Access to Capital

there are several

Capital Options To help support your business

Many small business owners indicate that one major obstacle to entry or expansion of their small business is the availability of sufficient intermediate and long-term capital to support their working capital, and fixed assets requirements.

The Ohio Development Services Agency is an important partner in providing Minority Business Bonding and Direct Loan Guarantee Programs needed to provide our clients with the appropriate intermediate and long-term capital for their businesses.

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Capital

Minority Business Bonding & Direct Loan Programs

Minority Business Bonding Program

The Minority Business Bonding Program provides bid, performance, and payment surety bonds to state certified minority- owned businesses that are unable to obtain bonding through standard surety companies.

Minority Business Direct Loan Program

The Minority Business Direct Loan Program provides fixed, low-interest rate loans to certified minority-owned businesses that are purchasing or improving fixed assets and creating or retaining jobs.

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Alternative Sources of Funding

Kickstarter helps artists, musicians, filmmakers, designers, and other creators find the resources and support they need to make their ideas a reality.

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ECDI, a statewide SBA lender, started in Columbus in 2004 before expanding to Cleveland in July 2012, and Akron in November 2014. ECDI also has Field Offices in Toledo. 

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Launched in 2010, GoFundMe is the world’s largest social fundraising platform, with over $3 billion raised so far. With a community of more than 25 million donors, GoFundMe is changing the way the world gives.

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.

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The Cincinnati MBAC is a KIVA Trustee. KIVA lends money to entrepreneurs via the internet as a way to expand financial access to capital.

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Accion Opportunity Fund is a financial support system for small businesses that advances racial, gender, and economic justice for all.

Visit Website

there are several

Capital Options for your business

Many small business owners indicate that one major obstacle to entry or expansion of their small business is the availability of sufficient intermediate and long-term capital to support their working capital, and fixed assets requirements.

The Ohio Development Services Agency is an important partner in providing Minority Business Bonding and Direct Loan Guarantee Programs needed to provide our clients with the appropriate intermediate and long-term capital for their businesses.

Join Today

Minority Business Bonding & Direct Loan Programs

Minority Business Bonding Program

The Minority Business Bonding Program provides bid, performance, and payment surety bonds to state certified minority- owned businesses that are unable to obtain bonding through standard surety companies.

Minority Business Direct Loan Program

The Minority Business Direct Loan Program provides fixed, low-interest rate loans to certified minority-owned businesses that are purchasing or improving fixed assets and creating or retaining jobs.

More options with

Alternative Sources of Funding

Kickstarter helps artists, musicians, filmmakers, designers, and other creators find the resources and support they need to make their ideas a reality.

Visit Website

ECDI, a statewide SBA lender, started in Columbus in 2004 before expanding to Cleveland in July 2012, and Akron in November 2014. ECDI also has Field Offices in Toledo. 

Visit Website

Launched in 2010, GoFundMe is the world’s largest social fundraising platform, with over $3 billion raised so far. With a community of more than 25 million donors, GoFundMe is changing the way the world gives.

Visit Website

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.

Visit Website

The Cincinnati MBAC is a KIVA Trustee. KIVA lends money to entrepreneurs via the internet as a way to expand financial access to capital.

Visit Website

Accion Opportunity Fund is a financial support system for small businesses that advances racial, gender, and economic justice for all.

Visit Website

there are several

Capital Options To help support your business

Many small business owners indicate that one major obstacle to entry or expansion of their small business is the availability of sufficient intermediate and long-term capital to support their working capital, and fixed assets requirements.

The Ohio Development Services Agency is an important partner in providing Minority Business Bonding and Direct Loan Guarantee Programs needed to provide our clients with the appropriate intermediate and long-term capital for their businesses.

Join Today

Minority Business Bonding & Direct Loan Programs

Minority Business Bonding Program

The Minority Business Bonding Program provides bid, performance, and payment surety bonds to state certified minority- owned businesses that are unable to obtain bonding through standard surety companies.

Minority Business Direct Loan Program

The Minority Business Direct Loan Program provides fixed, low-interest rate loans to certified minority-owned businesses that are purchasing or improving fixed assets and creating or retaining jobs.

More options with

Alternative Sources of Funding

Kickstarter helps artists, musicians, filmmakers, designers, and other creators find the resources and support they need to make their ideas a reality.

Visit Website

ECDI, a statewide SBA lender, started in Columbus in 2004 before expanding to Cleveland in July 2012, and Akron in November 2014. ECDI also has Field Offices in Toledo. 

Visit Website

Launched in 2010, GoFundMe is the world’s largest social fundraising platform, with over $3 billion raised so far. With a community of more than 25 million donors, GoFundMe is changing the way the world gives.

Visit Website

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.

Visit Website

The Cincinnati MBAC is a KIVA Trustee. KIVA lends money to entrepreneurs via the internet as a way to expand financial access to capital.

Visit Website

Accion Opportunity Fund is a financial support system for small businesses that advances racial, gender, and economic justice for all.

Visit Website