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8(a) Business Development ProgramThe 8(a) BD Program is intended

to be used exclusively for businessdevelopment purposes to assist smallbusinesses owned and controlled bysocially and economicallydisadvantaged individuals and helpthem compete on an equal basis in themainstream American economy.Today’s 8(a) BD Program is astrengthened and improved businessand development vehicle. Rules nowallow for non-minority firms to beconsidered to participate in the 8(a)BD Program by proving their socialdisadvantage. There are other aspectsof the program that will allow teamingarrangements and a Mentor-ProtégéProgram to allow companies to learnfrom others. Group interview sessionsare held the second Thursday of eachmonth at the SBA office address listedhere. To register for orientation, call614-469-6860, or register online atwww.sba.gov/oh/columbus, under 8aportfolio registration.

Small Business Administration401 N. Front St., Suite 200Columbus, OH 43215614-469-6860FAX: 614-469-2391www.sba.gov

166 Direct Loan Administered by the Ohio

Department of Development andapproved by the DevelopmentFinancing Advisory Council and theState Controlling Board, this programprovides direct loans for businesseslocating or expanding in Ohio thatdemonstrate that they will create orretain new jobs for Ohio citizens. Theprogram may lend $15,000 per job tobusinesses engaged in commerce,manufacturing, research anddevelopment or distribution. Theminimum direct loan is $350,000. Loanamounts less than $350,000 may beacquired through the Regional 166Direct Loan Program. ODOD’smaximum loan normally is $1 million,however loans can exceed that amountwith the approval of the ODODdirector. The interest rate is fixed attwo-thirds of prime. The standard termfor the loan is the useful life of theassets being financed.

Ohio Dept. of DevelopmentStrategic Business Investment

DivisionOffice of Financial Incentives77 S. High St., 28th FloorColumbus, OH 43215614-466-5420FAX: 614-644-1789www.odod.state.oh.us

Business and Industry Guaranteed Loans

Business and Industry GuaranteedLoans are administered by the USDA,Rural Development and are submittedthrough a private lender. Anycorporation, legal entity, trust orpartnership may apply. Entitiesinvolved in industrial manufacturing,wholesale, retail and services areeligible, but the entities must belocated in a rural community with apopulation of less than 50,000. Theloan maximum is set at $10 million,with preference given to loans of under$5 million. Loan requests of under$500,000 generally will be referred tothe Small Business Administration.Interest rates are negotiated as fixed orvariable. A start-up business must havea minimum tangible balance sheetequity of 20 percent excludingsubordinated debt or appraisalsurplus. An established business musthave a minimum of 10 percent equity(or more, depending upon lender’srequirements). Guarantee isestablished at 80 percent of the loanamount with a fee set at two percent ofthe guaranteed portion plus a 0.25percent annual servicing fee. However,due to the American Recovery andReinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA),some 90 percent guarantees areavailable with reduced fees of 1percent.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development

Federal Building, Room 507200 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43215614-255-2420FAX: 614-255-2562www.rurdev.usda.gov/oh

City of Columbus Loan Program Community Capital Development

Corp. manages the City of ColumbusEconomic Development Loanprograms, including the BusinessDevelopment Fund for real estate andequipment (maximum $199,000) andthe Working Capital Fund (maximum$100,000) for businesses located inColumbus. In addition, rates andterms vary depending on the program.

Community Capital Development Corp.

900 Michigan Ave. Columbus, OH 43215614-645-6171 888-756-2232 FAX: 614-645-8588www.ccdcorp.org

Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority

The Columbus-Franklin CountyFinance Authority is a public financingagency that provides creative andattractive financing tools to the privateand public sectors. The funds can beused by small and medium-sizebusinesses, manufacturing, 501(c)(3)nonprofit organizations and localgovernments to enhance and facilitateeconomic activity, capital investment,job creation and retention in CentralOhio. The Finance Authority’s BondFund program allows qualifiedborrowers to obtain affordable long-term and fixed-rate financing primarilyfor equipment, land, building andinfrastructure. The Bond Fund canprovide up to $6 million in taxable ortax-exempt financing and has a BBB+rating from Fitch. The FinanceAuthority’s Conduit Financingprogram offers significant cost savingsto eligible borrowers by providingaccess to the tax-exempt bond marketfor qualified capital projects allowingthe borrower to pay less over the life ofthe financing.

Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority

150 South Front St., Suite 200Columbus, OH 43215614-225-6068FAX: 614-469-8250www.columbusfinance.org

Community CapitalDevelopment Corp.

The Community CapitalDevelopment Corp. is a private, not-for-profit corporation that makes loansto small businesses throughout Ohio.CCDC works in partnership with Ohiobanks. CCDC’s finance programs assisthealthy, growing small businesses toinvest in land, buildings andequipment. CCDC also providesworking capital, inventory and smallequipment loans for existing smallbusinesses. Established in 1981, CCDCis certified by the U.S. Small BusinessAdministration and the OhioDepartment of Development to makeloans under programs administered bythose agencies.


