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Entrepreneurship and Small Business Division

Please attend the Keys to Success Award Ceremony on September 30, 2008. For more information please click here.

Keys to Success Award Winners:

Service
Ailish Murphy, President & Owner, MurTech Consulting, LLC Independence, Ohio

Manufacturing / Technology
Marsha E. Smith, Owner, Marsha's Buckeyes, LLC, Perrysburg, Ohio

Real Estate / Construction
Betty M. Owens, President, Ameridian Specialty Services, Inc.
Cincinnati, Ohio

Rising Star
Deborra James, Executive Director, DP James, LLC, Columbus, Ohio

Marketing / Advertising / PR
Rachel Downey, Studio Graphique, Inc.,
Cleveland, Ohio

Health Care
Dr. Kimberly Wells, Owner, Wells Chiropractic, Cincinnati, Ohio

The Entrepreneurship and Small Business Division of the Ohio Department of Development provides assistance to business owners and entrepreneurs in order to encourage both the creation and the expansion of small businesses throughout the State of Ohio.

Our Mission is to provide innovative programs and services to Ohio entrepreneurs and small business owners, through effective communication, collaboration, creativity and technology support, to encourage sustainable growth

Small Business Definition

Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) of Ohio Department of Development
The flagship program in the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Division is the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). The Ohio SBDC program is considered the gateway for small business owners and entrepreneurs to access supportive services. The SBDCs are staffed with highly trained business advisors who offer FREE counseling and low or no cost training to help with specific business needs. The 36 centers across Ohio are in your local communities to guide you to the right resources and services to help your business grow and succeed.

Visit www.EntrepreneurOhio.org
Contact: (614) 466-2711 or (800) 848-1300 ext 6-2711

1st Stop Business Connection
The 1st Stop Business Connection provides a FREE, comprehensive business start-up kit to guide you through registering your business in Ohio. 1st Stop is a service of the Ohio Department of Development's Small Business Development Center program and the U. S. Small Business Administration
Contact: (614) 466-4232 or (800) 248-4040

Small Business Hotline – 1-800-xxx-xxxx
Back to Work (to be added at the end of the month)
Back to Business (to be added at the end of the month)

Not-So-Small Business TV Show
The Ohio Department of Development sponsors series of TV Shows, focusing on small businesses in Ohio, and the pros and cons of becoming an entrepreneur. This show also examines the best practices of small businesses throughout the state of Ohio.
To view the show, go to: www.ohiochannel.org

Women's Business Resource Program
The Women's Business Resource Programs will provide valuable resources to women entrepreneurs to help overcome the barriers that impede business success. These resources include training, procurement, marketing, networking and counseling through our Small Business Development Center network. Additionally, the Directory of Women-Owned Businesses will identify companies throughout the state by industry and location.
Contact: (614) 466-2718 or (800) 848-1300 ext. 6-2718

Specialized Markets
The Specialized Markets Program provides outreach and training to unique market sub-segments in the small business community, including senior citizens, baby boomers, veterans, displaced workers, the physically challenged, minorities, youth and faith-based organizations. The Entrepreneurship and Small Business Division collaborates with other state agencies and service providers to support individuals in these markets to start and grow businesses. A key component of our program is the "How to Start a Home-Based Business" workshop, which is tailored to each market by the use of presenters from the target population.
Contact: (614) 466-2718 or (800) 848-1300 ext. 6-2718

Small Business Register
The register is a weekly listing of proposed agency rules and regulations affecting small business and organization across Ohio.
Contact: (614) 466-2718 or (800) 848-1300 ext. 6-2718

Small Business Advocate (Formerly known as Small Business Ombudsman)
The Small Business Advocate serves as a guide for small business owners as they interact with state government agencies. The Advocate will review and refer inquiries to the agencies after the small business owner has worked to resolve the issues through the normal course of business with the agency.
Click here to submit your request: Email Advocate
Contact: (614) 466-2718 or (800) 848-1300 ext. 6-2718

Ohio Department of Development - Ted Strickland, Governor Lee Fisher, Lieutenant Governor Director, Ohio Department of Development