Areas Served: Adams & Brown Counties The Microenterprise Development program offers aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to make their dreams become a reality in Adams and Brown County, Ohio. Microenterprises are small businesses of five or less individuals with often the owner being the only employee of the business. The Microenterprise Program offers a twenty hour
Read MoreAreas Served: City of Mentor The Mentor Economic Assistance Corporation in cooperation with the City of Mentor, Ohio created this loan fund as an economic development financing tool targeted to Mentor’s small business community. The purpose is to stimulate growth and expansion of manufacturing, commercial and retail businesses that demonstrate job creation potential. MEACO is
Read MoreAreas Served: Ashtabula, Geauga, Portage, Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana, Mercer and Lawrence county Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corporation offers several loan programs for businesses in Mahoning or Trumbull Counties in Ohio. Revolving Loan Funds Eligible Businesses – Industrial, commercial, service, distribution. Maximum Loan – Up to 45 percent of project cost or $150,000. Interest Rate –
Read MoreAreas Served: City of Wooster The Wooster Opportunities Fund provides payment-deferred, low-interest loans of as much as $35,000 to early-stage, high potential/high-growth companies located in or willing to relocate to Wooster, Ohio. The Fund was developed by the City of Wooster and the Wooster Growth Corporation, in collaboration with the JumpStart Entrepreneurial Network and with
Read MoreAreas Served: Carroll, Coshocton, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Stark and Tuscarawas counties The Ohio Economic Development 166 Regional Loan Program provides direct loans for businesses locating or expanding in Carroll, Coshocton, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Stark and Tuscarawas counties. Eligibility – Any commercial, manufacturing or industrial project that is creating or retaining jobs. Loan Amount – 40%
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