900 Michigan Ave. Columbus, OH 43215614-645-6171888-756-2232FAX: 614-645-8588www.ccdcorp.org

Community Reinvestment Area ProgramThe CRA program is a real property tax exemption

program benefiting property owners who renovate existingbuildings or construct new buildings within an authorizedCRA area. There are two types of CRAs in Ohio: thosecreated prior to July 1, 1994 and those created after thatdate. The rules and regulations governing each type varyconsiderably. The CRA law permits municipal corporationsor counties to offer the following incentives: fixedexemptions of real property taxes for residential projects ineither a Pre-1994 CRA or a Post-1994 CRA and real propertytax exemptions for commercial or industrial projects wherethe exemption is fixed (much like residential projects) in aPre-l 1994 CRA and negotiated on a case-by-case basis in aPost-1994 CRA. New construction projects may receive anexemption for up to 15 years at the determined rate andrenovation projects may receive up to 12 years (10 years forone- or two-family residential projects). Certain incentivepackages may require board of education approval.

Ohio Dept. of DevelopmentStrategic Business Investment DivisionOffice of Tax IncentivesPO Box 100177 S. High St., 28th FloorColumbus, OH 43216614-466-2317FAX: 614-644-1789www.odod.state.oh.us/edd/cra

Economic and Community Development InstituteThe Economic and Community Development Institute

is a non-profit organization that provides small loans tobusinesses in Franklin, Licking, Delaware, Madison,Fairfield, Union, Mahoning and Pickaway counties.Through its Microloan Program, ECDI makes loans inamounts of $1,000 to $35,000. The program is intended toprovide financing to borrowers with insufficient credithistory. Eligible loan applicants include retail, service andmanufacturing businesses employing up to five full-timeemployees, including the owner. All loans have fixedinterest rates and maturity up to 60 months. Start up andexisting businesses are eligible to apply for working capital,equipment and inventory loans.

Economic and Community Development InstituteLending Department475 E. Mound St.Columbus, OH 43215614-559-0115FAX: 614-732-0986www.ecdi.org

Enterprise Zone ProgramThe EZ program provides local and state tax incentives

for businesses that expand or locate in designated areas ofOhio. An entity may receive up to and including at 75percent exemption in an incorporated area and up to andincluding 60 percent in an unincorporated area on realproperty improvements or tangible personal property (thistax is slated to be completely phased-out in taxable year2009) for up to and including 10 years. Local school boardapproval is required to exceed these thresholds; howeveragreements may neither exceed 15 years in duration norexempt more than 100 percent of real propertyimprovements or tangible personal property placed intoproductive service at the project site. Businesses mustfinalize an Enterprise Zone Agreement prior to projectinitiation; agree to retain or create employment positions;and establish, expand, renovate or occupy a facility in an EZzone. To establish exemption authority, a metropolitanstatistical area principal city or a county must apply to theDirector of Development for certification. To securebenefits under the program businesses (generally non-retail) must apply to the local legislative authority for realproperty tax exemptions and to the Director ofDevelopment for state incentives under ORC § 5709.64-66.

Ohio Dept. of DevelopmentStrategic Business Investment DivisionOffice of Tax IncentivesPO Box 1001 77 S. High St.Columbus, OH 43216614-466-2317FAX: 614-644-1789www.odod.state.oh.us/edd/ez

Export Express Loan ProgramThe export express is a small loan program offered by

the SBA that provides loans and lines of credit under$250,000. The SBA provides a speedy approval of less than36 hours. The exporter must document that funds will openor expand a new or existing export market.

U.S. Small Business Administration 600 Superior Ave., Suite 700Cleveland, OH 44114216-522-4731FAX: 216-522-2235www.sba.gov

Export Working Capital ProgramThis program enables the SBA to guarantee up to 90

percent of a secured loan or line of credit up to $1.5 million.Loan maturity may be for up to 12 months and not toexceed three years of annual renewals. Loans can be forsingle or multiple export sales and can be extended for pre-shipment working capital, post-shipment exposurecoverage or a combination of both. Proceeds can only beused to finance export transactions. Central Ohio exportersmay obtain information from the Columbus SBA DistrictOffice at 401 N. Front St., Suite 200.

U.S. Small Business Administration 600 Superior Ave., Suite 700Cleveland, OH 44114216-522-4731FAX: 216-522-2235www.sba.gov/international

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Financial Planning Association The Financial Planning Association

is a non-profit membership organizationfor the financial planning community. Itconnects business owners to CertifiedFinancial Planner professionals who arededicated to using the financial planningprocess to help businesses reachdecisions to make the most of theirfinancial resources. By preparing,implementing and monitoring acomprehensive financial plan, a CFPprofessional can help a business ownerestablish financial goals and objectives,cash flow analysis, benefits planning,retirement planning, tax planning,financial risk management, andsuccession and estate planning.

