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Borrower Spotlight: Central Grip & Lighting Locks In a Fixed Rate and a Stronger Financial Foundation
Website: centralgrip.com Location: Columbus, Ohio County: Franklin County Lending Partner: Park National Bank Loan Program: SBA 504 Built on Experience, Built for the Long Haul Central Grip & Lighting has been a trusted name in Columbus video production since 2011. Co-founded by Jared Greene and Keith Brad Keplinger, the company was built on something most […]
Borrower Spotlight: How Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea Grew From a Columbus Roaster Into a National Brand
Website: crimsoncup.com Location: Columbus, Ohio County: Franklin County Lending Partner: Heartland Bank Loan Programs: SBA 504 (2015, 2016) · Ohio 166 (2023) Built on Coffee, Driven by Independence Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea has been roasting specialty coffee in Columbus since 1991. Founded by Greg Ubert, the company started with a simple but demanding mission: […]
Borrower Spotlight: SB Home Staging & Design Buys Gahanna HQ
Borrower Spotlight: SB Home Staging & Design Brings Its Operation Home to Gahanna Website: sbhomestagingdesign.com County: Franklin County Lending Partner: Park National Bank Where Architecture Meets Fashion SB Home Staging & Design was built on a partnership that works exactly because the two founders bring completely different expertise to every project. Mauro Segabinazzi is a […]
SBA 504 Partner Buyouts: Financing Ownership Transitions the Smart Way
Ownership transitions are a natural part of business growth. Whether due to retirement, strategic restructuring, or shifting priorities, partner buyouts can create both opportunity and complexity. What many business owners and lenders do not realize is that the SBA 504 program can be used to facilitate certain partner buyouts when structured properly. What Is a […]
Borrower Spotlight: Nayosha Hospitality and the Quality Inn – Streetsboro
Website: https://www.choicehotels.com/ohio/streetsboro/quality-inn-hotels/oh607?mc=llgoxxpx Location: Streetsboro County: Portage Lending Partner: LendingClub Bank Ownership transitions can open the door to new growth when structured strategically. Nayosha Hospitality LLC provides a strong example of how the right financing solution can support long-term stability and operational efficiency. About Nayosha Hospitality Nayosha Hospitality LLC owns and operates the Quality Inn in […]
Borrower Spotlight: Lee Martin Development and Liberty Tax Linden
Website: https://www.libertytax.com/income-tax-preparation-locations/ohio/columbus/11711Location: Columbus, OhioCounty: Franklin CountyLending Partner: Mutual Federal For more than two decades, Lee Martin Development has been a trusted resource for individuals and small businesses in central Ohio. Through its Liberty Tax Service franchise in Linden, the company has helped clients navigate tax preparation, planning, payroll, and bookkeeping with a personal, community-focused approach. […]
2025 Year in Review: OSDC’s Impact Across Ohio
As 2025 comes to a close, Ohio’s small businesses continue to move forward with the support of strong partnerships and the right access to capital. Throughout the year, we worked alongside lenders, community organizations, and business owners to support projects that created jobs, expanded operations, and strengthened local economies across the state. This year-in-review highlights […]
Celebrating Our 2025 OSDC Award Winners
Each year, OSDC has the privilege of working alongside lenders, referral partners, and community organizations that are deeply committed to supporting Ohio’s small businesses. Our annual awards are an opportunity to pause, reflect, and celebrate the partnerships that make this work possible. The 2025 OSDC Award Winners represent excellence in collaboration, innovation, and community impact. […]
Borrower Spotlight: 5B’s
Website: https://www.5Bs.com Location: Zanesville County: Muskingum Lending Partner: Premier Bank 5B’s began in the Biles family basement in 1980 and has grown into one of the nation’s leading full-service apparel decorators. Founded by Lee Biles, a proud veteran, the company has built its success on dedication, discipline, and craftsmanship—values that continue to shape its culture […]
Borrower Spotlight: Drake Dance Academy, LLC
Website: https://www.drakedanceacademy.com Location: Dublin County: Franklin Lending Partner: Park National Bank Drake Dance Academy, LLC is a dance academy formed in 2016 and located in Dublin, Ohio. It is 100% owned by its founder Morgan Drake Foster and is run by Morgan and her husband Andrew Foster. The company began in 2016 with 23 students […]