“The best thing has been really understanding our business assets and our market reach.”
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Boost Your Business
We Help Companies Grow!
Fueling growth through high-value technical assistance,
pertinent strategic information, and impactful connections.
Technical Assistance
We equip proven, Hamilton County, Ohio based companies with access to world class market research, competitive intelligence, and digital analytics tools.
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Strategic Information
We're curating pertinent case stories and growth business insights that companies can use to help fuel their growth.
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Connect
Don’t miss an opportunity to expand your network and learn from business leaders facing similar challenges. Our events help you tap into and learn from industry experts.
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Why We Do This
We support companies that are embracing innovation to grow their businesses – powerhouses of job and revenue generation in Hamilton County, Ohio. HCDC’s Office of Innovation + Creativity focuses on companies with revenues approaching $1M and up to $50M that employ roughly 10-100 employees. These companies create 35% of all jobs and 25% of positive job growth, represent 35% of sales, and bring outside dollars into the region. We support these companies through our Economic Gardening®, which connects companies with business tools typically only major corporations have the means to access.
Success Stories
Join a growing number of innovative businesses that have taken advantage of the Office of Innovation + Creativity’s expertise!
KELLY KOLAR PRESIDENT, KOLAR DESIGN
Our Partners
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Fueling Business Growth
Help from highly skilled research teams providing the data you need to fuel growth. Get access to high-value market research, competitive intelligence, and digital analytics tools normally only available to major corporations.
Program Benefits
36 hours of expert research
No out of pocket expenses
Answers 2 to 3 growth questions
As much as 30% lift in sales
Deliverables
Our experts harness sophisticated strategic marketing and growth databases to deliver what you need and identify qualified sales leads.
Identify market trends, potential competitors, and unknown resources
Map geographic areas for targeted marketing
Raise visibility in search engine results and increase web traffic
Monitor online resources to keep your company current
“We brought on $800,000 of new business, so those are pretty quantifiable results.”
GUY O’GARA CEO AMS, INC.
Who’s It For?
We focus on companies in Hamilon County, Ohio with revenues approaching $1M to up to $50M, employing roughly 10-100 employees, and open to innovative growth strategies.
Hamilton County, OH
$1M-$50M Revenue
10-100 Employees
Open to Innovation
Economic Gardening
We’re investing in established businesses looking to expand, through our Economic Gardening program – a program that’s been successfully implemented across the country, including right here in Hamilton County. By investing we’re growing jobs and economic development in our community.
Learn more at the National Center for Economic Gardening.
How It Works
Engagements are focused, professionally managed, and built on 30+ years of work with economic development organizations.
Discovery call establishes a baseline of understanding for the business. It surveys customer, competitor, market, and other info
Work begins after 2-3 research questions are approved by company leadership
All research is provided to and reviewed with the CEO and key participants. Mid-course call occurs halfway through to assess progress / adjust focus
A close-out call occurs after 6 - 8 weeks to review final deliverables and provide verbal feedback
We connect you to OIC Alumni Companies in a similar stage.
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Access new markets, business intelligence and expert strategy – apply or refer a company today to get started!
STRATEGIC INSIGHTS
Need the Info?
We’ve collected the insights, how-tos, and strategic information your company needs to fuel growth.
Case Studies
We’re dedicated to helping companies between the startup and big company stages. Check out our growing list of case studies and expanding topics.
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“We not only found leads, but also measured how big the industry is and what kind of opportunity we have.”
LARRY KAVANAGH CEO NAVISTONE
Let’s Talk!
Access new markets, business intelligence and expert strategy – apply or refer a company today to get started!
CONNECT
Make Impactful Connections
Don’t miss one of our OIC events or workshops. They’re great ways to learn from speakers and from each other. Or Contact Us with any questions!
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Access new markets, business intelligence and expert strategy – apply or refer a company today to get started!