Hard Financial Times, Mean Options!!!

May 13, 2009

In response to questions regarding employment and business start up, I have came up with a list of contacts that may help. I encourage business and personal development in this area. I will assist anyone who is interested in opening a business or seeking additional training to provide for themselves and their families in the Lynchburg Area.

Sincerely,

Jeremy R. Shaffer

Highland County Chamber of Commerce
Katy Farber, Director 937-393-1111
Assistance with Business Plans, training, and development. SBA contact.
www.highlandcountychamber.com

Highland County Economic Development
Dan Cowdrey, Director 937-393-0339
Assistance with Government Funding and Strategic Planning within Highland County

Business Resource Center – Wilmington
Earl Gregory, Business Counselor 937-469-2058
Small Business Start Up, Career Training, Retraining, Seeking Employment, Retirement
www.backtoworkohio.com

Small Business Administration (SBA)
Bonnie Deer, 513-684-2814 X207
Assistance with Business Financing & Business Planning
Mondays on site 10AM-3PM National Bank & Trust

Southern State Community College Enterprise Center
Providing support, Tech assistance, and networking for entrepreneurs and business
937-695-9002 www.sscc.edu

The Ohio Small Business Development Center
Provides Confidential, free, in-depth business consulting
740-593-1797 www.southerncenter.ohio.edu

Appalachian Regional Entrepreneurship Group
Provides Customized consulting services to help start and grow business
740-593-1797 www.voinovichcenter.ohio.edu

SCORE
Service Corps of Retired Executives
Provides counselors to work with entrepreneurs and small business
513-684-2812 www.scoreworks.org/

Southern Ohio Procurement and Outreach Center
Provides help and assistance for business to sell to federal and state agencies
800-408-1334 www.sopoc.org
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