FPA of Central Ohio4010 Executive Park Drive, Suite 100Cincinnati, Ohio 45241877-688-8807FAX: 513-563-9743www.fpacentralohio.org

Guaranty Loan Program-7(A)SBA-guaranteed loans are

designed to assist small businessesthat meet SBA size criteria and areoperating for profit. Real estateinvestment and businesses involved inspeculation are ineligible. Rates can befixed or variable, but the interest ratemaximum is 2.75 percent above primeon loan terms of seven years or greater,and 2.25 percent above prime for termsof fewer than seven years. Collateralconsists of available assets as well as apersonal guarantee by the business’chief executive and principal owners. Ifinsufficient commercial assets exist, apersonal lien may be placed. Loanguarantees are currently 90 percent.Fees have been temporarily suspended.Equity investment varies from 15percent and 40 percent, or up to 50percent on risky ventures.

Small Business Administration401 N. Front St., Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215614-469-6860FAX: 614-469-2391www.sba.gov/financing

International Trade Loan Program-7(A)

Administered by the SmallBusiness Administration, this is aguaranteed loan program designed toassist companies adversely affected byimport competition or companies thatcan show export market expansion ornew export market creation due to thereceipt of loan proceeds. Interest ratesoffered are the same as the SBAGuaranteed Loan. Only domesticcollateral (that which is located withinthe United States) will be accepted.The SBA can guarantee up to $1.5million. Fees required are the same asthe Guaranteed Loan program. Loanmaturity can be up to 25 years. Fundsare to be used for working capital orother physical capital (equipment,facilities, etc.) located within theUnited States and used for theproduction of goods and services.

Small Business Administration401 N. Front St., Suite 200Columbus, OH 43215614-469-6860FAX: 614-469-2391www.sba.gov/financing

GrowNOW Linked Deposit ProgramAdministered by the Office of the

Treasurer of the State of Ohio, thiseconomic development programprovides small business owners up to a3 percent interest rate reduction onbank loans at eligible statedepositories. Eligible businesses musthave fewer than 150 employees at thetime of application, be organized forprofit, have offices and operatingfacilities in Ohio and have a majority ofOhio residents as employees. They alsomust create or retain one full-timeequivalent job for a 3 percent interestrate reduction on every $50,000increment of th eloan. The ratereduction is limited to the first$400,000 of the loan. Credit decisionsand collateral for the loan is dependenton bank requirements.

Ohio Treasurer of State30 E. Broad St. 9th floorColumbus, OH 43215800-228-1102FAX: 614-466-2499www.grownow.ohio.gov

MicroLoan ProgramUnder the MicroLoan Program, a

small business can borrow up to$35,000 from an intermediary lender,which also provides management andtechnical assistance. The proceeds canbe used for working capital or topurchase inventory, supplies,furniture, fixtures, equipment ormachinery. The maximum termallowed for a loan is six years, however,loan terms vary according to the size ofthe loan, the planned use of funds, therequirements of the intermediarylender and the needs of the smallbusiness borrower. Interest rates vary,depending upon the intermediarylender.

Small Business Administration 401 N. Front St., Suite 200Columbus, OH 43215614-469-6860FAX: 614-469-2391www.sba.gov/financing

Local IntermediaryEconomic & Community

Develpment Institute475 E. Mound St.Columbus, OH 43215614-559-0115FAX: 614-732-0986

Minority Development Financing Advisory Board

The Minority DevelopmentFinancing Advisory Board is chargedwith making recommendations to thedirector of the Ohio Department ofDevelopment on the followingfinancial assistance programs: theMinority Business Direct LoanProgram; and the Minority BusinessBonding Program. The MinorityBusiness Direct Loan Program offersstate-certified and NMSDC certifiedMinority Business Enterprise loans atlow interest rates. The loans must beused for the purchase of land andbuilding, machinery or equipmentcosts related to expansion efforts.

Office of Minority Business Financial Incentives

Ohio Dept. of DevelopmentPO Box 100177 S. High St., 26th Floor Columbus, OH 43216614-644-7708 800-848-1300 ext. 65700FAX: 614-466-4172www.development.ohio.gov/DMBA

Minority Direct Loan ProgramAdministered by the Ohio

Department of Development’sDivision of Minority Business Affairs,this program is designed to assistcertified minority businesses asdefined under Ohio Revised Code 122standards. The business must be 51percent minority owned or 100 percentminority owned if it is aproprietorship. The funds may be usedfor projects that involve fixed capitalacquisition and improvement. Thisloan will cover up to 40 percent of theproject cost with a maximum loanamount of $450,000. The interest rateis fixed at 3 percent, with a maximumterm of 10 years on machinery and 15years on real estate. Companies mustshow Ohio job creation for every$35,000 received. A private lender isrequired.

Minority Direct Loan ProgramOhio Dept. of DevelopmentDivision of Minority Business

Enterprise DivisionPO Box 100177 S. High St., 26th FloorColumbus, OH 43216614-466-2525 or 800-848-1300 FAX: 614-466-4172www.development.ohio.gov/DMBA

Neighborhood CommercialRevitalization Program

The Neighborhood CommercialRevitalization Program, coordinatedby Columbus’ Economic DevelopmentDivision, stimulates investment in 15designated business districts. The NCRProgram is a redevelopmentpartnership between the city, localmerchants and developers. It buildsupon the economic base of these areasto create an environment conducive tobusiness growth and expansion. Theelements of the program are: financialincentives, planning and design,public improvements and businessassociation activities. There are fourloan and grant programs to aid in therenovation of the business districts.Grants range from $250-$3,000 forexterior facade renovation. The loanprograms range from $7,500-$300,000for acquisition and exterior renovationof commercial buildings.

