Click here for a list of Reference Materials including surveys, reports and government documents.
Economic Development & Funding Resources
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Village of Yellow Springs Meg Leatherman – Planning, Zoning, Economic Development 100 Dayton St. Yellow Springs, OH 45387 937-767-1702 MLeatherman@yso.com |
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Greene County Department of Development |
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Dayton Development Coalition Regional economic development and advocacy organization 900 Kettering Tower Dayton, OH 45423 937-222-4422 |
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JobsOhio A private, nonprofit corporation focused on attracting and retaining jobs 41 S. High Street, Suite 1500 Columbus, Ohio 43215 614-224-6446 |
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Ohio Development Services Agency Supporting the businesses, individuals, and communities in Ohio |
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County Corp. A non-profit development corporation offering low interest loan programs. Gary Fisher 937-531-7038 Scott Woods 937-531-7034 |
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GrowNow Small business loan program from the Ohio Treasury 30 E. Broad Street, 9th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215-3461 800-228-1102 |
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U.S. Small Business Administration, Columbus District Programs and services to help you start, grow, and succeed Alexander Kohls, Senior Area Manager – 614-633-6372 |
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United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Helping improve the economy and quality of life in all of rural America by providing financial programs to communities and businesses. Randy Monhemius, Business Program Specialist, 614.255.2424 Randy.mohemius@oh.usda.gov |
Educational & Informational Resources
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Miami Valley Small Business Development Centers |
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Dayton SCORE |
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Greene County Public Library Business Databases, Reference Materials, Grant Resources Tamar Kreke, Coordinator of Adult Services 76 E Market St Xenia, OH 45385 937-352-4000, ext. 1230 |
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Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission Association of local governments and non-governmental organizations in the Dayton Region. Develops public transportation policy and provides Regional and Environmental Planning support. 937-223-6323 |
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Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education Providing connections with the region’s extensive higher education network for business and internship opportunities. Maggie Varga, Director – 3155 Research Blvd, Suite 204 Dayton, OH 45420-4015 937-258-8890, ext. 105 |
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Ohio State Bar Association Legal Basics for Small Businesses |
