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Along with SCORE Columbus, there are many local and online resoures that are available to help with starting and growing your business
Our valuable links to local and state resources help you locate the nearest chamber of commerce, information research database, loan and funding for your business and specialized state & national business centers
Regional Resources
Small Business Administration SBA provides a number of financial assistance programs for small businesses that have been specifically designed to meet key financing needs, including debt financing, surety bonds, and equity financing.
Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Provides free one-on-on advising and no or low cost business training for all industries.
Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI) As the third largest US SBA intermediary micro-lender and a U.S. Treasury designated Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), ECDI's mission is to invest in people to create measurable and enduring social and economic change.
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) Helps Ohio's businesses seeking to compete for federal, state, and local government contracts.
City of Columbus Small Business Builder - Through the office of the Small Business Concierge and the Small Business Builder, you will be connected with the resources necessary to help you accomplish your goals.
Export Assistance The U.S. Commercial Service offers a wide variety of products and services to help U.S. companies increase international sales, identify potential markets, meet buyers, partners, agents and distributors, navigate export channels, and much more. Let us help you expand your business today!
Ohio Export Division The Global Markets Division is extending Ohio’s economic reach into the global marketplace. Ohio’s trade managers and network of international offices in Canada, Mexico, Belgium, Chile, Brazil, Israel, South Africa, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, and India promote the exports of Ohio goods and services and work to solidify Ohio’s position as a premier location for investment.
Ohio 1st Stop Business Connection Free business start-up information, including information kit and forms.
Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) The WBENC certification for women-owned businesses is one of the most widely recognized and respected certifications in the nation.
Women Business Centers The mission of the Women's Business Center of Ohio is: empowering women entrepreneurs with resources and tools to create strong sustainable businesses.
Ohio Department of Veteran Services Complete information for veterans on business loans and other benefits.
Free Financial Assessment from businessloans.com who is a SCORE Foundation partner to determine which options are open to you based on your credit score and other factors.
Access Business Development and Finance provides growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings. A certified development company [CDC] is a nonprofit corporation set up to contribute to the economic development of its community or region. CDCs work with the SBA and private-sector lenders to provide the financing to small businesses.
Gust provides simple, powerful tools for finding and working efficiently with angel and venture capital investors throughout the funding process
Census Business Builder - data to determine the best location for your business
Ohio's Project CSI Ohio's Common Sense Initiative [CSI] will review Ohio’s regulatory system to eliminate excessive and duplicative rules that stand in the way of job creation and business growth. Gov. John R. Kasich launched CSI Ohio on January 10, 2011, to reform our state’s regulatory policies. We are working each and every day to make Ohio a jobs and business-friendly state because we know that excessive, duplicative and costly business regulations can put Ohioans out of work.
Health and Safety Information for Small Businesses NIOSH is an excellent resource center for health and safety issues that can occur in the workplace.
Public Libraries
Columbus Metropolitan Library Excellent databases like ReferenceUSA on 12 million U.S. companies, organizations, and agencies. Search the business database by company name, sales volume, SIC codes, number of employees, product lines, and more. Also access full-text articles from over 2300 journals with Business Source Premier. Note: Library card is required to access
Delaware County District Library, Databases for business information like ReferenceUSA and full-text articles. Note: Library card is required to access.
Upper Arlington Public Library Databases for business information like ReferenceUSA and full-text articles through Business Source Premier. Note: Library card is required to access
Local Chambers of Commerce
Columbus Chamber of Commerce, 150 S Front St #200, Columbus, (614) 221-1321
Dublin Chamber of Commerce, 129 S High St, Dublin, OH 43017 (614) 889-2001
Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce 1000 Creekside Plaza, Gahanna, (614) 471-0451
Grandview Area Chamber, 2015 W 5th Ave #140, Columbus, (614) 486-0196
Greater Powell Area Chamber, 50 S Liberty St #170, Powell, OH 43065 (614) 888-1090
Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce, 2152 Tremont Center, Upper Arlington, (614) 481-5710
Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce, 99 Commerce Park Dr, Westerville, OH 43082 (614) 882-8917
Worthington Chamber-Commerce 25 W New England Ave, Worthington, (614) 888-3040
