YOU HAVE GOALS

MAKE SURE YOUR BUSINESS IS READY TO COMPETE

Even the strongest companies are facing a variety of challenges as they strive to find growth and build capacity. From improving operational effectiveness, to expanding into new markets, we’re here to help.

Explore our business service programs below that can help you find growth and value in this new and challenging business landscape.

Goals

 

 

For more resources on certifications, visit the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS).

 

 

 

To apply for the MBE/EDGE Certification, visit the Ohio Business Gateway electronic filing system.

 

Our Business Service Programs

Minority Business Bonding

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.

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For more information, go to the Ohio Minority Business Bonding website.

Minority Business Direct Loan Program

This 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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For more information, go to the Ohio Minority Business Direct Loan Program website.

services for Minority Firms

The Minority Business Assistance Centers provide minority firms with the following services:
  • Technical Assistance
  • Professional Consulting
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  • Access to Capital
  • Assistance Obtaining Contract Opportunities
  • Accounting Assistance
  • Business Management Counseling
  • Completing Federal, State and Local Certification Applications
  • Contract Procurement Assistance
  • Estimating/Bidding Assistance
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  • Identifying Local Resources
  • Loan Packaging Assistance
  • Marketing Plan Development
  • Referrals to Financial Assistance Programs