City of Columbus Department of Development

Economic Development DivisionNeighborhood Commercial

Revitalization Program150 S. Front St.Columbus, OH 43215614-645-8644FAX: 614-645-6675www. cityofcolumbus.org

Ohio Bureau of Workers’Compensation

Since 1912, the Ohio Bureau ofWorkers’ Compensation has helpedemployers and employees withworkplace injuries in providingmedical and compensation benefitsfor work-related injuries, diseases anddeaths. The BWC has a central office inColumbus and customer serviceoffices located statewide.

Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation

30 W. Spring St. Columbus, OH 43215800-OHIOBWCFAX: 877-520-OHIO (6446)www.ohiobwc.com

Ohio Enterprise Bond FundAdministered by the Ohio

Department of Development andapproved by the DevelopmentFinancing Advisory Council and theState Controlling Board, The OhioEnterprise Bond Fund allows large andsmall credit-worthy but unratedbusinesses access to the nationalcapital markets. Through the OEBF,the Ohio Department of Developmentissues bonds, the proceeds of whichare provided to businesses for eligibleprojects in the form of a loan. Theinterest rate is fixed for the term of theloan and is determined at the amountthe bond is sold. Eligible businessesinclude those engaged in, but notlimited to, manufacturing, researchand development and distribution.Retail projects are ineligible for theOEBF. Eligible projects include thepurchase of land or buildings,machinery and equipment, andbuilding construction or renovationcosts. Refinancing is ineligible. TheOEBF may provide financing up to 90percent of the total eligible projectcosts directly related to the fixed-assetpurchase. The minimum loan amountis $1.5 million and the maximum loanamount is $10 million. The term of anyloan awarded through the OEBF isconditioned upon the useful life of thefinanced assets, with the maximumlimit up to 15 years for real estate andup to 10 years for machinery andequipment. Ohio prevailing wage ratesapply. Benefits to the OEBF are long-term fixed rates, 90 percent projectfinancing and access to the nationalcapital markets.

Ohio Dept. of DevelopmentEconomic Development DivisionOffice of Financial Incentives77 S. High St., 28th Floor Columbus, OH 43215614-466-5420FAX: 614-644-1789www.odod.state.oh.us

Ohio Export Finance InitiativeAdministered by the Global

Markets Division of the OhioDepartment of Development, the OhioExport Finance Initiative is a city/statepartner with the Export-Import Bankof the United States. The OEFI marketsand assists Ohio companies inparticipating in programs offered bythe Ex-Im Bank, the U.S. SmallBusiness Administration and otherU.S. government agencies that providefinancing for international sales andventures. OEFI assists Ohio companiesin developing foreign paymentprocedures and helps investigateexport-financing alternatives tomaximize export sales and profits. Thisinitiative also identifies export-financing resources in both the publicand private sectors, packages exportworking capital loans and guaranteesapplications and exports creditinsurance to finance exporters andtheir foreign buyers.

Ohio Dept. of DevelopmentGlobal Markets DivisionPO Box 1001 77 S. High St., 29th Floor Columbus, OH 43216614-466-5017FAX: 614-463-1540www.globalmarkets.development.

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Ohio Regional 166This is a participation loan made

in conjunction with a bank to aneligible business. The loan provideslong-term, low interest-rate financingfor capital projects such as thepurchase of land or a building orequipment. Generally, only a 10percent down payment is required. Jobcreation of at least one job per $50,000loaned is mandated. The maximumloan amount is $500,000. Terms are 15years on real estate and five years onmachinery. Fixed interest rates arebetween 2 and 6 percent. Personalguarantees from all major owners anda shared lien on assets are required. Asecond lien position may be obtainedwith a one point premium.


900 Michigan Ave.Columbus, OH 43215614 645-6439888-756-2232FAX: 614-645-8588www.ccdcorp.org

Ohio Statewide Development Corp.1650 Lake SHore Dr.Suite 380Columbus, OH 43204614-481-3214FAX: 614-481-3215www.osdc.net

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U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance

The U. S. Small Business Administration is the primarysource of federal funds for long-term recovery assistance inthe form of low-interest loans for homeowners, renters,businesses and nonprofit organizations that suffered lossesas a result of declared disasters. Homeowners may beeligible for up to $200,000 to repair or replace a primaryresidence. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to$40,000 to repair or replace personal property. Businessesand non-profit organizations are eligible for up to $2 millionfor property damage, including buildings, machinery andequipment, furniture and fixtures, inventory and otherbusiness assets. Small businesses, and most private non-profit organizations, that suffered economic losses as aresult of the disaster may apply for working capital loans fornecessary and ongoing operating expenses until businessreturns to normal.

Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance - FOCE101 Marietta St., 7th FloorAtlanta, GA 30303800-659-2955FAX: 404-331-0273www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance

Work Opportunity Tax Credit The Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program is a tax

credit that provides Ohio employers with a tax credit againsttheir federal tax liability for hiring individuals from 11 targetgroups. There are only two forms required to apply for thesetax credits. The IRS form 8850 from the Internal RevenueService opens the request for a tax credit, and the ETA Form9061 from the Department of Labor lists the different targetgroups. A Spanish version of these forms is available. TheWOTC Tax Credits are administered by the OhioDepartment of Job and Family Services. Ohio processesrequests in accordance with the business rules establishedby the Internal Revenue Service and the Department ofLabor for all target groups.

Ohio Department of Job and Family ServicesBureau of Local Area Support and OversightWOTC SectionPO Box 1618Columbus, OH 432161-888-2WORK-411, Option 9FAX: 614-644-7102www.jfs.ohio.gov/wotc

Working Capital Loan ProgramThe Working Capital Loan Fund provides short-term,

below market interest rate loans to local firms for thepurpose of purchasing inventory, defraying increasedoperating costs incurred in business expansion and theacquisition of small equipment.

City of Columbus Working Capital Loan Program Department of Development150 S. Front St., Suite 220Columbus, OH 43215614-645-8668FAX: 614-645-2486www.development.ohio.gov


Ohio Statewide Development Corp.The Ohio Statewide Development Corp. is a private,

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Regional 166 Direct LoanTwelve certified development corporations administer

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Revolving Loan FundsAdministered by the Office of Housing and Community

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Ohio Secretary of StateAll businesses that intend to

incorporate must do so through thisoffice.

Ohio Secretary of State 180 E. Broad St., 16th Floor Columbus, OH 43215614-466-3910877-SOS-FILEFAX: 614-485-7526www.sos.state.oh.us

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers of Ohio

The PTACs help Ohio small andminority-owned businesses sell goodsand services to local, state and federalgovernments by providing assistancewith marketing, e-commerce training,bid preparation, post-award issues,subcontracting, one-on-one training,information resources and tradeshows. The PTAC mission is tomaximize contracting dollar awards bymentoring qualified contractors in thegovernment procurement arena. Theservices are provided through localcenters. The PTACS also provide:

• bid matching services toautomatically match a company’sproduct or services with daily bidnotices;

• buy history service to providetechnical descriptions and importantinformation about service or producthistory; and

• MIL-SPEC and FAR assistance tohelp business owners understandlocal, state and federal governmentregulations.

The program is operated inpartnership with the U.S. DefenseLogistics Agency and Ohio Departmentof Development, and is supported by anumber of community-basedorganizations serving local businesses.

Ohio Department of DevelopmentMinority Business Enterprise DivisionProcurement Technical Assistance

Centers of OhioPO Box 100177 S. High St.Columbus, OH 43216614-466-5700800-848-1300, ext. 65700FAX: 614-466-4172www.development.ohio.gov

Service Corps of Retired ExecutivesSCORE, Counselors to America’s

Small Business, is a free resource forthe small business owner developed bythe SBA in 1964. SCORE offers freeone-on-one counseling, free speakersbureau, free advisory boards and lowcost seminars. SCORE is an allvolunteer organization of successfulsmall business owners and retiredexecutives who reach out within thecommunity to share their success andexpertise The group’s principalseminar, “Get Your Business Up andRunning,” is an eight-hour seminarthat is offered monthly.

Service Corps of Retired Executives 401 N. Front St., Suite 200Columbus, OH 43215614-469-2357FAX: 614-469-5848www.scorecolumbus.org


Taggart Management & Real Estate Services LLCTaggart Management is a family owned and

operated full service commercial real estate firmproviding value by incorporating over 40 years ofexperience and expertise as a developer, licensed realestate broker and attentive property managementcompany. The company follows a proven process tohelp provide solutions that help companies achievetheir real estate goals and objectives. It starts with aproperty needs assessment, then the company offerstailored commercial brokerage services to meet itsclients’ exact needs. Taggart is fluent in industrial,retail and office property brokerage and propertymanagement and can provide comprehensivelandscaping and irrigation services through sitemaintenance landscaping.

Taggart Management & Real Estate Services LLC3780 Fishinger Blvd.Hilliard, OH 43026614-876-4848, Ext. 15FAX: 614-876-8188www.tmrco.com

http://www.tax.ohio.gov

http://www.epa.ohio.gov/ocapp


http://www.sos.state.oh.us


http://www.scorecolumbus.org

http://www.sba.gov/oh/columbus

http://www.sba.gov/library

http://www.business.gov


http://www.scombc.org

http://www.tmrco.com

http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/oh

http://www.trade.gov


Delaware County2008 Population:

55

MMAAJJOORR EEMMPPLLOOYYEERRSS::Delaware City Bd. of Ed.JP Morgan Chase & Co.

Kroger Co.McGraw Hill Companies

Ohio Wesleyan University OhioHealth/Grady Memorial Hospital

Olentangy Local Bd. of Ed. PPG Industries Inc.

