With a mission to “accelerate Ohio’s economy by helping people start, sustain and grow their businesses” the Small Business Development Centers of Ohio offer a wide variety of resources to support startups and small businesses. There are 39 centers across Ohio, including 4 in central Ohio. Explore these resources today!
- Centro Empresarial Latino caters to Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs
- Phone: 614-505-6743
- Center Director: Ariana Ulloa-Olavarrieta
- http://www.entrepreneurohio.org/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=1002
- International Trade Assistance Center, Columbus State Community College is focused on new-to-export businesses, as well as those businesses expanding into new international areas.
- Phone: 614-287-3850
- Center Director: Papa Omar Diop
- http://www.cscc.edu/cpe/SBDC/SBDChome.asp
- Manufacturing and Technology SBDC, Columbus State Community College provides comprehensive business management and education services to Ohio’s small manufacturers, technology firms, and defense-dependent businesses.
- Phone: 614-287-2553
- Center Director: Jeff Shick
- Small Business Development Center, Columbus State Community College offers comprehensive business management and education services for smaller businesses across industries, including one-on-one counseling and low-cost training.
- Phone: 614-287-5294
- Region Director: Michael Bowers
