OSDC’S Economic Impact in Ohio
OSDC underwent significant change in 2023, including the appointment of a new Board President and Executive Director, as well as dramatic growth in our small business lending portfolio. We’re helping more businesses in more places in Ohio than ever before. Insight from our diverse and creative borrowers is informing the new lending programs we’re building […]
Common Small Business Loan Terms
Navigating the world of small business loans can be tricky. Not only are there several different types of business loans, but the interest rates, term lengths and loan amounts all differ. The good news is that there are some common terms that frequently appear across small business loans. Understanding these baseline terms can help you identify […]
Seven Things Businesses Should Tackle Before 2024
OSDC’s Executive Director, Katie Kramer, was featured in a recent article in The Playbook discussing seven things small business owners should do before the end of the year. Experts across the country shared these seven tips: As you finalize your 2024 finances and plans, we look forward to supporting your efforts and helping you secure the financing […]
OSDC Announces Katie Kramer as new Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 13, 2023 Ohio Statewide Development Corporation Announces Katie Kramer as New Executive Director Kramer will use her policy and economic development experience to lead the organization as a proactive small business partner COLUMBUS – The Ohio Statewide Development Corporation (OSDC) announced today the appointment of Katie Kramer as its new executive […]
Borrower Spotlight: Mode Architects
Website: Mode Architects Location: Groveport County: Franklin Lending Partner: Park National Bank Mode Architects is a full-service architecture firm started in 2008 and located in Groveport, Ohio. Their services include architectural planning, interior design, space planning and branded environments, with a focus on office, bar/restaurant, healthcare and parking garage projects. OSDC worked with Park National […]
Borrower Spotlight: Boss Display
Website: Boss Display Location: Columbus County: Franklin Lending Partner: Premier Bank Boss Display Corporation is a specialized manufacturer of interactive exhibits for children that are purchased by museums and other public facilities throughout the world. They are located in Columbus, Ohio and have been in business since 1934, operating out of a 45,000 square foot […]
Borrower Spotlight: Dean Orthodontics
Website: Dean Orthodontics – Get Wired Location: Zanesville County: Muskingum Lending Partner: Peoples Bank Dean Orthodontics is a well-respected orthodontics provider with a strong community reputation and two offices in Ohio; the main office located in Zanesville and a satellite office located in Cambridge, Ohio. They have been in operations since 2012, providing corrective orthodontic […]
Borrower Spotlight: Kiwi’s Clubhouse
Website: Kiwi’s Clubhouse offers Flexible Childcare in Columbus (kiwisclubhouse.com) Location: Lewis Center County: Delaware Lending Partner: Civista Bank Kiwi’s Clubhouse is a childcare provider with locations in Lewis Center and Gahanna, Ohio that has been in operation for 17 years, serving the greater Columbus metropolitan area. They provide flexible daycare options including part-time and full-time […]
Borrower Spotlight: Pearl Aesthetics & Wellness
Website: Pearl | Medical Spa | Custom anti-aging & wellness services | Lancaster (pearlnp.com) Location: Lancaster County: Fairfield Lending Partner: Park National Bank Pearl Aesthetics & Wellness is a full-service boutique medical spa located in Lancaster, Ohio that provides quality medical spa services including botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels and microneedling, helping clients nurture and […]
Borrower Spotlight: Fredericktown Veterinary Clinic
Website: Veterinarian in Fredericktown, OH | Fredericktown Veterinary Clinic (fredericktownvetinc.com) Location: Fredericktown County: Knox Lending Partner: PNC Bank Fredericktown Veterinary Clinic is a full-service farm and companion animal hospital located in Fredericktown, Ohio. The clinic was originally founded in 1954 and has facilities to accommodate large and small animals in-clinic and offers a wide variety […]