Top Workplaces Cincinnati: These small companies make the list
3CDC
Division: Small Sector: Real estate and development Founded: 2003 Ownership: Nonprofit Location: Over-the-Rhine
What the company does: Real estate development and finance organization
Why one employee loves working there: “There is never a dull moment. Every day brings with it new challenges and opportunities.”
Al. Neyer
Division: Small Sector: Real estate - commercial Founded: 1894 Ownership: Private Location: Downtown
What the company does: Commercial real estate developer and design-builder
Why one employee loves working there: “The company is headed in the right direction and I feel like an integral part of its success.”
Apollo Home
Division: Small Sector: Services - HVAC and plumbing Founded: 1910 Ownership: Private Location: Paddock Hills
What the company does: Repairs and replaces cooling, heating, plumbing, and electrical
Why one employee loves working there: “I like the work I do and the co-workers are mostly all very easy to work with and get along great.”
Barnes Dennig
Division: Small Sector: Certified public accountants Founded: 1965 Ownership: Private Location: Downtown
What the company does: Top 200 CPA firm with three regional offices and clients with operations spanning the globe
Why one employee loves working there: “Management is supportive of new ideas and lines of business.”
Blair Technology Group
Division: Small Sector: IT- computer refurbisher Founded: 2005 Ownership: Private Location: Covington
What the company does: Buys, cleans, repairs and resells computers
Why one employee loves working there: “BTG never stops moving. They're always trying to improve the business in every way.”
Camp Joy
Division: Small Sector: Education - camps and experiential learning Founded: 1937 Ownership: Nonprofit Location: Clarksville
What the company does: Annually serves 13,000 at-risk and foster youth, youth with medical and special needs, as well as their families
Why one employee loves working there: “I am proud of the work we do and the difference we make in peoples’ lives every day.”
Cassady Schiller CPAs and Advisors
Division: Small Sector: Certified public accountants and consultants Founded: 1990 Ownership: Partnership Location: Blue Ash
What the company does: Certified public accountants and consultants
Why one employee loves working there: “The employee is valued much more than any other job I've had. The managers like to challenge me, but are happy to help teach me.”
Centric Consulting
Division: Small Sector: Business and technology consultants Founded: 1999 Ownership: Private Location: Montgomery
What the company does: Helps clients through strategic planning, process improvement, digital technology solutions and ERP implementations
Why one employee loves working there: “The focus is on the clients and employees, rather than the bottom line.”
Cinfed Credit Union
Division: Small Sector: Credit union Founded: 1934 Ownership: Cooperative/mutual Location: Oakley
What the company does: Financial solutions from checking accounts to savings and IRAs, Christmas loans to mortgages
Why one employee loves working there: “You are part of a team that works great together and gives support when and where needed.”
CMC Properties
Division: Small Sector: Real estate - property management Founded: 1967 Ownership: Partnership Location: Blue Ash
What the company does: Manages residential and commercial properties
Cohen USA
Division: Small Sector: Buyers of recyclable materials and products Founded: 1924 Ownership: Private Location: Middletown
What the company does: Buyers of recyclable materials and products
Why one employee loves working there: “They have an amazing staff that helps their employees to the fullest. Even if you are in a tight spot, Cohen will help you.”
Cornerstone Broker Insurance Services Agency
Division: Small Sector: Insurance - consulting Founded: 1985 Ownership: Private Location: Walnut Hills
What the company does: Provides a full array of group, individual and senior health/ancillary products
Why one employee loves working there: “I enjoy being around the people I work with and the training has been outstanding.”
Custom Design Benefits
Division: Small Sector: Benefits - administrator of medical plans Founded: 1991 Ownership: Private Location: Monfort Heights
What the company does: Administrator of self-funded medical, dental and vision plans, FMLA services
Why one employee loves working there: “I am appreciated for the work I do. Positive feedback is abundant at CDB.”
DBL Law
Division: Small Sector: Law Founded: 1955 Ownership: Partnership Location: Crestview Hills
What the company does: Full-service law firm with offices in Crestview Hills, Cincinnati and Louisville
Why one employee loves working there: “This is a great place to learn and grow. The people that I work with and for care about each other.”
Deer Park Roofing
Division: Small Sector: Construction Founded: 1996 Ownership: Private Location: Deer Park
What the company does: Residential and commercial roofing company
Why one employee loves working there: “When I show up, everyone has positive attitudes so it makes me want to keep coming back.’
