Member Network COSE has a large member base (over 17,000 companies) and a regional focus as Ohio’s large small-business support organization, presenting cross-selling opportunities to related SMEs and potential partnerships with member-facing programs.

Cost-Savings Focus The organization emphasizes group purchasing programs for healthcare, workers’ compensation, and energy, indicating a potential fit for suppliers of employee benefits, risk management, and utility services seeking to reach small businesses through a trusted non-profit intermediary.

Tech Stack COSE already employs modern marketing and engagement tools (AWS, Google Cloud, Marketo, WhatsApp Business, Shopify, Piwik PRO) suggesting readiness for expanded digital services, CRM enhancements, and data-driven outreach partnerships.

Advocacy & Growth With a mandate around legislative and regulatory advocacy to help small businesses grow, there is an opportunity to offer policy-focused services, compliance solutions, and issuer partnerships that align with COSE’s mission and stakeholder interests.

Financial Scale Reported revenue of $50M-$100M and a broad member network imply potential for scalable, mid-market offerings such as enterprise-grade membership tools, analytics, and training programs, as well as sponsorship and event opportunities targeting small to mid-size firms.