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Ohio Means Business” and the Ohio Department of Development works to provide assistance to firms of all sizes and backgrounds in an effort to cultivate a successful business climate. The Department offers a variety of business development resources and incentives all with a common goal to generate new investment in the state and create and retain jobs for Ohio's outstanding workforce.

The Office of Tax Incentives (OTI) is responsible for managing the state's business development tax incentive programs and overseeing the administrative performance of various local property tax incentive programs. Office staff also provides support to the members of the Ohio Tax Credit Authority, who are charged with the duty of reviewing and approving tax credits for job creation and retention projects throughout the state.

The Ohio Enterprise Zone program is an economic development tool administered by municipal and county governments that provides real and personal property tax exemptions to businesses making investments in Ohio.

Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) of Ohio Department of Development Within the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Division, the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) is considered the gateway for small business owners and entrepreneurs to access supportive services.