The African-American Chamber of Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky

Your voice matters.

But your voice can only create change when it’s heard in the right rooms.

City Hall Day 2026 brought together small business owners, community leaders, organizations, and elected officials for meaningful conversations about the issues, opportunities, and challenges impacting our business community.

This annual event isn’t just about asking questions—it’s about creating direct access, building relationships, and ensuring the voices of entrepreneurs and business owners are part of the conversation.

The future of our business ecosystem is shaped by those who show up, engage, and advocate for what they need.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their perspectives, and contributed to the dialogue.

Because when business owners have a seat at the table, entire communities benefit.

We’ll see you next year.

A special thank you to , founder of , for sponsoring our latest Exchange Networking Event and sharing a powerful piece of his entrepreneurial journey with our attendees.

During the event, Clifford reflected on his time at Procter & Gamble, where he contributed to innovative product developments that many people use every day, including advancements in diaper and feminine care technology that changed how those products function for consumers around the world.

Beyond the innovation itself, one of the most impactful lessons he shared was about ownership.

As he spoke about building ideas within a corporation versus building something of your own as an entrepreneur, he reminded the room that entrepreneurship creates the opportunity to not only innovate, but to own the value and impact of those innovations.

We’re grateful for leaders like Clifford who continue to pour knowledge, perspective, and resources back into the business community while helping companies navigate their IT and technology needs through .

If your business is looking for IT support, technology solutions, or ways to strengthen your systems and operations, we encourage you to connect with TechSoft systems and learn more about the work they do.

Thank you again for supporting The Exchange and continuing to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.

What happens when entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders all come together in one room?

Conversations that challenge the way we think, build, and grow.

This month’s Exchange Networking Event brought together professionals from across the region for an evening centered around innovation, entrepreneurship, and meaningful connection featuring insight from , founder of .foundation and

The evening was also made possible through the support of of a partner committed to helping move the business community forward.

More than networking, this was a room full of vision, collaboration, and opportunity.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, we’ll see you at the next Exchange happening June 18th

Food provided by

Networking isn’t just about meeting people.
It’s about what happens after the introduction.

The follow-up.
The conversations.
The relationships that turn into opportunities, partnerships, referrals, and real community.

That’s exactly why events like The Exchange matter.

TODAY from 5PM–7PM, entrepreneurs, professionals, and innovators from across the city will come together for intentional networking and conversation featuring Founder of .foundation and .

Because the right room can change everything.

Join us Collective. Register now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ctDV7q