William G. Owen
There are many forms of assistance available to business owners. A few of these sources are listed in this fact sheet and additional assistance can be obtained from chambers of commerce, financial institutions, local business owners, and Ohio State University Extension offices. Both time and money can be saved by using the advice and resources from these sources.
The state of Ohio offers assistance to citizens within Ohio by offering a variety of information commonly sought by people currently owning a small business or interested in starting a small business. The SBDC's can be reached by calling 1-800-248-4040.
Small Business Development Center
121 E. Wooster St.
Bowling Green, OH 43402-2920
Phone: (419) 352-3817
Small Business Development Center
205 N. 5th St.
Zanesville, OH 43701-3507
Phone: (740) 452-4868
Small Business Development Center
124 Chestnut St.
Coshocton, OH 43812-1129
Phone: (740) 622-5435
Small Business Development Center
630 Market St.
Steubenville, OH 43952-2808
Phone: (740) 282-6226
Small Business Development Center
36 W. Walnut St.
Jefferson, OH 44047-1023
Phone: (440) 576-9133
Small Business Development Center
1275 Section Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45237-2615
Phone: (513) 948-2081
Small Business Development Center
20 E. Circle Dr. #155
Athens, OH 45701-3751
Phone: (740) 593-1797
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Cincinnati Branch Office
525 Vine Street, Suite 870
Cincinnati, OH 45202-3122
Phone: (513) 684-2814
Cleveland District SBA
111 Superior Avenue, Suite 630
Cleveland, OH 44114-2507
Phone: (216) 522-4180
Columbus District SBA
2 Nationwide Plaza, Suite 1400
Columbus, OH 43215-2542
Phone: (614) 469-6860
Rural Development
Federal Building Room 507
200 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 469-5400
Fax: (614) 469-5758
State of Ohio, Department of Development
Phone: 1-800-848-1300
Community Improvement Corporations
Economic Development Division, POB 1001
Columbus, OH 43216-1001
Phone: (614) 466-2480
Business Name or Trademark Reporting
Secretary of State
Corporations Department
30 East Broad Street, 14th Floor
Columbus, OH 43266-0418
Phone: (614) 466-3910
Ohio State University Extension Offices
East District
16714 State Route 215
Caldwell, OH 43724-9506
Phone: (740) 732-2381
Fax: (740) 732-5992
Northeast District
OARDC
1680 Madison Avenue
Wooster, OH 44691-4096
Phone: (330) 263-3831
Fax: (330) 263-3667
Northwest District
952 Lima Avenue, Box C
Findlay, OH 45840-2320
Phone: (419) 422-6106
Fax: (419) 422-7595
South District
17 Standpipe Road, P.O. 958
Jackson, OH 45640-0958
Phone: (740) 286-2177
Fax: (740) 286-1578
Southwest District
303 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 208
Vandalia, OH 45377-1171
Phone: (937) 454-5002
Fax: (937) 454-1237
Extension Enterprise Centers
Agricultural Business Enhancement Center
440 E. Poe Rd., Ste. 201
Bowling Green, OH 43402-1351
Phone: (419) 354-6916
Fax: (419) 354-6416
Alber Enterprise Center
1465 Mt. Vernon Ave., #122
Marion, OH 43302-5695
Phone: (740) 389-6786 Ext 6330
Fax: (740) 292-5817
Piketon Research & Extension Center
1864 Shyville Rd.
Piketon, OH 45661-9749
Phone: (614) 292-4900
Fax: (614) 292-1953
Chamber of Commerce **
Community Colleges ***
Libraries ***
Service Corps of Retired Executives
[Contact SBA at Phone: (513) 684-2814 for more information]
Small Business Administration
Vocational and Technical Schools ***
State of Ohio, Department of Development
77 South High Street
P.O. 1001, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 1-800-848-1300
Ohio Development Department Offices
Office of Mgt. & Tech. Assistance
Phone: 1-800-848-1300 or (614) 466-5700
One-Stop Business Permit Center
Phone: 1-800-848-1300 or (614) 466-4232
Women's Resource Center
Phone: 1-800-848-1300 or (614) 466-4945
Small Business Office
Phone: 1-800-848-1300 or (614) 466-2711
Ohio Industrial Training Program
Phone: 1-800-848-1300 or (614) 466-4155
Ohio's Thomas Edison Program
Phone: 1-800-848-1300 or (614) 466-3887
Employer I.D. Number
Contact your local U.S. Internal Revenue Service Office
Food and Health Requirement
City or County Health Department *
Legal Structure for Your Business
Secretary of State, Corporations Department
30 East Broad Street, 14th Floor
Columbus, OH 43266-0418
Phone: (614) 466-3910
Minimum Wage Information
Ohio Department of Industrial Relations
Division of Minors and Minimum Wage
2323 West 5th Avenue, P.O. 825
Columbus, OH 43216-1618
Phone: (614) 644-2239
Fax: (614) 728-8639
Personal Property Tax
County Auditor *
Population and Statistics and Demographics
City or County Planning Commission *
Sales Tax
State of Ohio, Department of Taxation
Phone: (614) 846-6712
Self-Employment Tax
Contact your local Internal Revenue Service Office
State Permits and Licenses
Ohio One-Stop Business Permit Center
Phone: 1-800-248-4040
Tax Deduction for Business Use of Home
Contact your local Internal Revenue Service Office
Unemployment Compensation
Ohio Bureau of Employment Services
Contribution Department
145 South Front Street
P.O. Box 923
Columbus, OH 43216-0923
Phone: (614) 466-2319
Fax: (614) 752-4811
Vendor's License
County Auditor *
Worker's Compensation
State of Ohio, Worker's Compensation
30 West Spring Street, 21st Floor
Columbus, OH 43266-0581
Phone: (614) 644-6292
Zoning, Sign Ordinances, etc.
Community Zoning Inspector **
* Listed under Gov't Offices in your phone directory.
** Listed under Gov't Offices--City, Village or Township.
*** Listed in your local telephone book.
All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status.
Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Ag. Adm. and Director, OSU Extension.
TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868