Resources
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Veteran-friendly Business Enterprise Program
Provides preference or bonus points to certified companies that compete to contract with the state to supply the goods or services it needs, including eligible construction services.
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State Procurement
A one-stop shop for businesses and citizens to find opportunities to sell to the state, and search for the outcome of awarded contracts.
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Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
Helps Ohio's businesses seeking to compete for federal, state, and local government contracts.
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Ohio Film Office
Whether it's a movie, documentary, videogame or commercial, the production can take place here in Ohio.
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Export Assistance and International Engagement
Helps businesses overcome obstacles in exporting their products overseas.
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Start a Business
Learn about starting a business in Ohio. Follow these steps and you'll be on your way.
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Small Business Development Centers
Ohio's Small Business Development Centers exist solely to help you to start, sustain and grow your small business
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Ohio Third Frontier
Provides access to essential business assistance, capital, and talent resources.
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Starting and Growing Your Minority Business
Resources from the State of Ohio supports the growth and sustainability of small, minority-owned, and disadvantaged businesses in Ohio.
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Minority Business Enterprise Program
The MBE program helps minority businesses obtain state government contracts for goods and services.
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Supplier Portal
Once you earn a state contract, you can manage purchase orders, invoices, and payments through the Supplier Portal.
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Ohio Innovation Exchange
Connects industry with faculty, students, equipment, and facilities available at Ohio’s research universities.
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Rulemaking and Review
A "rule" is a formal written statement of law that state agencies adopt to carry out statutory policies and administer programs.
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Certificates of Good Standing
Shows your business entity is current with all Secretary of State filings and corporate franchise taxes, which can be helpful when requesting financing from a financial institution.
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Environmental Protection
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency provides permit and compliance assistance to businesses as well as financial assistance, environmental education and guidance on pollution prevention.
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Close a Business
To close your business at the state-level of government, you may need to file a dissolution with the Secretary of State as well as close any business accounts you have with the state.
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Bonds, Grants, Loans, and Tax Credits
Bonds, grants, loans, and tax credits to assist Ohio companies as they grow and create jobs in Ohio.
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Business Search
Search for businesses registered to do business in the State of Ohio.
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Secretary of State Business Guides
The Ohio Secretary of State's office offers a variety of guides concerning the different types of business legal entities.
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Ohio Medicaid Ohio RISE RFA
The Ohio Department of Medicaid has released an RFA for Ohio RISE a specialized managed care program for youth with complex behavioral health and multi-system needs.
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Hiring Your First or Next Employee
What you need to know when hiring your first -- or next -- employee.
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Ohio Business Central
100% of all filings needed to start or maintain a business in Ohio may now be submitted online.
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Employment First
Explore the benefits of employing people with disabilities.
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InvestOhio
InvestOhio is a tool to infuse much needed capital into Ohio's small businesses, helping them create jobs.
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Ohio Business Gateway
Save time and money by filing taxes and other transactions with the State of Ohio online.
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Background Checks
Before hiring a new employee, get a background check.
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Business Identity Theft
Business identity theft, or corporate or commercial identity theft, occurs when a business's identity is used to transact business and establish lines of credit with banks and/or vendors.
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Workforce Development
Programs to help businesses find good employees, provide job training to improve the quality of Ohio’s workforce, and more.
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Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity Program
EDGE establishes an annual goal for state agencies, boards and commissions, as well as guidelines for state universities in awarding contracts to certified EDGE businesses.
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New Hire Reporting
Federal and State law requires employers to report newly hired employees in Ohio to the Ohio New Hire Reporting Center.
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State surplus auctions
To help government entities curb costs, State and Federal Surplus Services of the Ohio Department of Administrative Services facilitates the recycling of supplies within government.
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Ohio Materials Marketplace
The Ohio Materials Marketplace is a free online platform allowing businesses and organizations to connect and find reuse and recycling solutions for waste and by-product materials.
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Workers' Compensation
Ohio workers' compensation helps injured workers and employers cope with workplace injuries.
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Complying with Ohio Consumer Laws
Lean about Ohio's consumer protection laws.
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ApprenticeOhio
Apprenticeships teach high-level skills for today's workplace by combining classroom and on-the-job training.
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Prevailing Wage
Information about Ohio's prevailing wage laws, including how to file a complaint.
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Minor Labor Law
Learn about who is considered a minor, what restrictions are placed on working hours, and prohibited occupations.
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Minimum Wage Law
Ohio's minimum wage laws poster. Include information
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Advanced Energy Programs
Helps businesses, manufacturers, nonprofits, schools, and local governments reduce energy use and improve energy efficiency.
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Deputy Registrar Business Opportunity
The BMV issues requests for proposals for the selection and appointment of Deputy Registrars to operate license agencies throughout Ohio.
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Handbook for Nonprofits
An operational resource for board members of charitable organizations.
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Antitrust Business Review Program
The Attorney General's Office will in certain instances review proposed business plans and state its enforcement intentions under Ohio antitrust laws.
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Uniform Commercial Code
File online, search UCC records, or review administrative rules.
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Clean Air Resource Center
Help businesses meet EPA regulations while also reducing costs and gaining tax exemptions.
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Unemployment insurance
ERIC allows employers and third-party administrators to manage all their business related to unemployment contributions online.
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OhioMeansJobs
OhioMeansJobs can help employers find the right employees with ease and at no cost.
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Labor Market Information
Labor Market Information can help businesses make sound decisions and recruit qualified workers.
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Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity
Information concerning civil rights and equal opportunity laws and enforcement.
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Investing in Ohio's Future
Find out more about available support for businesses, communities, and families during COVID-19.
