The Ohio Development Services Agency is committed to creating jobs and building strong communities, while ensuring accountability and transparency of taxpayer money and exceptional customer service.

 

Ohio Business Resources

The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) works to support Ohio's businesses, large and small, as they maneuver in the global economy. Whether a company is established in the state and looking to expand, a technology company ready to move from the lab to commercialization, or an entrepreneur establishing a new small retail business, ODSA has resources to assist these businesses as they grow. ODSA resources include the Small Business Development Centers, the Minority Business Development Centers, and International Trade Assistance Centers, as well as the Small and Minority Business Financial Incentives Programs, and Ohio Third Frontier.

For companies looking to relocate or expand in Ohio, ODSA works with JobsOhio to offer businesses comprehensive packages of financial and technical assistance resources for job creation and retention.

 

Entrepreneurship and Business Assistance Centers

The Entrepreneurship and Business Assistance Centers provide resources for starting or maintaining a small business in Ohio. Located throughout the state, the centers provide technical assistance, training and financial counseling to Ohio's entrepreneurs, minority and small business owners.

 

Export Assistance

Ohio is the ninth-largest exporting state in the U.S., consistently ranking as one of the top 10 exporting states in the nation. Ohio merchandise exports were valued at $50.1 billion in 2017, an increase of 1.6 percent from 2016, with machinery, vehicles, aircrafts, electrical machinery, plastics and oil seed as the top export industries. Click here for more information on how we can help you to start or increase exporting.

 

 

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