Small Business Assistance and Environmental Project Financing Information
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The Ohio Department of Development, Economic Development Division's Office of Business Development assists domestic and foreign businesses with up-to-date information on sites, buildings, labor, markets, taxes and financing. Development specialists act as liaisons between the companies and state/local agencies.
Contact: Office of Business Development, Ohio Department of Development (614) 466-4551 or 1-800-848-1300.
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ENERGY STAR partners with manufacturers, retailers, utilities, home builders, financial institutions, service and product providers, and other businesses in order to foster a market place that supports practices, products, and services that are as energy-efficient as possible.
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The Environmental Finance Program provides financial technical assistance to the regulated community on environmental finance issues, trends, and options. The Environmental Financing Information Network (EFIN) is an outreach service of this program offering electronic access to many types of environmental financing information on financing alternatives for State and local environmental programs and projects. Among the financing mechanisms on this page is the Guidebook of Financial Tools. It provides a wealth of valuable information on 250 financing tools that federal, state, and local governments and the private sector can use to pay for environmental programs, systems, and activities.
Contact: Vera Hannigan (HANNIGAN.VERA@epamail.epa.gov ), Office of the Comptroller, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 202-564-5001
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Supplies new entrepreneurs with information about licenses and permits required by the State of Ohio. Directs callers to proper area for technical, financial and management resources.
Contact: One-Stop Business Permit Center, Ohio Department of Development (614) 466-4232 or 1-800-848-1300.
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Provides outreach for the department into the minority business community. Minority entrepreneurs are provided with management, technical, financial and contract procurement assistance, as well as loan and bond packaging services at no cost.
Contact: Minority Contractors & Business Assistance Program, Ohio Department of Development (614) 466-5700 or 1-800-848-1300.
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In-depth counseling, management/technical assistance, entrepreneurship education, training and advocacy. Centers network government, academic and business resources for small business development. Specialty counseling in government procurement and international trade.
Contact: Office of Small Business, Ohio Department of Development (614) 466-2711 or 1-800-848-1300.
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The Office of Industrial Technologies Toolbook provides an overview of public and private financing resources, private lender concerns, and types of public-sector tools suitable for manufacturers.
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U.S. EPA Resources to assist in pursuing environmental education grants and funding:
U.S. EPA Environmental Education Resources
U.S. EPA Great Lakes Regional Environmental Education Resources
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The U.S. SBA provides a variety of assistance, including loans and counseling, to small businesses.
Contact: U.S. Small Business Administration, 2 Nationwide Plaza, Suite 1400, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 469-6860.
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Women's Business Resource Program
Assistance for start-up, expansion, and management of businesses owned by women; advocate on behalf of women entrepreneurs; directions on purchasing and procurement opportunities with government agencies. Researches legislation that may impact businesses owned by women.
Contact: Women's Business Resource Program, Ohio Department of Development, SBDC, Verne Riff Center, 28th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-6108 (614) 466-4945 or 1-800-848-1300 [www.sbdc.org]
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