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Young Professionals
Franklin County Young Democrats
Networking, Political
The purpose of the Franklin County Young Democrats is to introduce, develop and encourage in young people an active interest in governmental affairs and the electoral process at the local, state and national levels of the United States of America. This organization shall foster and perpetuate the philosophy, principles and goals of the Democratic Party: develop leadership skills in our members; contribute to the well-being of our community at large; and provide for our people, through its administration, the highest degree of justice and social welfare.
Contact: Jen House, President
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Columbus 2020 Columbus Region
Economic development organization for 11 county region; provides all site consultant services including access to available properties.
Phone: (614) 225-6063 -
Sites + Buildings
Minority/Diversity
Advocacy
Non-Profit/Social Services
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Export/Import Assistance
Government Contacts
Entrepreneurship
Ohio Department of Development
Provides a variety of programs and initiatives to help encourage business growth in Ohio
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Finance/Capital
Small Business
Government Contacts
GrowNow
The Treasury is dedicated to small businesses and encouraging an environment that will increase job growth and retention.
Who can apply? Small Business
Criteria: GrowNOW provides a 3% interest rate reduction on new or existing small business loans when the small business can commit to creating or retaining jobs in the State of Ohio.
Contact: State Treasurer Josh Mandel at ohiotreasurer.gov or (800) 228.1102
Email: ohiotreasurer.gov
Phone: (800) 228.1102 -
Finance/Capital
Small Business
Entrepreneurship
Increase CCDC
INCREASE Community Development Corporation is a faith-based, non-profit organization that provides business training and capital for entrepreneurs and start-up businesses in central Ohio.
Who can apply? Startup or Existing Business
Criteria: Loans up to $100,000; 1 - 3 year repayment options; Low Interest Rates (4.5% starting)
Review and Approval: Must have qualified business plan; min 600 credit score; 40% Debt to Income Ratio; No bankruptcies or judgments in the past two years; collateral.
Contact: The Community Capital Development Corporation at (614) 476.1758
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Advocacy
Non-Profit/Social Services
Greater Columbus Arts Council
Through vision and leadership, advocacy and collaboration, the Greater Columbus Arts Council supports art and advances the culture of the region. A catalyst for excellence and innovation, GCAC funds exemplary artists and arts organizations and provide programs, events and services of public value that educate and engage all audiences in our community.
Contact: Jami Goldstein, Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Events
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Advocacy
Young Professionals
Non-Profit/Social Services
Networking
COSI's Young Professional Board
Made up of influential young adults and lively up-and-comers, the Young Professional Board supports COSI’s mission by planning and executing a signature annual fundraiser and several smaller events throughout the year. These events provide the opportunity for this terrific group of advocates to introduce philanthropy-minded young adults to COSI and encourage them to financially support the organization. Service on the Young Professional Board also allows participants to network with key community leaders, hone individual leadership skills and make a difference alongside their peers.
Young Professional Board members are asked to make COSI one of their top charities of choice with a gift at a level that is significant to them.
Contact: Christy Zistler
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Cost of Doing Business
Advocacy
Finance/Capital
Workforce
Entrepreneurship
TechColumbus
TechColumbus is the public-private partnership whose mission is to accelerate the advancement of Central Ohio’s innovation economy. It is distinguished by its comprehensive breadth of services, including membership, advocacy, venture acceleration and seed funding. Through its services and programming, TechColumbus supports the innovation initiatives of all companies within the region from the newest entrepreneurial startups to the Fortune 500 companies that call Central Ohio home.
Email: email@techcolumbus.org
Phone: (614) 487-3700