Piketon MBAC - Satellite Office to Cincinnati

06/19/2026

💸 Up to $50K for Appalachian Ohio Businesses

OhioSE and JobsOhio have already helped over 100 small businesses in the region through the JobsOhio Small Business Grant. Funds go toward equipment, infrastructure, training and growth costs.

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OhioSE, a proud JobsOhio partner, fosters economic development in Southeast Ohio with small-town charm, abundant resources, and an affordable cost of living.

06/17/2026

🏭 Build Your Business at ACEnet

The Appalachian Center for Economic Networks serves 32 counties in Appalachian Ohio with incubator space, commercial kitchen access, business coaching, certifications, digital tools, and more. Women, minority, and veteran owned businesses especially welcome.

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Building networks, supporting innovation, facilitating collaboration with Appalachian Ohio’s businesses to create a strong, sustainable regional economy.

06/12/2026

💡 Got a Tech Startup or Innovation in Southeast Ohio?

TechGROWTH Ohio provides seed capital, business expertise, and venture development services for startup and tech companies across 19 counties in Appalachian Ohio. Backed by Ohio University and the Ohio Third Frontier program.

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Venture Outside the Box We help identify and nurture high tech, high growth, high potential startups in Southeast Ohio. Venture Outside the Box We help identify and nurture high growth, high potential startups in Southeast Ohio. OUR APPROACH OUR SOLUTION I have an Idea.

06/10/2026

🌐 Free Business Help in Southeast Ohio

The Ohio SBDC at Ohio University offers no cost, one on one advising for small businesses across 13 counties in southeastern Ohio. Business plans, financials, marketing, capital access and more.

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The OU Small Business Development Center provides no-cost business assistance to small businesses in thirteen counties in Southeastern Ohio.

06/08/2026

05/19/2026

🚨 Small Business Owners: This One’s For You

Compliance mistakes can cost thousands—but we’re bringing the experts directly to you.

Join our FREE Spring into Compliance Series featuring state and federal agencies covering:
✅ Taxes
✅ Workers Comp
✅ Employee Rights
✅ Wage Laws
✅ Retirement Plans

📅 Starts June 4, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM
💻 Live Zoom (no recordings)

⚠️ Only 100 spots available
Register now: http://bit.ly/4ff9jJA

05/14/2026

🚨 Small Business Owners: BIG Opportunity Alert 🚨

The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched the new Patriot Pitch Competition, giving entrepreneurs across America the chance to compete for a share of a $1 MILLION cash prize pool 💰🇺🇸

Funded by Clover, this national competition celebrates innovation, economic impact, and the power of small businesses driving America forward.

Eligible businesses that have used qualifying SBA capital products are encouraged to apply by June 10.

🏆 Competition Highlights:
✅ $1 million total prize pool
✅ National recognition
✅ Live finals event in Washington, D.C.
✅ Networking with investors, industry leaders & policymakers
✅ Supplier matchmaking opportunities

Applications and details:
🌐 [www.sba.gov/freedom250](http://www.sba.gov/freedom250)

Small businesses continue to shape the future of America. This is your chance to showcase your story, impact, and innovation on a national stage.

05/11/2026

Mark your calendars for this Summer! ☀️

Learn more about SBIR/STTR, TVSF and hear from experts in the technology field. 💡

To register for any of the sessions, click the link below. 👇

https://soapex.ecenterdirect.com/events

05/11/2026

🙌 Happy Economic Development Week!

We are grateful to all of our local and regional economic development partners across our 25-county region, and JobsOhio, our statewide partner, for working hard to make economically stronger!