For almost sixty years, Business Advisers of Cleveland (BAC) has given free advice and counsel to individuals interested in starting their own businesses or small business owners who want to expand their businesses.  Our members are passionate supporters of economic growth in Cleveland and they recognize the critical role small business plays in this effort.  

Over the past year, BAC has continued to offer free seminars to interested individuals at several public libraries.   This year, we have formalized an agreement with Cuyahoga County Public Library to offer business seminars in 6 different branches throughout the county.  We have also expanded our presentations to include in-depth information on Developing a Business Plan; Understanding Finances for Small Business; and Grow Your Business - Developing a Marketing Plan.

  We have also continued our relationship with Business Volunteers Unlimited in offering counseling services to nonprofit organizations.  Other partnerships we have developed and continue to maintain include Cuyahoga Community College-Corporate College and Ashland University's Scholarship for Entrepreneurial Engagement for high school students.   

So strongly do our members believe in their work that almost one-half of our annual operating support is generated by their membership dues.  In 2010, we are actively organizing a new membership campaign to recruit men and women who are interested in giving back to the community and supporting small business endeavors in northeastern Ohio.