Providing Butler County Microenterprise and Microloan Program is a free training program for individuals who want to learn how to run their own businesses. Services include; development business consulting, business plan development, business consulting and business financing for low income. Completion of the workshop and an approved business plan, individuals are eligible to apply for microloans of $500 to $5,000.

Provides a program designed to facilitate small business growth, job creation, and access to capital. SBDC's provide confidential one-to-one business advising at no cost, management training, and educational programs. It is the only statewide system that works with entrepreneurs in all industries, at all stages of business growth. The Ohio SBDC Certified Business Advisors utilize a business coaching process to assess the business situation and work with entrepreneurs to think through problems, identify the need, find options, and pinpoint solutions. The District 6 SBDC can provide assistance with items such as: access to capital, business plan development, guidance on government regulations, buying/selling business, feasibility analysis, financial analysis, growth strategies, human resources, management, marketing, research, and strategic planning, just to name a few.

Offers a range of consulting services in areas such as: - Customized Board Training: Customized board training presentations to address the particular and timely concerns and issues facing a nonprofit. Specific topics include the role and responsibilities of serving on a board, best practices in nonprofit governance, leadership succession planning and the roles of advisory boards. - Board Consulting: Conducts board consultations for board and staff leaders of nonprofit organizations. The board assessment process engages the full board in a discussion around the best practices in governance. BVU then prepares recommendations and facilitates a process with the board to strengthen its own performance. - Leadership Succession Consulting: Provides leadership succession and transition planning consulting for nonprofit staff and boards, including the development of emergency succession plans, long range staff succession plans and board succession plans. - Operational Consulting: Engagement of volunteer consultants, financial management, technology, marketing, legal and human resources.

Offers classes for individuals interested in starting a small business. 2024 Program: From Business Idea to Business Start-Up. Presented by Eric Smith (CED Educator, Central State University Extension) and Doug Litteral (MBAC, Business Advisor NECIC). * Sep 16 and 18: Design Thinking for Small Business * Sep 23 and 25: Business Models * Sep 30 and Oct 2: Business Branding * Oct 7 and 9: Business Marketing * Oct 14 and 16: Business Resources

Provides assistance to business entities with the filing of the appropriate documents to register their businesses in Ohio. Receives and approves articles of incorporation for Ohio corporations, non-profits,limited liability corporations, limited liability partnerships and grants licenses for out-of-state corporations seeking to do business in Ohio

Provides small business and nonprofit know­-how at Library locations throughout Lucas County. Each month, you’ll find business and nonprofit specialist librarians at different locations. Receive assistance with business plans, industry and donor research, nonprofit grants, and more. 45-minute appointments are available.

Providing Butler County Microenterprise and Microloan Program is a free training program for individuals who want to learn how to run their own businesses. Services include; development business consulting, business plan development, business consulting and business financing for low income. Completion of the workshop and an approved business plan, individuals are eligible to apply for microloans of $500 to $5,000.

Offers free counseling, advice and information on starting a business.

Assists with starting a business and accessing capital. Offers the following services: * Accounting assistance * Business management counseling * Help with certifications * Contract procurement * Estimating/bidding assistance * Identifying local resources * Loan assistance * Marketing plan development * Referrals to financial assistance programs * Program provided through partnership with Akron Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) hosted by the Akron Urban League (AUL) to bring business counseling services to Richland County.

Provides training on various topics and programs are available and can be customized for schools, colleges/universities, faith-based organizations, healthcare systems, employers, legal systems, service providers and other audiences.

Offers a business incubator focused on food businesses and part-time commercial kitchen space to growing food businesses.

Provides small business and nonprofit know­-how at Library locations throughout Lucas County. Each month, you’ll find business and nonprofit specialist librarians at different locations. Receive assistance with business plans, industry and donor research, nonprofit grants, and more. 45-minute appointments are available.

Provides a guide for starting a small buisness in Ohio.

Offers a free 10-week training program for individuals interested in starting and operating a small business. Training includes assistance with developing a business plan and information about budgeting, finance, marketing strategies, and legal issues.

Offers a free 10-week training program for individuals interested in starting and operating a small business. Training includes assistance with developing a business plan and information about budgeting, finance, marketing strategies, and legal issues.

Provides small business and nonprofit know­-how at Library locations throughout Lucas County. Each month, you’ll find business and nonprofit specialist librarians at different locations. Receive assistance with business plans, industry and donor research, nonprofit grants, and more. 45-minute appointments are available.

Provides Entreprenuerial Training Academy, a business training program taught over several weeks to support individuals and small business owners in developing and expanding their business. ETA includes several individuals programs offered by the agency. Business coaching available after completion of course.

Provides small business and nonprofit know­-how at Library locations throughout Lucas County. Each month, you’ll find business and nonprofit specialist librarians at different locations. Receive assistance with business plans, industry and donor research, nonprofit grants, and more. 45-minute appointments are available.

Offers a variety of educational and supportive services for start-up and existing businesses, including business, computer, and social media classes, workshops, and seminars, financial literacy classes, and one-on-one coaching.

Provides an atmosphere and forum in which entrepreneurs can test out ideas in front of a group of professionals representing an array of industries. Help refine the entrepreneur's idea and shape the business model in a way that saves the entrepreneur time and money in a trial and error learning process.