Donnellon McCarthy Enterprises
Division: Small Sector: Office technology Founded: 1957 Ownership: Private Location: Evendale
What the company does: Office tech firm with offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton and Lima in Ohio; Parkersburg, West Virginia; and Harrisburg, Illinois
Why one employee loves working there: “Being a young adult, this is the company that will support me through chapters of my life in the future, and I am blessed to have this opportunity.”
Electric Motor Technologies
Division: Small Sector: Services - electrical apparatus repairs Founded: 1999 Ownership: Partnership Location: St. Bernard
What the company does: Full-service sales and repair facility for electric motors, servo motors, gearboxes and pumps
Why one employee loves working there: “It allows me to work with my customers without having someone watch over my shoulder.”
Elevar Design Group
Division: Small Sector: Architecture, engineering and interior design Founded: 1967 Ownership: Private Location: Queensgate
What the company does: Architecture and engineering firm
Why one employee loves working there: “We spend our time and energy on the projects, not the office politics.”
EMC Insurance Cos.
Division: Small Sector: Insurance Founded: 1911 Ownership: Cooperative/mutual Location: Blue Ash
What the company does: Workers compensation insurer
Why one employee loves working there: “EMC leadership demonstrates weekly that they value their employees and the work we do.”
Emerge IT Solutions
Division: Small Sector: Professional services Founded: 2004 Ownership: Private Location: Erlanger
What the company does: Information technology services including cloud solutions
Why one employee loves working there: “We all are different in our own way but that makes us great at providing customers the best experience possible.”
F.D. Lawrence Electric
Division: Small Sector: Distributor - electrical equipment Founded: 1904 Ownership: Private Location: Millvale
What the company does: Wholesale distributor of electrical supplies and lighting equipment
Why one employee loves working there: “Hard work is rewarded and appreciated. It's a family atmosphere.”
Fusion Alliance
Division: Small Sector: IT - consulting Founded: 1991 Ownership: Private Location: Blue Ash
What the company does: Delivers actionable insights, customer experiences and human-driven technologies.
GBBN Architects
Division: Small Sector: Architecture Founded: 1958 Ownership: Private Location: Downtown
What the company does: Architecture firm for the health care, education, community development and arts sectors
Why one employee loves working there: “I am able to make a direct impact on the built environment and help improve it.”
GBSC
Division: Small Sector: Higher education Founded: 1900 Ownership: Nonprofit Location: Mount Auburn
What the company does: Higher education centered in holy scripture and shaped by Wesleyan conviction
Why one employee loves working there: “I believe strongly that I am making an eternal difference in the lives of students and co-workers.”
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati
Division: Small Sector: Human and social services Founded: 1986 Ownership: Nonprofit Location: East Walnut Hills
What the company does: Builds and renovates simple, decent, affordable homes to sell to low-income families
Why one employee loves working there: “The environment feels inclusive, open and welcoming to every member of the team.”
HealthWorks
Division: Small Sector: Health care - corporate wellness Founded: 1999 Ownership: Private Location: Madisonville
What the company does: Independent, woman-owned, health and well-being company
Why one employee loves working there: “I feel supported and encouraged to share ideas and to develop them.”
Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
Division: Small Sector: Hotel Founded: 1984 Ownership: Private Location: Downtown
What the company does: Hotel plus restaurants and meeting/banquet spaces
Why one employee loves working there: “ We are always encouraging each other and excited for each other to succeed.”
Hydrotech
Division: Small Sector: Distributor - hydraulic and automation products Founded: 1967 Ownership: Private Location: West Chester
What the company does: Full-service hydraulics, pneumatics and automation distributor and systems integrator
Why one employee loves working there: “It's family oriented. The owners treat all of us like family, not just employees.”
Ikron Corp.
Division: Small Sector: Human and social services Founded: 1969 Ownership: Nonprofit Location: Clifton Heights
What the company does: Provides mental health, vocational, and substance abuse services to youth and adults
Why one employee loves working there: “No other behavioral health organization I have worked for has provided genuine care like this for staff and clients alike.”
Ingage Partners Inc.
Division: Small Sector: Management and technology consulting Founded: 2011 Ownership: Private Location: East End
What the company does: Management and information technology consulting firm
Why one employee loves working there: “The people I interact with on a daily basis make me want to come into work.”
