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About COSE

COSE is the region’s largest small business support organization and provides cost-effective group purchasing programs, advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues, and networking and educational resources to help Northeast Ohio’s small businesses grow.

With more than 17,000 members, COSE is a driving force in advocating for the priorities of Northeast Ohio’s small businesses.

COSE Videos

COSE Conference 2008 Highlights

SBTV.com reports from the 2008 COSE Small Business Conference which connects more than 1,300 small business owners and entrepreneurs from Northeast Ohio. The interactive conference brings world-class education, national keynote speakers, exhibitors, resources, and networking.

COSE - Surviving & Thriving the Current Economy

Small Business attendees at the annual Council of Smaller Enterprises conference share how they are weathering the tough economy.

Michael Symon's Winning Marketing Strategy at COSE

Michael Symon, winner of the Food Network's 2007 "The Next Iron Chef" competition, reveals his personal recipe for marketing in a small business. Symon is the owner of three restaurants, "Lola" and "Lolita" in Cleveland, and "Roast" in Detroit, Michigan.

COSE Spotlights

COSE Spotlight Crowley Group

At the COSE 2008 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio COSE Board Member, Allen Crowley, Jr, talks to SBTV.com's Alex Fees about his Company, Crowley Group.

COSE Spotlight Microsoft

At the COSE 2008 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio Carl Preston talks to SBTV.com's Alex Fees about what Microsoft is doing for small business owners.

COSE Spotlight Executive Business Advisers

At the COSE 2008 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio Dennis Sommer talks to SBTV.com's Alex Fees about his company; Executive Business Advisers. He also talks about his new book, Adviser Secrets How to Become a Top Performer, designed to grow your ability to achieve.

COSE Spotlight on Great Internet Dental Marketing

At the COSE 2008 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio Jack Thomason talks to SBTV.com's Alex Fees about co-owning several companies. One of which has had great success in the industry; Great Internet Dental Marketing.

COSE Spotlight Brand Autopsy

At the COSE 2008 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio Marketing Medic, John Moore talks to SBTV.com's Alex Fees about his great success marketing for companies like Starbucks and Whole Foods. As well as what he as done on his own with his marketing company; Brand Autopsy.

COSE Spotlight Frantz Ward LLP

At the COSE 2008 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio Keith Ashmus talks to SBTV.com's Alex Fees about his Law firm; Frantz Ward LLP.

COSE Spotlight Hi-Q-Group

At the COSE 2008 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio Matthew Minarik talks to SBTV.com's Alex Fees about his Marketing & Business Development company; Hi-Q-group.

COSE Spotlight Innovative Industries

At the COSE 2008 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio Thomas Shiveley talks to SBTV.com's Alex Fees about the amazing innovations at his company; Innovative Industries.

COSE Spotlight eCollect of Ohio, Inc

At the COSE 2008 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio Michael Kline talks to SBTV.com's Alex Fees about his company; eCollect of Ohio, Inc.

COSE Spotlight SendOutCards

At the COSE 2008 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio Sandy Payer talks to SBTV.com's Alex Fees about her online greeting card company; SendOutCards.

COSE Spotlight Tibute Software

At the COSE 2008 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, COSE Board Chair Tim Reynolds talks to SBTV.com's Alex Fees about his computer software company; Tibute Software.

COSE Spotlight Marketing Resources & Results

At the COSE 2008 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, Chrisitne Brown talks to SBTV.com's Alex Fees about Outsource Marketing and her company Marketing Resources & Results, Inc.

COSE Spotlight SJK Beringer Group

At the COSE 2008 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio Steve Krisfalusy talks to SBTV.com's Alex Fees about his business SJK Beringer Group, his entrepeneurial history, and the state of COSE today.

COSE Spotlight Franchise Selection Specialists

At the COSE 2008 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio Joel Libava talks to SBTV.com's Alex Fees about business coaching solutions and his company Franchise Selection Specialists, Inc.

COSE Spotlight Seize The Day Coaching

At the COSE 2008 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio Diane Helbig talks to SBTV.com's Alex Fees about business coaching solutions and her company Seize The Day Coaching.

COSE Spotlight Shaker Heights Chamber of Commerce

At the COSE 2008 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio Debra Hegler talks to SBTV.com's Alex Fees about the new Shaker Heights Chamber of Commerce.

COSE Spotlight Mrs. Fields Cookies

At the COSE 2008 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio Debbi Fields, founder and "Chief Cookie Lover" of Mrs. Fields Cookies, talks to SBTV.com's Alex Fees about her business and shares advice to other entrepreneurs about following their passion.

COSE Spotlight Limkemann Business Advisors

SBTV.com's, Alex Fees, talks with Will Limkemann at COSE's 2008 Conference in Cleveland, OH about his business, Limkemann Business Advisors.

COSE Spotlight American Culinary Concepts

SBTV.com's, Alex Fees, talks with William Skaryd at COSE's 2008 Conference in Cleveland, OH about his business, American Culinary Concepts, Inc.

COSE Spotlight Bluffstone Public Relations

SBTV.com's, Alex Fees, talks with Jeanne Bluffstone at COSE's 2008 Conference in Cleveland, OH about her company, Bluffstone Public Relations.

COSE Spotlight Geniocity.com

SBTV.com's, Alex Fees, talks with Carolyn Jack, Co-Director for Geniocity.com at COSE's 2008 Conference in Cleveland, OH.

COSE Spotlight From the Blue Bag

SBTV.com's, Alex Fees, talks with Deby Cowdin at COSE's 2008 Conference in Cleveland, OH about her eco-friendly business, from the Blue Bag.

COSE Spotlight LJK Consulting

SBTV.com's, Alex Fees, talks with Lori Klepfer at COSE's 2008 Conference in Cleveland, OH about her business, LJK Consulting.

COSE Spotlight Vintage Alpacas

SBTV.com's, Alex Fees, talks with Kimberly Rassi at COSE's 2008 Conference in Cleveland, OH about her rare business, Vintage Alpacas.

COSE Spotlight Advance Paint Technology

SBTV.com's, Alex Fees, talks with Eric Winbigler at COSE's 2008 Conference in Cleveland, OH about his business, Advance Paint Technology, LTD.

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