JobsOhio offers numerous small business opportunities for eligible businesses in our ten industry sectors. If your company does not qualify for the programs, grants, or trainings below, we encourage you to refer to Ohio’s additional external state resources.
Small Business.
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Empower your small business with Ohio’s unmatched resources.
Small Business Resources
Build
For startups or businesses under $100K in revenue
Lightship Bootcamps >
Two-day bootcamp to introduce companies to the economic development ecosystem and provide mentorship through products, sales, marketing, and more.
Launchpad >
 A six-week cohort for entrepreneurs that provides tools and documentation to expedite growth.
Grow
For businesses over $100K in revenue
JobsOhio Small Business Grant >
Get up to $50,000 for your business expansions, including real estate investments, machinery, equipment, and training — just to name a few.
Thrive
For qualified recipients of our small business grant
JobsOhio Small Business Academy, Powered by Aileron >
Twelve-month professional management program for JobsOhio Small Business Grant recipients.
Small Business
Success Stories
Chillicothe-based modern apothecary keeps growing
Fredericktown bakery expands beyond the local farmers market
After 60 years, Warren small business continues to evolve
Growing alongside its partners in aerospace and defense
Small-batch popsicle concept keeps getting bigger
Reinforces Tradition of Rubber-Making Excellence in Ohio
Maggie's Farm & Aromatic
Chillicothe-based modern apothecary keeps growing
Simply Sweet
Fredericktown bakery expands beyond the local farmers market
REM Electronics
After 60 years, Warren small business continues to evolve
Hyphen Innovations
Growing alongside its partners in aerospace and defense
Streetpops
Small-batch popsicle concept keeps getting bigger
BRP Manufacturing
Reinforces Tradition of Rubber-Making Excellence in Ohio