Posts Tagged ‘Franklin County’

New Franklin County / ECDI Program Aims to Boost Retail Startups

A new program from a partnership between Franklin County and ECDI recently launched to assist retailers throughout Central Ohio. Known as the Retail Incubation Supporting Entrepreneurs (RISE) program, the goal is to support retail businesses, enhance targeted communities and to create sales tax revenue...

June 18th, 2013 | Entrepreneurial Support | Read More

Local Retail Businesses Inivited to Annual Summit on June 12

The Columbus Chamber and The Franklin County Board of Commissioners are collaborating to host this year’s Franklin County Retail Summit on June 12th. The event is free to attend and is planned to help local retailers and retail entrepreneurs gain insights on the local industry. Guest speakers at...

June 9th, 2013 | Upcoming Events | Read More

Loans available for small businesses impacted by storms, power outages

Recent storms and prolonged power outages have resulted in equipment damage, lost inventory, and mounting bills for many area small businesses. However, new low-interest emergency recovery loans could offer some relief. Franklin County’s Economic Development and Planning Department is partnering...