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Small Business Resources

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. Additional resources from the state of Ohio.

Build

For startups or businesses under $100K in revenue

Lightship Bootcamps

Three-day intensive 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

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

Gain practical skills to grow your business over a 12-week program. Topics include financial statements, negotiations, and marketing.

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 Advisory Council

Join Forces with the Who's Who of Ohio Small Business as they advise on government rules and regulations and help identify those that place unnecessary burdens on Ohio’s job creators.

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Small Business Advisory Council

The Small Business Advisory Council is a dynamic group of business leaders and industry experts from across the state, who come together to champion the success of small businesses in Ohio.

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Additional Resources from the State of Ohio

Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC)
Brenda Stevens, Regional Director
bstevens@akronurbanleague.org

Entrepreneurial Services Provider (ESP)
JumpStart Inc.
(216) 363-3400

Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Ohio SBDC at the Summit Medina Business Alliance
(330) 375-2111
info@akronsbdc.org
Jim Griggy jgriggy@akronsbdc.org
Sarah Heaps sheaps@akronsbdc.org
Susan McGann smcgann@akronsbdc.org

Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC)
Shashonna Duckworth, Regional Director
sduckworth@ulcleveland.org

Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Ohio SBDC at Cleveland State University
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Katie Van Dyke
(216) 687-6902
k.vandyke@csuohio.edu

Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC)
Hope Jacoway, Supplier Access &
Engagement Manager
hope.jacoway@cul.org

Entrepreneurial Services Provider (ESP)
Rev1 Ventures
(614) 487-3700

Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Ohio SBDC at Columbus State Community College
Covers Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Logan,
Madison, Pickaway, and Union Counties
(614) 287-5294
sbdc@cscc.edu

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