Showa Corp/American Showa Inc. State of Ohio

http://www.co.delaware.oh.us

Business Starts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397Active Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,182Civilian Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90,400Unemployment Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2%Median Household Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $88,258Taxable value of real property . . . . . . . . . $5,782,984,060New Single-Unit Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979

Avg. Cost Per Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350,008

Projected Population 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215,480 2030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266,200

Fairfield County2008 Population:

MMAAJJOORR EEMMPPLLOOYYEERRSS:: Anchor Hocking Corp.

Cyril-Scott Co. Fairfield Medical Center

Kroger Co.Lancaster City Bd. of Ed.

McDermott Int’l/Diamond PowerMeijer Inc.

Pickerington Local Bd. of Ed. Ralcorp/Ralston Foods

State of Ohio

http://www.co.fairfield.oh.us


Avg. Cost Per Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $205,395

Projected Population2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169,5402030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,010

Delaware165,026

Fairfied142,223

Local CommunitiesSourcesCounty information: Ohio Department of DevelopmentCity/Village estimated populations: U.S. Census Bureau (census.gov)

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http://www.co.delaware.oh.us

http://www.co.fairfield.oh.us


Licking County2008 Population:

MMAAJJOORR EEMMPPLLOOYYEERRSS:: Anomatic Corp. ArvinMeritor Inc.

Boeing Co. Denison University

Kroger Co. Licking Memorial Health Systems

Newark City Bd. of Ed. Owens-Corning

State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins. Co.

Madison County2008 Population:

MMAAJJOORR EEMMPPLLOOYYEERRSS:: Battelle Memorial Institute

Kikuchi Metal et al/Jefferson Industries London City Bd. of Ed.

Madison County Hospital Nissen Chemitec/London Industries

Showa Demko KK/Showa Aluminum Co.Stanley Electric U.S. Co. Inc.

Staples Inc. State of Ohio Target Corp.

http://www.lcounty.com


Avg. Cost Per Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190,338

Projected Population2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179,0502030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198,760

http://www.co.madison.oh.us

Business Starts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Active Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,108Civilian Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,200Unemployment Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.9%Median Household Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $52,035Taxable value of real property . . . . . . . . . . . $717,843,490New Single-Unit Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Avg. Cost Per Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $170,503

Projected Population2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45,1902030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,520

Licking157,721

Madison41,861

Franklin County2008 Population:

MMAAJJOORR EEMMPPLLOOYYEERRSS:: Abbott Laboratories/Ross Products

American Electric Power Co. Battelle Memorial Institute

Cardinal Health Inc. Huntington Bancshares Inc.

JP Morgan Chase & Co. Limited Brands Inc.

National City Corp. (PNC) Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.

Ohio State University OhioHealth

Schottenstein Stores Corp. State of Ohio

Wendy’s International Inc.

http://www.co.franklin.oh.us

Business Starts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,169Active Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,172Civilian Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 625,400Unemployment Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.4%Median Household Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,246Taxable value of real property . . . . . . . . $26,431,312,250New Single-Unit Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,094

Avg. Cost Per Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $219,012

Projected Population2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,238,2502030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,326,180

Franklin1,129,067

Pickaway County2008 Population:

MMAAJJOORR EEMMPPLLOOYYEERRSS:: ALSCO Metals Corp. Berger Health System

Circleville City Bd. of Ed. E I du Pont de Nemours & Co.

General Electric Co. Logan Elm Local Bd. of Ed.

PPG Industries Inc. State of Ohio

Teays Valley Local Bd. of Ed. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

http://www.pickaway.com

Business Starts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Active Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 928Civilian Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,100Unemployment Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.1%Median Household Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,989Taxable value of real property . . . . . . . . . . . $904,734,860New Single-Unit Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Avg. Cost Per Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $179,478


Pickaway54,544

http://www.co.franklin.oh.us

http://www.lcounty.com

http://www.co.madison.oh.us

http://www.pickaway.com

http://www.merionvillage.org


Union County2008 Population:

MMAAJJOORR EEMMPPLLOOYYEERRSS:: Veyance Technologies Inc.

Honda Motor Co. Ltd. Marysville Exempted Village Bd. of Ed. Memorial Hospital of Union County

Nestle R&D Parker Hannifin Corp.

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. State of Ohio

Union County Government

http://www.co.union.oh.us

Business Starts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Active Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 742Civilian Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,700Unemployment Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5%Median Household Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,179Taxable value of real property . . . . . . . . . $1,080,891,210New Single-Unit Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Avg. Cost Per Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $203,837


Union48,223

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Canal Winchester43110

2008 Population (estimate): 6,248

www.canalwinchesterohio.gov

Bexley43209


www.bexley.org

City Government — Municipal Building, 36 S. High St.

Municipal Building .............................................. 614-837-7493Mayor’s Office .................................................... 614-837-7493Village Council .................................................... 614-837-7493Planning and Zoning Department .................. 614-837-6742 Development Department .............................. 614-837-1894Building Department .......................................... 614-837-7501

EmergenciesPolice Department

Fairfield Co. Sheriff............................................740-653-5223Madison Township Police................................614-836-5355Columbus Police ................................................614-645-4545

Fire Department Madison Township............................................614-837-5488Columbus ............................................................614-645-8308

CivicC.W. Chamber of Commerce .......................... 614-837-1556

City Government — Municipal Building, 2242 E. Main St.

