Resources for Small Businesses
JobsOhio offers several programs to help entrepreneurs and small businesses grow, create jobs and thrive in Ohio.
JobsOhio Small Business Grant
The JobsOhio Small Business Grant provides financial support for small businesses located in qualifying zip codes and/or owned by minorities, women, veterans and people with disabilities.
JobsOhio Small Business Academy, Powered by Aileron
The Small Business Academy is a 12-month program that helps small business owners grow the skills they need to run thriving businesses.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
JobsOhio is partnering with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses to bring free business education that provides small business owners with practical skills to take their business to the next level, with topics like financial statements, negotiations, and marketing.
Lightship Foundation Bootcamps
JobsOhio has partnered with Lightship Foundation to offer a free 3-day bootcamp designed to promote a more inclusive landscape for businesses led by unrepresented founders.
Black Founders Initiative
The Black Founders Initiative is a statewide Advisory Council that plans to provide opportunities for resources and networking to assist Ohio black founders in gaining access to services and funding to help them become successful entrepreneurs.