Johnson Investment Counsel
Division: Small Sector: Financial services Founded: 1965 Ownership: Private Location: Monfort Heights
What the company does: Manages more than $10 billion in assets from offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland and Dayton, Ohio
Why one employee loves working there: “Questions are a way of learning and learning is strongly encouraged”
Kinetic Vision
Division: Small Sector: Research and development Founded: 1985 Ownership: Private Location: Evendale
What the company does: Design, engineering and development company that has worked with more than 500 companies
Why one employee loves working there: “ At Kinetic Vision, there are no limits, we continue to take on fresh new ideas and projects that keep me engaged.”
Kingsgate Logistics LLC
Division: Small Sector: Logistics Founded: 1986 Ownership: Partnership Location: West Chester
What the company does: Third-party logistics provider
Why one employee loves working there: “I have freedom to do what I need to do to run my book of business the way I see fit.”
Kost USA Inc.
Division: Small Sector: Manufacturing Founded: 1985 Ownership: Private Location: Paddock Hills
What the company does: Family-owned manufacturer, supplier and marketer of antifreeze and functional fluids
Why one employee loves working there: “It is the most professional workplace I've been with so far.”
LeanCor Supply Chain Group
Division: Small Sector: Logistics Founded: 2005 Ownership: Private Location: Florence
What the company does: Helps develop people, improve processes and manage transportation
Why one employee loves working there: “My company supports me through ups and downs.”
LifeCenter Organ Donor Network
Division: Small Sector: Health care - organ donations Founded: 1981 Ownership: Nonprofit Location: Downtown
What the company does: Works with hospitals in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana to facilitate the recovery of organs and tissues for transplantation
Why one employee loves working there: “The mission is what makes me love this job.”
MegaCorp Logistics
Division: Small Sector: Logistics Founded: 2009 Ownership: Private Location: Covington
What the company does: Freight logistics management company
Why one employee loves working there: “The people i work with are very sweet and kind and understanding. I enjoy coming to work.”
Mercy Montessori
Division: Small Sector: Education - private Founded: 1969 Ownership: Nonprofit Location: East Walnut Hills
What the company does: Cincinnati's first Catholic Montessori elementary school
Why one employee loves working there: “I feel the needs of the children come first and everyone is treated with fairness and caring.”
Neyer Real Estate Management LLC
Division: Small Sector: Real estate - property management Founded: 2003 Ownership: Private Location: Oakley
What the company does: Provider of customized property management and building solutions
Why one employee loves working there: “I am not micromanaged by my supervisor and that means a lot.”
NRL Mortgage
Division: Small Sector: Financial services Founded: 2007 Ownership: Cooperative/mutual Location: Mount Adams
What the company does: Originates residential mortgages in 45 states and the District of Columbia
Why one employee loves working there: “It is a very rewarding feeling helping people get in their dream home.”
Our Lady of the Visitation
Division: Small Sector: Education - parochial Founded: 1949 Ownership: Private Location: Mack
What the company does: National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for grades K-8 with an enrollment of 762 students
Why one employee loves working there: “Our students pray, learn, and play in a safe environment that encourages them to be kind and fair with others.”
Pension Corp. of America
Division: Small Sector: Benefits - administration, recordkeeping Founded: 1977 Ownership: Private Location: Walnut Hills
What the company does: Recordkeeping administration and investment consulting for 401(k) plans, pension plans, and other retirement plans
Why one employee loves working there: “If i have to leave my family and my house everyday to go to work, this is the place i choose to be.”
Perfection Group Inc.
Division: Small Sector: Professional services Founded: 1951 Ownership: Private Location: Sharonville
What the company does: Provides commercial HVAC services, green building solutions and mechanical design-build services
Why one employee loves working there: “I enjoy the people I work with and love the flexibility in my schedule.”
Pure Romance
Division: Small Sector: Retail Founded: 1993 Ownership: Private Location: Downtown
What the company does: Woman-to-woman direct seller of relationship-enhancement products
Why one employee loves working there: “Every day, we witness how we are changing people's lives across the world.”
Queen City Homecare LLC
Division: Small Sector: Health care - staffing Founded: 2012 Ownership: Private Location: Sycamore Township
What the company does: Private duty homecare company that serves individuals in their homes
Why one employee loves working there: “The company really cares about the clients, their families and employees.”
