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About COSE
The Council of Smaller Enterprises is your one-stop-shop for all of your small business needs.
With a COSE membership you can unlock the tools necessary to take your business, your skills, your team and the small business community as a whole to the next level.
You might think that a smaller business with a smaller staff and budget can't keep up with large companies. However, there are several ways that a small business like yours can reach, appeal to, satisfy, and keep consumers coming back for more.
Brushing scams can result in confusion for your business and distrust from your consumers. But what can you do? Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland offers three tips for victims of brushing.
If your team dreads brainstorming sessions and they aren't productive, check out these five strategies for increasing engagement and creativity the next time you're seeking input.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the newest innovation being promoted to bring efficiency to businesses. This article will look at the potential risks with the usage of AI and provide information on avoidance procedu
Grow With Us
Member Benefits
Grow your small business and improve your bottom line with products, services, and programs exclusive to COSE members and their employees.
Connections
Our wide variety of networking events and tools will not only connect you to other local entrepreneurs for insight and camaraderie.

Advocacy
COSE works with policymakers and other key stakeholders to foster a positive environment for small businesses to grow and thrive.
Resources
Read articles from COSE’s online publication, Mind Your Business, written for and by small business owners.
NEO Safety Council Schedule of Events (Registration) | June 2023 – September 2023
Northeast Ohio Safety Council meetings are held monthly and will include a discussion on pertinent safety issues and will also serve as a networking opportunity for participants. Please arrive by …
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Find out more »Cocktails with COSE
Lakewood, OH 44107 United States
We are putting a new spin on Coffee with COSE this month and moving our conversation over coffee to a conversation over cocktails! Our discussion will focus on “Your Biggest …
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Find out more »GCP Networking Night – Nano Brewery
Cleveland, OH 44113 United States
Cozy and forward-thinking, Ohio City craft brewpub Nano Brew hosts our October networking night. Don’t miss your chance to sample their seasonal brews while networking with Cleveland business leaders in …
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Find out more »GCP Networking Night | Fat Heads Brewery | Nov. 30
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 United States
Get ready for the Holiday Season with a festive night of networking and appetizers at award-winning Fat Heads Brewery in Middleburg Heights. Raise a Holly Jolly and mingle with other …
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