Portage Lakes Career Center offers vocational training and educational programs to equip students with the skills needed for successful careers in various industries.

Stark State College offers an Associate of Applied Business degree in Business Management with an Entrepreneurship major, equipping students with the essential business and entrepreneurial skills to start and grow their own businesses.

The APEX Accelerators program help Ohio businesses compete for and win federal, state and local government contracts. This statewide network is part of a national network of APEX Accelerators.

The City of Painesville Contractor Info provides essential resources and guidelines for contractors working within the city, including registration requirements, permit applications, and compliance with local regulations.

Kent State Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship is dedicated to fostering innovative business leaders through comprehensive education, experiential learning, and community engagement.

The Summit County Purchasing Portal is a centralized platform that facilitates the procurement of a wide range of goods and services for various county departments and agencies, allowing vendors to register, view bid opportunities, and submit quotes for projects.

Growth Capital Corporation (GCC) is Ohio's leading SBA 504 lender, dedicated to providing small businesses with access to long-term, fixed-rate financing options to support their growth and fixed asset needs.

The Ohio Statewide Development Corporation (OSDC) is a private, non-profit corporation that provides financing to Ohio small businesses by acting as an agent or conduit for public financing programs. OSDC is a Certified Development Company (CDC) licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide low-cost, long-term SBA 504 loans to eligible small businesses in Ohio. OSDC is also an Ohio 166 Regional Loan Administrator as designated by the Ohio Department of Development.

Kent State University Continuing Education offers a diverse range of lifelong learning programs, including summer STEAM camps for youth, professional development microcredentials, and customized training for businesses, fostering educational growth for all ages.

The Greater Cleveland Community Credit Union is a mission-driven financial institution that offers a variety of business loan and line of credit options to support the financial needs of its business members in the Greater Cleveland community.

We are workingThe Minority Business Development Division supports the growth and sustainability of small, minority-owned, and disadvantaged

A presentation designed to help businesses improve government contracting opportunities through understanding NAICS and PSC codes.

MEACO is a non-profit organization that provides low-interest, long-term financing to help businesses in Lake County and Northeast Ohio establish or expand their operations, working in partnership with the City of Mentor, the SBA, and local banks.

Achieve Credit Union is a local, member-owned credit union that has been serving the Lorain County, Ohio community since 1958. The credit union offers a full range of personal and business banking products and services, and is committed to helping its members achieve their financial goals through exceptional service and community involvement.

Latino Cleveland is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting and empowering the Latino community in Cleveland, Ohio. They provide resources, support, and opportunities for the Latino community, and are working to create a more inclusive and equitable society for all.