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.
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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.
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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 OhioAdditional Resources from the State of Ohio
Additional Resources from the State of Ohio
Southeast
Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC)
ACENet
(740) 592-3854
Entrepreneurial Services Provider (ESP)
LIGHTS Regional Innovation
www.acenetworks.org
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Ohio SBDC at Ohio University
(740) 593-1797
jollickl@ohio.edu
Southwest
Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC)
Deborah Davis, Regional Director
deborah@african-americanchamber.com
Entrepreneurial Services Provider (ESP)
CincyTech
(513) 263-2720
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Ohio SBDC – Hamilton County
(513) 487-3190
sbdc@ulgso.org
Ohio SBDC – Cincinnati
(513) 727-3686
schulth5@miamioh.edu
West
Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC)
Jelani Johnson, Regional Director
jjohnson@dacc.org
Natasha Sandella, Business Advisor
nsandella@dacc.org
Entrepreneurial Services Provider (ESP)
The Entrepreneurs’ Center
(937) 203-0771
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Ohio SBDC at Miami Valley and Montgomery
County Business Solutions Center
(937) 210-9460
jrodriguez@ecinnovates.com
Central
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
Northwest
Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC)
Ebony Carter, Regional Director
Ebony.Carter@toledochamber.com
Entrepreneurial Services Provider (ESP)
University of Toledo
(419) 530-3520
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Ohio SBDC at Toledo Regional
Chamber of Commerce
(419) 243-8191
sbdc@toledochamber.com
michael.tolson@toledochamber.com
Northeast
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
East
Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC)
Tanisha Wheeler, Regional Director
twheeler@ybi.org
Entrepreneurial Services Provider (ESP)
JumpStart Inc.
(216) 363-3400
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Ohio SBDC at Youngstown State University
(330) 941-2140
ohiosbdc@ysu.edu
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.
This council leverages its collective expertise to shape initiatives that empower small businesses to thrive, fostering innovation, economic opportunity, and resilience in every corner of the state.
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