EACC-EEN Partnership Launches in 2025
September 06, 2025
🌍 Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) — A New Member Benefit of EACC Cincy
EACC Cincy is delighted to announce its designation as an International Partner of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions.
With EACC Florida, EACC Carolinas, EACC New York, and EACC Texas also active as International Partners of EEN, the United States network of EACC chapters provides European companies with broad geographic reach and opportunity for local engagement across the country. Collectively, we also provide US-based companies, who are members of the EACC, privileged access to EEN services and matchmaking tools, connecting them to opportunities for partnership with companies across Europe, thereby supporting their international expansion and strengthening their competitiveness.
What is the EEN?
Established by the European Commission, the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) helps SMEs grow and innovate internationally. With 600+ member organizations including chambers of commerce, trade and investment agencies, innovation hubs, and research institutions, in over 60 countries, the EEN is the largest platform of its kind:
EEN services include:
How EACC Cincy Contributes and What This Means for Our Members
The Cincinnati Tri-State region, which includes Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana is already home to around 450 international businesses, and continues to be a lesser known, but highly desirable destination for European companies looking to establish or expand their presence in the United States. Indeed, Cincinnati was ranked #5 top city for international business by FT-Nikkei in 2025.
As an International Partner of the EEN, EACC Cincy will support European companies as they explore their expansion options into the United States. This partnership will also allow us to provide practical assistance to local businesses seeking growth paths into Europe.
EACC Cincy members will have privileged access to the EEN’s international platform and European partnership opportunities and be promoted as part of a trusted, vetted U.S. business community for European enterprises seeking expansion.
🔁 Inbound Benefits
Who Can Benefit?
The initiative is particularly relevant for:
Learn More about the EEN
EACC Cincy is delighted to announce its designation as an International Partner of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions.
With EACC Florida, EACC Carolinas, EACC New York, and EACC Texas also active as International Partners of EEN, the United States network of EACC chapters provides European companies with broad geographic reach and opportunity for local engagement across the country. Collectively, we also provide US-based companies, who are members of the EACC, privileged access to EEN services and matchmaking tools, connecting them to opportunities for partnership with companies across Europe, thereby supporting their international expansion and strengthening their competitiveness.
What is the EEN?
Established by the European Commission, the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) helps SMEs grow and innovate internationally. With 600+ member organizations including chambers of commerce, trade and investment agencies, innovation hubs, and research institutions, in over 60 countries, the EEN is the largest platform of its kind:
EEN services include:
- International partner searches
- Business matchmaking events and company missions
- Technology transfer and innovation collaboration
- Market entry support and regulatory insight
- Guidance on European funding programs
How EACC Cincy Contributes and What This Means for Our Members
The Cincinnati Tri-State region, which includes Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana is already home to around 450 international businesses, and continues to be a lesser known, but highly desirable destination for European companies looking to establish or expand their presence in the United States. Indeed, Cincinnati was ranked #5 top city for international business by FT-Nikkei in 2025.
As an International Partner of the EEN, EACC Cincy will support European companies as they explore their expansion options into the United States. This partnership will also allow us to provide practical assistance to local businesses seeking growth paths into Europe.
EACC Cincy members will have privileged access to the EEN’s international platform and European partnership opportunities and be promoted as part of a trusted, vetted U.S. business community for European enterprises seeking expansion.
🔁 Inbound Benefits
- Increased visibility to European companies looking to enter the U.S. market
- Vetted local partner status for foreign companies needing U.S.-based logistics, legal, marketing, or advisory support
- Positioned to support European SMEs searching for distributors, agents, or professional services in the Cincy region or indeed Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana
- Opportunities to host inbound business visitors, networking sessions, and investment forums
- Search for and connect with business or R&D partners in Europe using EEN’s powerful tools
- Attend curated matchmaking events across industry sectors
- Join Europe-focused delegations and trade missions
- Receive tailored guidance on EU innovation programs and compliance
Who Can Benefit?
The initiative is particularly relevant for:
- Cincinnati tri-state region-based companies seeking international partners, clients, or collaborators
- Service providers (legal, logistics, marketing, compliance) looking to support inbound business
- European SMEs entering or expanding into the U.S
- Academic institutions, clusters & innovation hubs seeking transatlantic cooperation
- Economic development organizations as well as trade & investment entities
- EACC Cincy today and position your company for new international opportunities and growth through the EEN - Enterprise Europe Network.
Learn More about the EEN
Contact:
Nicole Fenyo
n.fenyo@eacc-cincy.com, 5132160847
