Organizations that can help with financing
Delaware County Finance Authority (DCFA)
Created in 2006, the DCFA assists in economic development and job creation in Delaware County.
Under Ohio Revised Code 4582, the powers of a finance authority include the ability to issue tax-exempt and taxable bonds for business, developer, non-profit and governmental projects; acquire/dispose of property; receive state and federal grants and loans; and exercise eminent domain. The DCFA also can offer sales-tax savings on construction materials through its Construction Financing Program.
The DCFA works in partnership with traditional lending institutions and its public partners to provide the most advantageous financing for your project.
To learn more about the DCFA, click here.
To download the DCFA project application form, click here.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
The SBA is an independent agency of the federal government, created in 1953 to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns. Small businesses are a critical component of the U.S. economy and the SBA offers a wide range of tools and resources.
Among these resources are loans, loan guarantees, contracts and counseling sessions.
To learn more about the SBA, click here.
Ohio Development Services Agency
This state government agency offers a wide variety of assistance to business owners in Ohio.
To learn more, click here.