City Hall ................................................................ 614-559-4200Mayor’s Office ......................................................614-559-4210Administrative Offices ...................................... 614-559-4200Auditor .................................................................. 614-559-4260Building Department .......................................... 614-559-4240Code Enforcement Office ................................ 614-559-4247

EmergenciesPolice Department ............................................ 614-595-4444Columbus Fire Department ............................ 614-221-2345

CivicBexley Chamber of Commerce ........................ 614-470-4500

http://www.co.union.oh.us

http://www.bexley.org

http://www.canalwinchesterohio.gov


Columbus43215


www.cityofcolumbus.org

Dublin43017


www.dublin.oh.us

City Government — City Hall, 90 W. Broad St.

City Hall ..................................................................614-645-7380Mayor’s Office .................................................... 614-645-7671City Attorney ...................................................... 614-645-7385 City Auditor ........................................................ 614-645-7370City Council ........................................................ 614-645-7380Clerk of Courts (Civil) ...................................... 614-645-7220Clerk of Courts (Criminal) ................................ 614-645-8186Director of Trade and Development ............ 614-645-6330Building and Development Services .............. 614-645-7433

EmergenciesPolice Department ............................................ 614-645-4545Fire Department .................................................. 614-645-8308

CivicColumbus Chamber of Commerce .................. 614-221-1321

City Government — City Building, 5200 Emerald Parkway

City Building ........................................................ 614-410-4400City Manager ...................................................... 614-410-4402Mayor’s Office .................................................... 614-761-6500Finance Department .......................................... 614-410-4400Department of Development .......................... 614-410-4600Planning and Zoning .......................................... 614-410-4600

EmergenciesPolice .................................................................... 614-889-1112Washington Township Fire Dept. # 91 ........ 614-652-3891Washington Township Fire Dept. # 92 ...... 614-652-3892Washington Township Fire Dept. # 93 ...... 614-652-3893Washington Township Fire Dept. # 95 ...... 614-652-3895

CivicDublin Chamber of Commerce ........................ 614-889-2001

Grandview Heights43212


www.grandviewheights.org

City Government — Municipal Building, 1016 Grandview Ave.

Municipal Building .............................................. 614-488-3159Mayor’s Office .................................................... 614-481-6214Clerk of Courts .................................................... 614-481-6205City Attorney ...................................................... 614-481-6216Department of Development .......................... 614-481-6215Clerk of Council .................................................. 614-481-6211

EmergenciesPolice Department .............................................. 614-488-7901 Fire Department .................................................. 614-488-5904

CivicGrandview Heights-Marble Cliff Chamber of Commerce .................................... 614-486-0196

Gahanna43230


www.gahanna.gov

City Government — City Hall, 200 S. Hamilton Road

City Hall .............................................................. 614-342-4000Mayor’s Office .................................................... 614-342-4045Zoning Department .......................................... 614-342-4025Development Department .............................. 614-342-4015Finance Department ........................................ 614-342-4060Public Information ............................................ 614-342-4000

EmergenciesPolice Department ............................................ 614-478-1318Mifflin Township Fire Dept. #131.................. 614-471-0542Mifflin Township Fire Dept. #134.................. 614-471-0568

CivicGahanna Area Chamber of Commerce ........ 614-471-0451

http://www.cityofcolumbus.org

http://www.dublin.oh.us

http://www.gahanna.gov

http://www.grandviewheights.org


Grove City43123


www.grovecityohio.gov

Groveport43125


www.groveport.org

City Government —City Hall, 4035 Broadway

City Hall ................................................................ 614-277-3000Mayor’s Office .................................................... 614-277-3001Building Division ................................................ 614-277-3075Development Department .............................. 614-277-3000Finance Department ........................................ 614-277-3025Clerk of Council ................................................ 614-277-3065City Administrator................................................614-277-3002

EmergenciesPolice Department................................................614-277-1710Jackson Township Fire Department ................ 614-875-5588

CivicG.C. Area Chamber of Commerce .................. 614-875-9762

City Government —Municipal Building, 655 Blacklick St.

Municipal Building ............................................ 614-836-5301Administration Department ............................ 614-836-5301Planning and Development ............................ 614-836-5301Building and Zoning .......................................... 614-836-5301Finance Department .......................................... 614-836-5301Mayor’s Court .................................................... 614-836-5301Clerk of Courts .................................................... 614-836-5301City Council ........................................................ 614-836-5301Town Hall ............................................................ 614-836-3333

EmergenciesPolice Department .............................................. 614-836-5301Madison Township Fire Department.................. 614-837-5640

CivicSoutheastern Franklin County Chamber of Commerce .................................... 614-836-1138

New Albany43054


www.villageofnewalbany.org

Hilliard43026


www.cityofhilliard.com

City Government —Municipal Building , 3800 Municipal Way

City Building .......................................................... 614-529-6020Mayor’s Office .................................................... 614-876-7361Building Department .......................................... 614-876-7361City Clerk/Clerk of Council ............................ 614-876-7361Clerk of Courts .................................................... 614-876-7361Engineering Department .................................. 614-876-7361Finance Department .......................................... 614-876-7361Zoning Department .......................................... 614-876-7361

EmergenciesPolice Department ............................................ 614-876-7321Norwich Township Fire Department ................ 614-850-9460Hilliard Fire Department......................................614-876-7353

CivicHilliard Area Chamber of Commerce ............ 614-876-7666

City Government —Administrative Offices, 99 W. Main St.

