GrowNOW

GrowNOW, brought to you by State Treasurer Josh Mandel, enables small business owners to receive a 3% interest rate reduction on new or existing small business loans for two years with the opportunity for renewal. The program is a partnership between eligible banks and the Ohio Treasury. Small business owners must commit to the creation or retention of at least one full-time job or two part-time jobs in the state of Ohio for every $50,000 borrowed, up to $400,000. GrowNOW broadly serves as a catalyst for Ohio’s economic development by supporting the small businesses that drive it.

Ag-LINK

The Agricultural Linked-Deposit program (Ag-LINK) is sponsored by State Treasurer Josh Mandel. In an effort to help Ohio farmers offset the high costs of operating funds, Ag-LINK provides an interest rate reduction on loans or lines of credit up to $100,000. This program applies to farmers, including but not limited to traditional farming, aquaculture, livestock orchards and hydroponics. Ag-LINK has been increasing opportunities for Ohio farmers to operate and thrive for more than 25 years. As a result, Ag-LINK has helped more than 40,000 farmers receive reduced-rate financing on approximately $2.8 billion dollars. State Treasurer Josh Mandel is proud to support Ohio’s farmers through Ag-LINK.

Ohio Small Business Development Centers

Exploring the possibilities of starting, buying or expanding a business?  Discover what it takes by charting your course with Small Business Basics.  Small Business Basics is a free, two-hour seminar that will answer your questions about starting, buying or expanding a small business. This seminar will take the confusion out of your efforts and help you to avoid costly mistakes and unnecessary steps.