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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
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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
Phone: (614) 476.1758