Administrative Offices ...................................... 614-855-3913Mayor’s Office .................................................... 614-855-3913Building and Zoning .......................................... 614-855-3913Clerk of Council .................................................. 614-855-3913Clerk of Courts .................................................... 614-855-8577

EmergenciesPolice Department ............................................ 614-855-1234 Plain Township Fire Department .................... 614-855-7370

CivicNew Albany Chamber of Commerce .............. 614-855-4400

http://www.grovecityohio.gov

http://www.groveport.org

http://www.cityofhilliard.com

http://www.villageofnewalbany.org


Pickerington43147


www.ci.pickerington.oh.us

Powell43065


www.cityofpowell.us

City Government —City Hall, 100 Lockville Road

City Hall .............................................................. 614-837-3974Mayor’s Office .................................................... 614-832-0054Mayor’s Court .................................................... 614-837-3974City Council ........................................................ 614-837-3974City Manager’s Office ...................................... 614-837-3974Development Department ................................ 614-837-3974

EmergenciesPolice Department ............................................ 614-575-6911Fire Department .................................................. 614-837-4123

CivicPickerington Area Chamber of Commerce ...... 614-837-1958

City Government —City Building, 47 Hall St.

City Building ...................................................... 614-885-5380Mayor’s Office .................................................... 614-885-5380Clerk of Council .................................................. 614-885-5380City Manager ...................................................... 614-885-5380Liberty Township Zoning Dept. ...................... 614-885-5380

EmergenciesPolice Department ............................................ 614-885-5005Liberty Township Fire Dept. ............................ 740-938-2021

CivicPowell Area Chamber of Commerce .............. 614-888-1090

Upper Arlington43221


www.ua-ohio.net

Reynoldsburg43068


www.ci.reynoldsburg.oh.us

City Government —Municipal Building, 7232 E. Main St.

Municipal Building .............................................. 614-322-6800Mayor’s Office .................................................... 614-322-6809Clerk of Courts .................................................... 614-322-6804City Auditor ........................................................ 614-322-6801City Attorney........................................................ 614-322-6803Department of Development .......................... 614-322-6807City Council ........................................................ 614-322-6805

EmergenciesPolice .................................................................... 614-866-6622Truro Township Fire Department .................. 614-864-2445

CivicReynoldsburg Chamber of Commerce ............ 614-866-4753

City Government —Municipal Building, 3600 Tremont Road

Municipal Building ............................................ 614-583-5000City Attorney’s Office ...................................... 614-583-5020Clerk of Courts .................................................... 614-583-5061Economic Development .................................... 614-583-5046Development Department .............................. 614-583-5077Building Department .......................................... 614-583-5072Code Compliance .............................................. 614-583-5073Finance Department .......................................... 614-583-5282

EmergenciesPolice .................................................................... 614-459-2800Fire Department ................................................ 614-451-9700

CivicU. A. Area Chamber of Commerce ...................... 614-481-5710

http://www.ci.pickerington.oh.us

http://www.cityofpowell.us

http://www.ci.reynoldsburg.oh.us

http://www.ua-ohio.net


Whitehall43213


www.ci.whitehall.oh.us

Westerville43081


www.westerville.org

City Government — City Hall, 21 S. State St.

City Hall .............................................................. 614-901-6400Mayor’s Court .................................................... 614-901-6419Clerk of Council .................................................. 614-901-6410Income Tax .......................................................... 614-901-6420City Manager ...................................................... 614-901-6400Planning and Development Dept. .................. 614-901-6650

EmergenciesPolice Department ..............................................614-901-6469Fire Department .................................................. 614-901-6600

CivicWesterville Area Chamber of Commerce ...... 614-882-8917

City Government —City Building, 360 S. Yearling Road

Mayor’s Office .................................................... 614-338-3106City Attorney ...................................................... 614-237-9802Clerk of Courts .................................................... 614-338-3107Clerk of Council ................................................ 614-237-8614Development Office .......................................... 614-338-3103Board of Zoning .................................................. 614-237-8612Planning Commission ........................................ 614-237-8612

EmergenciesPolice Department ............................................ 614-237-6333Fire Department .................................................... 614-237-5478

CivicWhitehall Area Chamber of Commerce ............ 614-237-7792

Worthington43085


www.worthington.org

City Government —Municipal Building, 6550 N. High St.

Municipal Building .............................................. 614-436-3100Administrative Offices ...................................... 614-436-3100City Manager’s Office ...................................... 614-786-3100Clerk of Courts .................................................... 614-786-3100Engineering Department .................................. 614-431-2424Finance Department .......................................... 614-436-3100

EmergenciesWorthington Police Dept. ................................ 614-885-4463Worthington Fire Department ........................ 614-885-7640

CivicChamber of Commerce .................................... 614-888-3040

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