COSE Council of Smaller Enterprises

It’s National Small Business Week — and Ohio has a lot to celebrate. 🎉

Across the state, 1.1 million small businesses are the backbone of our economy, employing 2.3 million people and bringing energy, innovation and opportunity to communities everywhere.

From main streets to makerspaces, these businesses are driving growth and shaping the future. Join us in celebrating the entrepreneurs and small businesses moving Ohio forward.

Pitch, please: Cleveland Chain Reaction opens applications for season nine Greater Cleveland Partnership's Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) opened applications for season nine of Cleveland Chain Reaction. The the small business pitch competition has connected winning businesses to more than $1.8 million in capital since 2017

Cleveland Chain Reaction season 9 applications are NOW OPEN! 📣

If you own a small business and would like the chance to win up to $40,000 to invest in taking your business to the next level, apply to Cleveland Chain Reaction today! The application deadline is Saturday, May 30.

✍ Apply now: https://fs27.formsite.com/gcpartnership/udwqzpenqr/index

Cleveland Chain Reaction is produced by COSE in collaboration with FOX 8 News in the Morning’s “Kickin’ it with Kenny.”

This season is sponsored by COSE Benefit Plan, Medical Mutual, Minutemen HR, Magnet: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network. FreshWater Cleveland is the competition's Digital Publication Partner. Mimi Magazine is the competition’s print publication partner.

Check out this sneak peek into the Daisy Makes HQ, where Chain Reaction Season 8 first place winner Amy Mucha creates 3D molds and stores frozen batch dough for cake poppers across the country. The freezers she uses for her dough were purchased with her Chain Reaction prize money.

A full look into the Daisy Makes and Daisy Pops operation ahead of this year’s Chain Reaction application period is coming soon.