Local Economy

The Ohio Small Business Development Centers (Ohio SBDCs) provide free, professional, in-depth and confidential business consulting and training to pre-venture, start-up, and existing small businesses through its network of 34 centers (including international trade, technology and manufacturing) throughout the state.

Whether you're starting your business, expanding your business, or just looking to stay in business, the Ohio SBDCs can help with professional guidance by connecting you with research, financing sources, and training opportunities.

The Ohio SBDC program was created in 1985 through a partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Ohio Department of Development. The program fosters a strong climate for small business growth through a statewide integrated system of small business service, advocacy and awareness, and more than 40 community partnerships.

Today, these federal, state, and local partnerships contribute more than $10 million in cash and resources to the support of small business development.

The Ohio SBDC at the Workforce One of Warren County is a satellite office of the Ohio SBDC at the University of Cincinnati, College of Business. Funding from the Warren County Regional Planning Commission and oversight from the Warren County Department of Economic Development make this program possible.

For more information on the Ohio SBDC, go to www.odod.state.oh.us/edd/osb/sbdc/default.htm. For more information on the Ohio SBDC in Warren County, go to www.sbdc.uc.edu.

The Workforce One of Warren County has a counselor from the Small Business Development Center on site two days each week. If you are interested in speaking with the counselor, please contact the Warren County Office of Economic Development (513-695-1223) and ask to schedule an appointment with the SBDC Counselor at the center.