Economic & Community Development Updates

Apprenticeships are a great way to fill your talent pipeline!

Governor DeWine Announces Launch of Child Care Cred Program to Support Families and Employers

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) Director Kara Wente today announced the launch of the Child Care Cred Program, a $10 million program making child care more affordable for working families while helping Ohio businesses strengthen their workforce.

Overview | Office of Workforce Development, Ohio Department of Job & Family Services

Getting your site shovel-ready and attracting developers.

Here is a breakdown of shovel-ready site indicators. The more known variables there are regarding a site, the less risk there is to a potential developer.

Join the Ohio APEX Accelerator in collaboration with the Ohio Small Business Development Centers for a webinar series.

Join the Ohio APEX Accelerator in collaboration with the Ohio Small Business Development Centers for an enriching series, seven weekly webinars, and an exclusive in-person event.

Support | Incentives | Grants

Resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs are available to help you start your business and to expand when it is time to grow.

Read on to find out about some available grants for small businesses.

Read on to find out about some available grants for small businesses.