As part of its ongoing work to bolster small-business growth across the state, the Ohio Department of Development recently announced the release of funds from its Regional 166 Direct Loan Program.

The Ohio Department of Development recently announced $8 million in support for projects that will improve energy efficiency measures in communities throughout the state. 

The Ohio Department of Development recently announced the release of more than $4.6 million to support business growth and community enhancement, as the Ohio Controlling Board approved funding from the Rural Industrial Park Loan and Regional 166 Direct Loan programs.

The Ohio Department of Development recently announced more than $360,000 in support for three Ohio businesses. The Ohio Minority Development Financing Advisory Board approved the funding during its monthly board meeting.  

The Ohio Third Frontier Commission recently approved $800,000 in grants to support entrepreneurs in Ohio, bringing new technology and innovative products to the workforce. Four companies, Altered Gravity, LLC, Avani Enterprizes, LLC, Sensate Biosystems, LLC, and The Science and Engineering Corps, LLC, will receive grant funding.

Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, recently announced that 15 training providers located throughout the state will receive a total of $6.2 million to offer education at no cost through the Individual Microcredential Assistance Program (IMAP). 

The Appalachian Regional Commission, in partnership with the Ohio Governor’s Office of Appalachia, is now accepting applications for the Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative.  

The Ohio Department of Development has announced the availability of nearly $12 million in grant funding dedicated to advancing innovation in coal technologies, fostering economic growth, job creation and environmental sustainability across the state. 

The Ohio Department of Development recently announced the release of more than $3.6 million to support community enhancement projects and business growth.

The Ohio Department of Development recently announced the release of more than $5.3 million in funding to support business growth and community enhancement.

The Ohio Department of Development (Development) this month announced more than $1 million in support for four Ohio businesses approved by the Ohio Minority Development Financing Advisory Board (MDFAB) during its monthly board meeting. The support helps minority- and women-owned businesses sustain and expand their operations.

The Ohio Department of Development (Development) is paving the way for businesses to overcome the challenges of international markets while providing college students with invaluable hands-on experience in global trade and commerce.

As part of the state’s continuing efforts to ensure every Ohioan has access to high-speed internet, the Ohio Department of Development recently announced a new grant program to help lessen the financial burden of costly infrastructure for internet service providers.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik recently announced details for the $125 million Innovation Hubs Program in Ohio. The program will capitalize on communities’ existing industry and research strengths to build sustainable pipeline talent and commercialize new products and technologies.

The Ohio Department of Development this month announced details for a new round of funding available to assist communities with improving access to clean drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.