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  • Chamber Workforce

    liveworkplaycolumbus.com

    Working with the human resource and recruitment community, the Columbus area Chamber has developed a comprehensive website to assist Columbus region employers in "selling" the region to prospective employees.



    Phone: (614) 221-1321

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  • Shipping/ Logistics Chamber Government Contacts

    Columbus Region Logistics Council

    The Columbus Region Logistics Council, an industry-led council focused on business environment, workforce, infrastructure and technology serves as the catalyst for the growth of the Region’s logistics capability and leads the implementation of a strategic roadmap that will continue to grow this tremendous asset.



    Phone: (614) 221-1321

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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

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  • 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



    Phone: (614) 476.1758

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