COSE (Council of Smaller Enterprises), the small business group of the Greater Cleveland Partnership, has supported and advocated for small businesses in the region since 1972. As Greater Cleveland’s small business expert organization, COSE offers its members networking and educational events, advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues, navigation to the right resources and solution and cost-effective group purchasing programs. Through a deep understanding of small businesses, COSE provides the right solutions and resources to help members succeed – every day – because small business growth and success is our priority.
About COSE
Our History
In 1970, an Ohio truckers' strike threatened small businesses across the state of Ohio. The resulting demonstration against the strike, what came to be known as "The March of City Hall," by 200 small businesses laid the groundwork for the idea of a small business advocacy group and put a focus on the need for a unified voice for small business in Northeast Ohio.
That moment of unification among the members of the business community morphed into the creation of the Council of Smaller Enterprises in 1972. Over the course of the last five decades, COSE has become one of the United States' leading small business support organizations. COSE takes the role very seriously and continually works to improve the organization to best serve its more than 12,000 small business members.
Board Officers
COSE Committees
COSE empowers and accelerates small businesses across the region. But we can't do it alone -- we need business owners and leaders -- to help be the driving force behind our mission. If you are passionate about propelling small businesses forward, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join a COSE committee. Learn more about our available committees and help COSE catalyze small business growth.
Connect with COSE's Executive Director, Megan Kim, and learn more.
Your COSE Team
Board Officers
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Megan Kim
Executive Director, COSE, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Membership Development
216-592-2356
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