a GCMI consultant (marketing, bookkeeping, legal, operations, and more) matched to the specific challenge you bring us, alongside your recommended path.

How long until I hear back?

A GCMI advisor will be in touch within 1-2 business days to confirm your match and schedule your consultation.

Do I have to be in Cincinnati?

GCMI primarily serves the Greater Cincinnati region. If you're outside the area, mention it in your consultation, we can often refer you to a partner organization.