City of Columbus

Buyer seeks individuals, firms, or organizations to administer small business, entrepreneur, and non-profit training programs and services. The Accelerate Columbus 2026 program aims to provide structured training, advising, and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses with 15 or fewer employees. The program also targets existing non-profit organizations providing direct services to households below the ALICE threshold. This initiative supports the City's Small Business Ecosystem Assessment and Columbus Small Business Agenda.

• 6/5/2025 - Open Date
• 6/13/2025 - Questions Due Date
• 6/27/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Provide structured training programs for small businesses
• Deliver technical assistance to entrepreneurs
• Administer advising services for non-profit organizations
• Support businesses with 15 or fewer W-2 employees
• Assist non-profits serving households below ALICE threshold
• Implement programs addressing gaps in Small Business Ecosystem
• Develop curriculum for aspiring entrepreneurs
• Provide direct services to existing small businesses
• Create specialized training for non-profit organizations
• Facilitate business development within Columbus city boundaries