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The Ohio Department of Development's Strategic Business Investment Division works to create, retain and expand job opportunities for all Ohioans. The Division focuses on issues affecting Ohio's economy and provides a variety of business development resources to help Ohio remain at the forefront of economic development. 

The Division offers companies direct financial assistance in the form of low-interest loans, grants, bonds, and state and local tax incentives . The Division also offers assistance with employee training and infrastructure development.

The Strategic Business Investment Division provides Ohio businesses with access to technical assistance, counseling and training programs. Programs such as the 1^st Stop Business Connection offer comprehensive information designed to assist small start-up firms with business development. The first in the country to offer electronic site selection information, Ohio's electronic site location proposals drastically cut response time while enhancing the quality of information available.

From new entrepreneurs starting small businesses to large corporations, the Strategic Business Investment Division provides business owners and executives with the information and support they need to make informed, critical decisions on location, infrastructure, job creation and retention, training and financial assistance.

Contact: Strategic Business Investment Division at (614) 466-4551 or (800) 848-1300.