Business Resources in Central Ohio

Helping you do business in Dublin, Ohio

Ohio is within 600 miles of 60 percent of the U.S. population and 50 percent of the Canadian population. In fact, Ohio is recognized nationally and internationally as having one of the world's strongest global platforms for routing goods and services worldwide.
 
In Dublin, Ohio, you will have access to a highly-skilled workforce. Ohio's labor pool of 5.9 million workers is among the largest in the United States, with 600,000 manufacturing workers supporting this $73.5 billion sector of the state economy. Ohio ranks third in the United States in manufacturing production output.
 
There are more than 200 institutions of higher education in Ohio - more than any other state on a per capita basis - and 95,000 degrees are conferred each year to associate, bachelor and graduate students. The Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University, the University of Cincinnati, and the University of Akron are all among the top teaching and research facilities in the United States.

Here are a few more reasons why Dublin, Ohio is a great place to do business!
 

• Ohio's low taxes make you more competitive around the world.

• Reduced operating costs: No tax on inventory or corporate income. 

• Enhanced productivity: No tax on investments in machinery and equipment.

• Boost ROI: No tax on product sold to customers outside of Ohio.

• Reward entrepreneurialism: First $1 million in gross receipts are tax-free.

• Enjoy a level playing field: All companies are taxed the same low rates.

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Business Resource List

Local

Dublin Chamber of Commerce
www.DublinChamber.org
614-889-2001
 
City of Dublin – General Information
614-410-4400
www.DublinOhioUSA.gov

City of Dublin – Economic Development
614-410-4615
www.EconDev.DublinOhioUSA.gov

Dublin Entrepreneurial Center
www.decindublin.com
614-989-2429

Regional

Better Business Bureau
614-486-6336
www.centralohio.bbb.org
 
Columbus 2020
614-225-6063
www.columbusregion.com

Community Capital Development Corporation
614-645-6171
www.ccdcorp.org

NAWBO Columbus
614-636-2926
www.nawbocolumbusohio.com
 
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
614-228-4201
www.ohiochamber.com

Women's Business Center of Ohio
614-732-0981
www.wbcohio.org
 

State
 
1st Stop Business Connection
614-466-4232, 800-248-4040
www.business.ohio.gov/starting
 
Columbus Small Business Development Center
614-287-5294
www.sbdccolumbus.com
 
Governor’s Office
614-644-4357
www.governor.ohio.gov/
 
JobsOhio
614-224-6446
www.jobs-ohio.com

Minority Business Enterprise Division
614-728-0088
http://development.ohio.gov/minorityservices.htm

Ohio Attorney General
614-466-4986, 800-282-0515
www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov
 
Ohio Auditor of the State
614-466-3402, 800-443-9275
www.ohioauditor.gov

Ohio Development Services Agency
Central Ohio Office: 800-848-1300
www.development.ohio.gov
 
Ohio Department of Taxation
888-405-4039 - business line
www.tax.ohio.gov
 
Ohio Department of Workers’ Compensation
614-644-6292 or 800-644-6292
www.bwc.ohio.gov
 
Ohio EPA
614-644-3020
www.epa.state.oh.us
 
Ohio Secretary of State
614-466-2655
www.sos.state.oh.us

Ohio Statewide Development Corporation
614-481-3214
www.osdc.net
 

Federal

Internal Revenue Service
614-280-8691
www.irs.gov
 
Small Business Administration
614-469-6860
www.sba.gov/offices/district/oh/columbus

The SBA has multiple programs that can help small businesses gain access to capital and bonding. For more information, visit www.sba.gov/services.
 

Customer, Supplier, Competitor and Community Statistics

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