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State of Ohio Department of Development
Economic Development Division

The Ohio Department of Development's Economic Development Division works to create, retain and expand job opportunities for all Ohioans. The Division focuses on issues affecting Ohio's economy and provides a variety of business development resources to help Ohio remain at the forefront of economic development. The Division offers companies direct financial assistance in the form of low-interest loans, grants, bonds, and state and local tax incentives. The Division also offers assistance with employee training and infrastructure development.

The Economic Development Division provides Ohio businesses with access to technical assistance, counseling and training programs. Programs such as the 1st Stop Business Connection offers comprehensive information designed to assist small startup firms with business development. The first in the country to offer electronic site selection information, Ohio's electronic site location proposals drastically cut response time while enhancing the quality of information available.

From new entrepreneurs starting small businesses to large corporations, the Economic Development Division provides business owners and executives with the information and support they need to make informed, critical decisions on location, infrastructure, job creation, training and financial assistance.

Program Links

Office of Business Development
  • Loans and Grants
  • Ohio Enterprise Bond Fund
  • Ohio Qualified Small-Issue Bond Program
  • Volume Cap Program
  • 166 Direct Loan
  • 166 Regional Loan
  • Pioneer Rural Loan
  • Capital Access Program
  • Minority Direct Loan
  • Ohio Mini-Loan Guarantee Loan Program
  • Rural Industrial Park Loan
  • Urban Redevelopment Loan
  • Urban and Rural Initiative
Office of Tax Incentives Office of Small Business Office of Investment in Training
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