Fayette County helps businesses of all sizes blossom and grow every day. Fayetteforbusiness.com is your portal to local, state and federal business and financial resources.
Please review the following information and links to find the program that best fits your business needs. If you have questions or would like additional information, contact us anytime at info@fayetteforbusiness.com.

• Local Business Resources
• Regional/State/Federal Business Resources
• Local Financial Resources
• State/Federal Financial Resources

Fayette County Chamber of Commerce
101 E. East St.
Washington Court House, Ohio 43160
740-335-0761
740-335-0762 (fax)
www.fayettecountyohio.com

Fayette County Department of Job and Family Services
133 S. Main St.
Washington Court House, Ohio 43160
740-335-0350
740-333-3572 (fax)
www.state.oh.us/odjfs

Fayette Works One-Stop Job Center
1270 U.S. Rt. 62 SW
Washington Court House, Ohio 43160
740-333-3551 Ext. 5720
740-333-5404 (fax)
www.fayetteworks.com


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

SBDC of Ohio – Ohio Department of Development
Economic Development Division – Office of Small Business
P.O. Box 1001, 77 S. High St., 28th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1001
800-484-1300 ext. 6-2711
614-466-0829 (fax)
www.odod.state.oh.us/edd/osb/sbdc/

Small Business Development Centers of Ohio

The Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Ohio Department of Development and other local partners. Through its programs and services, the Center provides entrepreneurial development assistance and business counseling to start-up and emerging business owners. Many of its services are offered at no cost to the client.

Small Business and Development Center

Contact: David Rivers

The Engineer Center
1393 E. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43205

(614) 287-2681  Phone

(614) 287-5438  Fax

SBDC of Ohio

Ohio Department of Taxation
This website provides all of the State of Ohio tax information, as well as toll free numbers to get your questions answered and downloadable tax forms.

Ohio Department of Taxation
30 E. Broad St.
Columbus, Ohio 43216-0530
800-282-1780 (individuals) or 888-405-4039 (businesses)
www.state.oh.us/tax

Ohio Secretary of State
This site is a must for any business that wants to legally operate in the State of Ohio. The site also contains information for businesses who plan to incorporate.

Ohio Secretary of State
180 E. Broad St., 16th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-466-3910 or 877-SOS-FILE
614-466-3899 (fax)
www.state.oh.us/sos/

The U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration is an independent agency of the federal government that provides assistance to existing and prospective small business owners. Through its extensive network of field and partnerships with other public and private organizations, SBA is able to deliver its services to the most remote areas of the U.S.

2 NATIONWIDE PLAZA, SUITE 1400
COLUMBUS OH 43215
614-469-6860
614-469-2391(fax)
www.sba.gov/oh/columbus/

U.S. Department of Agriculture- Rural Development
The USDA works to assist rural communities on a multitude of projects. Kind in mind that the projects do not have to agriculture related.

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Rural Development
Room 507, Federal Building
200 N. High St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 255-2500
FAX: (614) 255-2559
www.rurdev.usda.gov/oh/

Local Financial Resources

Advantage Bank
134 E. Court Street
Washington C.H., Ohio 43160
Phone: (740) 335-3771
Fax: (740) 333-3928
Website: www.advantagebank.com

Citizens National Bank

100 Crossings Drive
Washington C.H., OH 43160

Phone: (740) 335-2257

Fax: (740) 335-2279

Website: www.cnbweb.com

Fifth Third Bank
1 Fayette Center
Washington C.H., Ohio 43160
Phone: (740) 335-7640
Fax: (740) 335-4531
Website: www.53.com

First National Bank of New Holland
25 N. Main Street
New Holland, Ohio 43145
Phone: (740) 495-5307
Fax: (740) 495-5478

Huntington National Bank
150 E. Court Street
Washington C.H., Ohio 43160
Phone: (740) 335-2311
Fax: (740) 335-2954
Website: www.huntington.com

