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Partner Programs

 
The City is not a business's sole resource when looking to locate or expand in our community.  Upper Arlington works with many partners in our attempt to provide area businesses opportunities for success.  Below is a sampling of some of our partners.
 
INCENTIVES
Ohio Department of Development
The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) is a criticial partner to assist businesses that have a more interstate, national or international market presense.  ODOD administered grant programs are geared to developers creating sites for future business growth and businesses making investments in real property and generating increased payrolls within the state.  Our Economic Development Director is prepared to assist you with any of these programs as he works continually with regional ODOD representatives.
 
A list with links to the most pertinent programs is featured below:

• Ohio Job Creation Tax Credit - Provides tax credits for Commercial Activity Tax (CAT), corporate franchise or state income tax, or insurance company annual franchise tax for businesses that expand or locate in Ohio for companies.
• Ohio Research and Development Investment Tax Credit - Provides a nonrefundable tax credit against the corporate franchise tax and is designed to encourage Ohio's corporations to invest in increased research and development activities. 
• Training Tax Credit - Provides tax credits for employers that train existing employees who are at risk of losing their jobs primarily due to skill deficiencies.
• Technology Investment Tax Credit - Offers a variety of benefits to Ohio taxpayers who invest in small, research and development and technology-oriented forms
  

Franklin County Economic Development
Franklin County has been a partner on many City efforts, enabling us to provide many of the incentives and programs available to businesses in the community.  Learn More


LENDING
Community Capital Development Corporation (CCDC)
CCDC is the oldest and most well-established non-profit lender in Central Ohio.  They provide SBA backed financing and partner lending with many of the banks in the region.  Learn More

Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI)
ECDI is a non-profit development corporation that offers microenterprise lending to existing and start-up companies throughout Central Ohio.  Loans can be up to $35,000 and be used for equipment, fixtures, inventory or working capital. Lending priorities have a focus on start-up, minority and women-owned businesses. Learn More

GrowNow Program - Ohio Secretary of State's Office
GrowNow is a lending assistance program designed to reduce lending costs to businesses expanding employment within Ohio.  Loan assistance is primarily for capital improvements and furniture and fixturing for the business.  Potential interest rate reductions of 3% may be available with this program.

Columbus - Franklin County Finance Authority
The Finance Authority has been established to provide bond financing and similar financing tools to assist in large construction and capital equipment projects. Learn More


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The Ohio Small Business Development Centers offer many resources for start-up and small business to improve the bottom line. Learn More

Additionally, more direct business counseling occurs at the regional level through an office located on the campus of Columbus State Community College.

SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business"
A volunteer organization of retired executives dedicated to the formation, growth and success of small businesses. SCORE provides free, confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs. Learn More

1st Stop Business Connection
Ohio's 1st Stop Business Connection guides you through a six-step process to create your free business information kit which includes all state-level regulations for all businesses, as well as those specifically for your new business. Learn More