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Over two-thirds of the small businesses funded by Hamilton County’s Small Business Relief Grant Program self-reported as minority-or women-owned businesses.

Some of the high points for the county include a strong Fortune 500 company presence; market competitiveness; successful urban core revitalization; and a "climate safe zone." Downsides included a "poor transportation system;" high property tax rates; high poverty rates and job growth in low-wage jobs; low number of immigrants; uneven market performance; and economic liabilities around infrastructure, like bridges.