Borrower Spotlight: Ohio Glass and Aluminum Company
Website: https://www.ohioglass.com Location: Marysville County: Union Lending Partner: Heartland Bank, a division of German American Bank Ohio Glass and Aluminum Company, a commercial full-line glazing contractor that serves the central Ohio market, is a family-owned business with roots dating back to 1915. It was established in 1990 through the purchase of Ohio Plate Glass Company […]
OSDC Announces Heather Yomboro as Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 1, 2025 Heather Yomboro Appointed Executive Director of Ohio Statewide Development Corporation New Leadership Team Poised to Expand Access to Capital for Ohio’s Small Businesses COLUMBUS – The Ohio Statewide Development Corporation (OSDC) is proud to announce the appointment of Heather Yomboro as its new Executive Director. A seasoned […]
Borrower Spotlight: North Central Fabrication
Website: https://northcentralfabrication.com/ Location: Mansfield County: Richland Lending Partner: Park National Bank North Central Fabrication provides structural steel, joist & deck, and miscellaneous metals for projects related to education, retail, healthcare, industrial, and amusement park industries. Its main office is in Mansfield, Ohio, but they work on projects across the United States. OSDC worked with Park […]
Borrower Spotlight: Modo Yoga
Website: https://modoyoga.com/columbus/ Location: Columbus County: Franklin Lending Partner: Park National Bank Modo Yoga Columbus is an independently operated franchise of Modo Yoga International, providing a variety of community-driven yoga classes. Modo Yoga Columbus opened its first franchise in Grandview in 2015 and expanded to a second location in Clintonville in 2024 to better serve its […]
Are You Ready to Grow?
4 Questions Every Small Business Owner Should Ask The most recent topic at the OSDC Means Business Happy Hour Series was all about knowing when it’s time to grow. For small business owners, scaling too fast or without the right foundation can lead to burnout, financial strain, or even collapse. How do you avoid that? […]
Borrower Spotlight: Site Waste Service, LLC
Website: https://wrightmaterial.com/ Location: Columbus, OH County: Franklin Lending Partner: Park National Bank Site Waste Service and Wright Material Solutions are home-grown Columbus, Ohio businesses serving the construction industry. They provide dumpster services, haul materials and waste to and from sites, and offer demolition services. Originally located in Franklinton, the companies are now located in south […]
Navigating Green Energy Financing: How Small Businesses Can Achieve Their Sustainability Goals with Traditional Financing Tools
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) promised new financing programs for small businesses looking to embrace green energy solutions. Many had hoped to leverage IRA funding to make their operations more energy-efficient, reduce carbon footprints, and lower utility costs. However, with several IRA green energy financing programs unavailable due to federal funding freezes and legal challenges, […]
Navigating SBA Policy Changes – What You Need to Know
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has long been a crucial ally for small businesses, providing financial support and resources to help them grow and succeed. Recently, the SBA has introduced several policy changes that have understandably created some uncertainty among small business owners. While some of these changes may seem daunting, the good news […]
Borrower Spotlight: Manifold & Phalor, Inc.
Website: https://www.manifoldphalor.com/ Location: Canal Winchester County: Fairfield Lending Partner: The Savings Bank Manifold & Phalor is a manufacturer in Canal Winchester, Ohio providing Design, welding, fabrication, and machining repair services for the energy, military, and commercial aviation sectors. Founded in 1946, they provide Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) services, welding, cleaning, and repair for machine components […]
OSDC Means Business: Defining Growth in Ohio
Ohio has long been recognized for its thriving metropolitan centers, particularly the “Three C’s”(Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus). These cities have been Ohio’s economic powerhouses, but recent trends suggest that Ohio’s growth story is shifting. Economic development efforts are driving new opportunities across the state, with industries outside the Three C’s taking center stage in ways […]