Merchants National Bank
128 S. North Street
Washington C.H., Ohio 43160
Phone: (740) 335-1331
Fax: (740) 335-1566

Website: www.merchantsnat.com

National City Bank
1501 Columbus Avenue
Washington C.H., Ohio 43160
Phone: (740) 335-6240
Fax: (740) 335-3471

Security National Bank
2 S. Main Street
Jeffersonville, Ohio 43128
Phone: (740) 426-6384
Fax: (740) 426-6385
Website: www.securitynationalbank.com

US Bank
1240 Columbus Avenue
Washington C.H., Ohio 43160
Phone: (740) 335-8052
Fax: (740) 335-2674
Website: www.usbank.com

Revolving Loan Fund
The Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) is a program that is administered locally and on the State level. The RLF program provides gap funding for businesses with low-interest loans tied to job creation.

Fayette County Economic Development Office
101 E. East St.
Washington Court House, Ohio 43160
740-636-2354
740-333-3511 (fax)

State/Federal Financial Resources

166 Direct Loan
Provides loans for land and building acquisition, expansion or renovation, and equipment purchase.

Office of Business Development
Ohio Department of Development
77 S. High St., 28th Floor
P.O. Box 1001
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1001
614-466-4551 or 800-848-1300
614-644-1789 (fax)
www.odod.state.oh.us/EDD/Loans_Grants.htm or www.thirdfrontier.com/

166 Regional Loan
Provides loans for land and building acquisition, expansion or renovation, and equipment purchase. Twelve local economic development agencies administer the program.

Office of Business Development
Ohio Department of Development
77 S. High St., 28th Floor
P.O. Box 1001
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1001
614-466-4551 or 800-848-1300
614-644-1789 (fax)
www.odod.state.oh.us/EDD/Loans_Grants.htm or www.thirdfrontier.com/

Ohio Enterprise Bond Fund
Provides funding for land and building acquisition, construction, expansion or renovation, and equipment purchases for commercial or industrial projects between $1.5 million and $10 million in size.

Office of Business Development
Ohio Department of Development
77 S. High St., 28th Floor
P.O. Box 1001
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1001
614-466-4551 or 800-848-1300
614-644-1789 (fax)
www.odod.state.oh.us/EDD/Loans_Grants.htm or www.thirdfrontier.com/

Innovation Ohio Loan Fund
Assists existing Ohio companies develop next generation products and services within certain Targeted Industry Sectors by financing the acquisition, construction, and related costs of technology, facilities, and equipment.

Office of Business Development
Ohio Department of Development
77 S. High St., 28th Floor
P.O. Box 1001
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1001
614-466-4551 or 800-848-1300
614-644-1789 (fax)
www.thirdfrontier.com/

Research and Development Investment Loan Fund
The R&D fund will assist in financing the acquisition, construction and related costs of technology, facilities and equipment. Assistance from the state would be in the form of a low-interest loan.

Office of Business Development
Ohio Department of Development
77 S. High St., 28th Floor
P.O. Box 1001
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1001
614-466-4551 or 800-848-1300
614-644-1789 (fax)
www.thirdfrontier.com/

Regional Small Business Lenders
Community Capital Development Corporation
CCDC is a private, nonprofit corporation, which make loans to small businesses in 13 counties (including Fayette) in Central Ohio. CCDC works in partnership with many Central Ohio banks.

Community Capital Development Corporation
941 Chatham Lane, Suite 300
Columbus, Ohio 43221-2416
614-645-6171
888-756-2232 (toll free)
614-645-8588 (fax)
www.ccdcorp.org

Ohio Statewide Development Corporation
OSDC provides loans to small businesses that are growing and creating or retaining jobs throughout Ohio. OSDC assists businesses that need financing for land, building, and equipment purchases or for new construction.

1600 Watermark Drive, Suite 120
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614.481.3214
614.481.3215 (fax)
http://www.ohiostatewidebusinessloans.com/