Reliable Transportation Solutions
Division: Small Sector: Logistics Founded: 2006 Ownership: Private Location: Union Township
What the company does: Third-party logistics
Why one employee loves working there: “I feel as if I am trusted and my thoughts and opinions matter.”
Saint Ignatius of Loyola School
Division: Small Sector: Education - parochial Founded: 1946 Ownership: Nonprofit Location: Green Township
What the company does: Operates grades K-8, with a preschool opening in the fall
Why one employee loves working there: “No matter who you are in the building or what your job is, you feel appreciated, welcome, and excited to be here.”
School Outfitters
Division: Small Sector: Retail - e-commerce Founded: 1998 Ownership: Private Location: Evanston
What the company does: Furniture and environment solutions that help improve educational outcomes
Why one employee loves working there: “ I feel supported, appreciated and understood.”
Sharefax Credit Union
Division: Small Sector: Credit union Founded: 1960 Ownership: Cooperative/mutual Location: Batavia
What the company does: Nonprofit financial institution with full range of services
Why one employee loves working there: “What I do one day isn't necessarily what I'm working on the next day.”
Silco Fire & Security
Division: Small Sector: Services - fire protection and security for businesses Founded: 1959 Ownership: Private Location: Evendale
What the company does: Installs, maintains, inspects and monitors fire protection and security systems
Why one employee loves working there: “They have always provided us with the tools that we need to get ahead in our positions.”
St. James School
Division: Small Sector: Education - parochial Founded: 1874 Ownership: Nonprofit Location: White Oak
What the company does: Catholic elementary school serving 546 students
Why one employee loves working there: “I love the people and students I work with. This place feels like home to me!”
Systems Evolution Inc.
Division: Small Sector: Business and technology consultants Founded: 1992 Ownership: Private Location: Sycamore Township
What the company does: Boutique business and technology consulting firm
Why one employee loves working there: “The team has incredible talent and who are motivated, driven, yet are humble.”
Tender Mercies
Division: Small Sector: Human and social services Founded: 1985 Ownership: Nonprofit Location: Over-the-Rhine
What the company does: Provides permanent supportive housing to 150 formerly homeless adults with mental illness
Why one employee loves working there: “I am able to use the skills I have to actually make a difference in someone’s life.”
The City of Montgomery
Division: Small Sector: Local government Founded: 1795 Ownership: Government Location: Montgomery
What the company does: Services including police and fire protection, street and infrastructure maintenance, parks and recreation
Why one employee loves working there: “Working together as a team to make the community a better place is a reward each and every day.”
The Matrix Cos.
Division: Small Sector: Benefits - workers comp and other workplace services Founded: 2000 Ownership: Private Location: Queensgate
What the company does: Risk management company specializing in workers’ compensation claims management and group-rating programs
Why one employee loves working there: “I feel that my skills are valued and I have the opportunity for professional advancement.”
The Motz Corp.
Division: Small Sector: Supplier of real and artificial playing fields Founded: 1977 Ownership: Private Location: Newtown
What the company does: Creates high-performance sports fields
Why one employee loves working there: “I don't feel like a number here, I'm recognized as a person who matters to this organization.”
Unlimited Systems LLC
Division: Small Sector: IT - enterprise software Founded: 2003 Ownership: Private Location: Sycamore Township
What the company does: Software tools and business intelligence for oncology practices
Why one employee loves working there: “My boss allows me to get what I to get done, the way I feel is best.”
Village Green
Division: Small Sector: Real estate - property management Founded: 1919 Ownership: Parent company Location: Downtown
What the company does: Operates apartment communities nationwide
Why one employee loves working there: “My co-workers are amazing and the team works so well together.”
Vineyard Cincinnati Church
Division: Small Sector: Church Founded: 1986 Ownership: Nonprofit Location: Springdale
What the company does: Megachurch in Springdale
Why one employee loves working there: “I get to help change eternal lives and not feel the pressure to make someone else rich like in the corporate world.”
VonLehman & Co. Inc.
Division: Small Sector: Certified public accountants and consultants Founded: 1946 Ownership: Private Location: Fort Wright
What the company does: CPA and advisory firm for closely held businesses, nonprofits and governmental entities
Why one employee loves working there: “I love the culture and they have a lot of resources to help develop your career.”