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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 […]
How Veterans Can Successfully Apply for SBA Loans
Veteran entrepreneurs are crucial contributors to the U.S. economy, driving innovation and showcasing the resilience that stems from their military service. With over 2.5 million businesses in the U.S. being veteran-owned, these individuals embody the spirit of innovation, dedication, and service. For veterans looking to fund their ventures, small business loans for veterans through the […]
Borrower Spotlight: Buckeye Metal Finishing
Website: https://www.buckeyemetalfinishing.com/ Location: Dayton County: Montgomery Lending Partner: Wright-Patt Credit Union Buckeye Metal Finishing is a veteran-owned business in Dayton, Ohio serving the aerospace and defense industries. Established in 2013, they are accredited by the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) to provide specialty metal painting and finishing services for projects related to commercial aviation, military use, […]
Borrower Spotlight: JLD Construction
Website: https://www.jld-construction.com/ Location: Columbus County: Franklin Lending Partner: Buckeye State Bank JLD Construction is a heavy construction equipment company based in Columbus, Ohio working primarily on highway, airport, and commercial projects. They are a veteran-owned and minority-owned small business focused on bringing expanded diversity and experience to modernize Ohio’s construction industry. OSDC worked with Buckeye State Bank to secure […]
Borrower Spotlight: CleanTurn International LLC
Website: https://cleanturn.com/ Location: Columbus County: Franklin Lending Partner: PNC Bank CleanTurn provides professional cleaning and demolition services to commercial properties and businesses throughout central Ohio. A veteran-owned business, CleanTurn’s mission is to hire individuals who have faced significant obstacles to employment due to an embattled past, including homelessness, incarceration, human trafficking, domestic violence, or other challenges. “Leveraging cash for […]
Borrower Spotlight: Donald Law Office
Website: https://donaldlawoffice.com/ Location: Baltimore County: Fairfield Lending Partner: Pathways Financial Credit Union After serving 23 years in the U.S. Army, Major Matthew Donald retired from military service to attend law school. Major Donald would eventually establish his own law practice focusing on elder law, estate planning, and veterans services. OSDC worked with Pathways Financial Credit Union to […]
Borrower Spotlight: Acoustic Ceiling and Partition
Website: https://acpohio.com/ Location: Westerville County: Franklin Lending Partner: First Merit Bank Acoustic Ceiling and Partition supplies and installs all types of acoustic and specialty ceilings. They also provide insulation, vapor barriers, carpentry, and interior finishings. ACP is a veteran owned small business and has been recognized by Columbus Business First as one of the fastest growing companies […]