Business Resource Links

The Office of Workforce Transformation's mission is to connect Ohio's business, training, and education communities to build a dynamically skilled, productive, and purposeful workforce.

Personalized, Successful Incentive Packages for Your Business to Operate in OH.

BUILDING Ohio’s Workforce, CREATING Innovative Solutions, PROMOTING Economic Independence and Growth

From the Ohio Small Business Development Centers

From the Ohio Secretary of State

Starting a business in Ohio.

As the state's leading business advocate and resource, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce aggressively champions free enterprise, economic competitiveness, and growth for the benefit of all Ohioans.

Creating a better life for all Ohioans. We are working together to enrich communities and support economic opportunities across Ohio.

The Ohio Enterprise Zone Program is an economic development tool administered by municipal and county governments that provides real and personal property tax exemptions to businesses making investments in Ohio.

Development works to support Ohio's businesses, large and small, as they maneuver in the global economy.

Current labor force statistics.

The ORDC's mission is to plan, promote, and implement the improved movement of goods and people faster and safer on a rail transportation network connecting Ohio to the nation and the world.

Ohio Third Frontier is an internationally recognized, technology-based economic development initiative that is successfully changing the trajectory of Ohio’s economy.

GrowNOW helps small businesses get started and expand by providing up to a 3% interest rate reduction on new or existing small business loans up to $400,000 for two years, with the opportunity for renewal.

Need help starting or growing your small business? SCORE mentors provide free business advice.

Resources related to hiring individuals reentering the workforce after incarceration

Helping employers navigate Ohio's workers' compensation system, control claim-related costs and reduce premiums.

Plan, launch, manage and grow your business.

The mission of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority is to develop expertise and assets that drive and grow the region’s transportation and logistics infrastructure and its economic prosperity for all.