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Small Business Nation
Small Business Nation is an online community, sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, for business owners to openly exchange information and ideas - and amplify their influence by uniting with like-minded individuals from across the country.
With over 4,000 pages of how-to business resources and tools, an advocacy center to educate and engage businesses on key legislative issues, and a discussion platform to facilitate the exchange of ideas and solutions, Small Business Nation is the business owner's go-to resource.
Explore these tools today!
Small Business Development Centers of Ohio
The Small Business Development Centers of Ohio (SBDC of Ohio) provide free, professional, in-depth and confidential business consulting and training to new and existing entrepreneurs.
Click to visit the SBDC website, and to learn more.
Legal Basics for Small Business
Legal Basics for Small Business provides an overview of some of the major issues you can expect to confront each day as you launch and seek to maintain your business.
Click here to learn more!
The Center for Entrepreneurship
The mission of The Center for Entrepreneurship is to provide resources and opportunities that directly support and grow existing small businesses in the greater Findlay region. The Center provides business information and counseling, technical assistance, and training to existing businesses and new entrepreneurs. Any small business owner or person interested in starting a business may request assistance from The Center for Entrepreneurship.
Business Resources
We provide important information to small business entrepreneurs. The information is updated frequently so that we can fulfill any questions that you may have about starting up a business.
Business Counseling
We provide practical, up-to-date counseling and technical assistance to start-up and existing business. CEAC also provides assistance on improving an existing business. At the Center for Entrepreneurship we provide services based upon the needs of the business. Our services are free, so contact us and make an appointment at (419) 422-3313.
Training
Conduct training workshops on all aspects of small business fundamentals for a nominal charge.
GreaterFindlayInc. in partnership with local lending institutions hosted a Small Business Lending Seminar on Tuesday, June 30 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Findlay Country Club, 1500 Country Club Drive. Companies with 500 employees or less were invited to attend this complimentary program. Read more...
Click here to Download the full PowerPoint Presentation
Click Here to watch complete program
Small Business Community Assistance Team
We’ve partnered with the following organizations and encourage you to utilize their services as it relates to your small business needs.
Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs
John.bauer@blufftonentrepreneurs.com
www.blufftonentrepreneurs.com
Click here to download flyer
Community Action Commission (HHWPCAC)
419-423-3755
tmeyerscac@bright.net
www.hhwpcac.org
Click here to download brochure
Findlay Downtown Area Association
director@artspartnership.com
www.findlaydowntown.com
Findlay Downtown Improvement District
ehartman@findlaydowntown.com
www.findlaydowntown.com
GreaterFindlayInc.-
Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce, Travel & Tourism
419-422-3313
info@greaterfindlayinc.com
www.greaterfindlayinc.com
Hancock County Office of Economic Development
adahar@ci.findlay.oh.us
www.hancockrpc.com
Click here to download brochure
JOBsolutions
rodenc@odjfs.state.oh.us
www.jobsolutions.net
Owens Community College
Steven_hillard@owens.edu
www.owens.edu
Small Business Development Center
Ohio Department of Development
Brown.c@rhodesstate.edu
www.odod.state.oh.us
Click here to download brochure
The University of Findlay
cward@findlay.edu
www.findlay.edu
2009 Small Business Award Winners
Family Owned Small Business Champion of the Year
Presented to: The Fern Cafe
Sponsored by: Time Warner Cable Business Class
Small Business Exporter of the Year
Presented to: Nissin Brake Ohio, Inc. (NBO)
Sponsored by: The Companies of Tall Timbers Industrial Park
Women in Business Champion of the Year
Presented to: Flag City Online, LLC
Sponsored by: WFIN-WKXA-106.3 The Fox Radio
Diversity Small Business Champion of the Year
Presented to: Angel Hands Massage Therapy
Sponsored by: Marathon Petroleum Co. LLC
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Presented to: Smart Sites Imaging
Sponsored by: First Federal Bank
Small Business Person of the Year
Presented to: Kyle & Megan Reichenbaugh - Journey Salon & Day Spa
Sponsored by: The University of Findlay
Small Business of the Year
Presented to: Flag City Water, Inc.
Sponsored by: Six Disciplines
Agriculture Enterprise Champion of the Year
Presented to: Hancock County Agricultural Society
Sponsored by: Citizens National Bank
Champion of Downtown Award
Presented to: The Arts Partnership
Sponsored by: Fifth Third Bank
Professional of the Year
Presented to: Pry Professional Group
Sponsored by: Commercial Savings Bank
Small Business Manufacturing Excellence Award
Presented to: Rowmark, LLC
Sponsored by: PRO- TEC Coating Co.
Special Presentations
ATHENA Award
Presented to: Lynn Child - Aardvark/CentraComm Communications
Sponsored by: Huntington Bank
Distinguished Leadership Award
Presented to: Linda DeArment, Blanchard Valley Health Foundation
Sponsored by: Hancock Leadership Alumni Association
Dennis Russell "Our Spirit Shows" Award
Presented to: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
Sponsored by: Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Community Partner Award
Presented to: Downtown Restaurants who supported the "World of Downtown" Restaurant Tour: Waldo Pepper's; Bistro on Main; Coffee Amici; Elks Lodge; Japan West; Joey Fratello's; Katie's Kid's Café; Main Street Deli; Morey's; Revolver; Rocking U; Rossili's; Tavern at the Inn; The Gathering and The Greek Garden.
Sponsored by: United Way of Hancock County
For a complete list of past Small Business Award Winners, Click Here.