GCMI - Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative

GCMI - Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative GCMI provides entrepreneurship education, technical assistance & access to capital to entrepreneurs. (GCMI) can help.

The Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative (GCMI) is an entrepreneurial education program designed to help Individuals and small business owners develop and recognize opportunities for their business. GCMI has been supporting and developing entrepreneurs for since 1998. If your dream is to own your business the Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative, Inc. GCMI has developed entrepren

eurial training classes specifically structured to help you develop your business model or Business plan, while providing you with access to small business lending, one-on-one technical assistance, and many other small business resources. GCMI provides Entrepreneurship Education, Small Business Training, Business Coaching, Access to Capital, and supportive resources to low to moderate income individuals or business owners. GCMI recognizes the potential of all our program participants to expand their entrepreneurial mindset and recognize opportunities both professionally and personally.

Many individuals launch a business out of sheer enthusiasm, often without fully grasping how their business model will f...
04/30/2026

Many individuals launch a business out of sheer enthusiasm, often without fully grasping how their business model will function within the specific industry. This can lead to critical operational oversights and missed opportunities that could have been avoided with some guidance.

Safeguard your entrepreneurial aspirations with an entrepreneurial educational program designed to transition you from merely envisioning your goals to actively executing them. If you're committed to transforming your passion into a viable small business, we encourage you to sign up for our upcoming training session now.

We help fund small business growth with to help you enhance your business' revenue growth. ⁠⁠Learn about small busine...
04/29/2026

We help fund small business growth with to help you enhance your business' revenue growth. ⁠
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Learn about small business loans today by contacting us today!⁠
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04/13/2026

Every successful business owner can tell you two things:

They know their numbers.
They know exactly who they’re serving.

Magnetizing Mirrors didn’t guess their way here.

And you don’t have to either.

GCMI is enrolling aspiring who are ready to build with purpose.

If that’s you, don’t wait.

Enroll today!



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04/06/2026

This is your chance to learn how to protect your from cyber attacks.

Everyday small businesses are impacted by data breaches, phishing attempts and malware-embedded links that look authentic.

Learn simple tactics that you should be doing to protect your company's sensitive data.

Your reputation is your business.One bad click…One fake invoice…One breach…And suddenly the trust you built over years i...
04/03/2026

Your reputation is your business.

One bad click…
One fake invoice…
One breach…

And suddenly the trust you built over years is on the line.

Most small businesses don’t think about cybersecurity—
until it’s too late.

That’s why Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative + CyberSure LLC are hosting a FREE, no-fluff workshop to help you protect what you’ve built.

Real threats. Real solutions. No tech jargon.

👉 Comment PROTECT and we’ll send the link directly to your inbox (link in bio too)

Back in the day, Peg Moertl played a significant role in forming the foundation yhat has become the Greater Cincinnati M...
03/31/2026

Back in the day, Peg Moertl played a significant role in forming the foundation yhat has become the Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative (GCMI).

Shes not loud about it.
Not looking for credit.
Just showing up and doing her best.

From the state level, across the county, to right here in Cincinnati, she’s worked to ensure small business owners actually have access to opportunity.

She's the kind of leader that builds real systems. The kind that lasts. The kind that changes how a city moves.

Cincinnati doesn’t grow without people like this.

Some people talk about opportunity.Others make sure you actually get connected to it.Sheila Mixon is one of those people...
03/28/2026

Some people talk about opportunity.

Others make sure you actually get connected to it.

Sheila Mixon is one of those people.

Behind the scenes, many of the students who have walked through GCMI’s doors were referred through because of the relationships, trust, and advocacy she’s built over the years.

She doesn’t just support the work.
She helps move people into it.

From the Business Leadership Program (AALDP) to working alongside policymakers, Sheila has been part of the ecosystem that makes sure people don’t just start… they have somewhere to go next.

This is what it looks like to open doors—and keep them open.

Legacy only matters if it reaches the next generation.Christina Black understands that responsibility deeply.As Senior P...
03/27/2026

Legacy only matters if it reaches the next generation.

Christina Black understands that responsibility deeply.

As Senior Program Manager of Cincinnati Youth Collaborative’s Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates, she has opened the door for GCMI to step directly into classrooms—giving high school students real exposure to entrepreneurship.

For more than a decade, she hasn’t just supported the work. She’s extended it.

Inviting us in.
Referring her students.
Making sure young people see business ownership as a real option—not a distant idea.

Because of leaders like Mrs. Black, the pipeline isn’t broken.

It’s growing.

And the next generation is walking through it with confidence.

03/08/2026

Wait what?!!

If you were under the impression that attended the first ever GCMI class 🙅🏾‍♀️🙅🏾‍♀️🙅🏾‍♀️

We invite you to tune into as she SPILLS the beans 🫘

Everybody loves a good … but this story started long before that.

Before the panels.
Before the grants.
Before helping hundreds of entrepreneurs tell their story…

There was a young woman from Cincinnati who believed our communities deserved access to opportunity, capital, and a voice in the economy.

That woman is Nahamani Yisrael.

Today she helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into real businesses, real jobs, and real impact across our region.

Sometimes the loudest leaders aren’t the ones chasing the spotlight…
They’re the ones quietly building ecosystems.

🎥 In this video, Nahamani shares how it all started.


The support from our Board of Directors, our Social Media Manager, and Attorney Blake Maslin has been overwhelming. Each...
03/02/2026

The support from our Board of Directors, our Social Media Manager, and Attorney Blake Maslin has been overwhelming. Each bringing their gifts to lift up our hard-working staff.

We are grateful to each individual who is helping us grow our sphere of influence, better align with the needs of our funders and our clients, and make a measurable impact on the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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1740 Langdon Farm Road
Cincinnati, OH
45237

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15135694816

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