Resources
Helpful Links
We are pleased to share the following information on other resources available to Northwest Ohio entrepreneurs. In addition, Rocket Ventures maintains an extensive library that is available for use by our clients.
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Resources

We are pleased to share the following information on other resources available to Northwest Ohio entrepreneurs. (We are happy to provide, but are not responsible for the content on third party sites.)

The Resource Navigator
The Resource Navigator is a free online portal intended to guide entrepreneurs at all stages of business development to the proper resource providers in the region. We are committed to facilitating connections that enable these groups to come together and contribute to great companies and the entrepreneurial culture in Northwest Ohio. (Supported in part by the Launch and Rocket Ventures programs and the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce)

Launch Library
We maintain an extensive library housed at the Regional Growth Partnership’s offices that is available for use by our clients.

Angel Funds/Venture Capital

  • Core Network
    CoreNetwork is a private, independent, and confidential group of Angel Investors in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.

  • Rocket Ventures
    Rocket Ventures seeks business ideas that have the potential to achieve full-scale commercialization, scalable to $30-50 million in six to eight years. The business must clearly demonstrate a desire and a way to grow very rapidly.

  • Small Business Innovation Research
    Through this program, SBA ensures that the nation’s small, high-tech, innovative businesses are a significant part of the federal government’s research and development efforts.
Chambers of Commerce
Economic Development

  • Allen Economic Development Group
    The Allen Economic Development Group, a public/private partnership, and government officials of both Allen County and the City of Lima, have worked cooperatively to help in the expansion and attraction of new businesses in the county.

  • Community Improvement Corporation of Henry County
    The mission of the CIC is to retain, expand, and attract capital investment and jobs to Napoleon and Henry County.

  • Defiance County Economic Development
    This site is designed to be an informational tool for those interested in expanding or relocating in Defiance County.

  • Erie County EDC
    Erie County Economic Development Corporation, as the lead economic development contact in Erie County, will gladly offer assistance and consultation to anyone wishing to start-up or relocate their business to the area.

  • Fostoria Economic Development Corporation
    The members and allies of the Fostoria Economic Development Corporation are working together to facilitate innovation in economic development in the Fostoria area.

  • Fulton County Economic Development
    The staff of the Fulton County Economic Development Office will work confidentially on your behalf to find a suitable location to suit your company’s specific criteria.

  • Greater Findlay, Inc. (GFI)

  • NORED
    The NORED region is made up of a diverse mix of businesses, from manufacturing and tourism to service and high-tech. NORED takes a “big picture” view of economic development opportunities and pending legislation.

  • Ohio Department of Development
    Engaged every day in marketing, deal-making, innovating, investing, and collaborating, the Ohio Department of Development works at the speed of business to accelerate and support the teamwork that is absolutely necessary for success.

  • Paulding County Economic Development, Inc.
    Find information on Paulding County’s valuable resources, rich history, and information that will help you get started in Paulding County.

  • Regional Growth Partnership
    The Regional Growth Partnership (RGP) is a private-sector-driven and funded economic development company, focused to meet the needs of clients in a confidential, innovative and time-sensitive fashion.

  • Rocket Ventures
    Rocket Ventures seeks business ideas that have the potential to achieve full-scale commercialization, scalable to $30-50 million in six to eight years. The business must clearly demonstrate a desire and a way to grow very rapidly.

  • Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation
    70% of America’s commerce occurs within a day’s drive. Sandusky County is located in the center of the country’s manufacturing core, the Mid-American crossroads and at the center of industrial and economic power of the nation.

  • Third Frontier Project
    The Third Frontier Project was initiated in February 2002. This project is the state’s largest-ever commitment to expanding Ohio’s high-tech research capabilities and promoting innovation and company formation.

  • Williams County Economic Development Corporation
    Whether you require information about our fantastic location, utilities or demographic information they are ready to assist you. This web site contains community information, incentives, and links to a vast amount of information.

  • Wood County Economic Development Commission
    Property listings for Wood County as well as a list of businesses currently located in or moving to Wood County, along with other valuable economic development information.
Entrepreneurial Resources

  • EPIC Toledo
    EPIC, which stands for engaging people, inspiring change, is based on the belief that a region that is influenced by diverse young professionals is a region that can attract and retain them.

  • Launch Program
    Launch provides comprehensive business assistance services to accelerate tech-based business growth, generate new wealth and create high-paying jobs.

  • Lucas County Improvement Corporation
    A private non-profit organization dedicated to developing the economic potential of our region by providing the best resources, planning, and expertise to industry and government.

  • Northwest Ohio SCORE
    “Counselors to America’s Small Business” is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

  • Platform Lab
    Platform Lab provides the best value for any company looking to conduct IT test projects - short term physical or remote access to IT hardware, software and massive bandwidth for all types of companies for the explicit purpose of IT testing and projects.

  • Rocket Ventures
    Rocket Ventures seeks business ideas that have the potential to achieve full-scale commercialization, scalable to $30-50 million in six to eight years. The business must clearly demonstrate a desire and a way to grow very rapidly.

  • The Center for Innovative Food Technology
    Assists manufacturers improve their competitive position through the development and adoption of emerging technologies, industry best practices and novel business approaches within the food and agricultural industry.
Miscellaneous Resources

  • Bowling Green State University
    Bowling Green State University plays an important role to impact the overall economic development process for the benefit of the region, the state and the nation through expanding job opportunities and creating new tax bases.

  • Entrepreneurship Network
    A new public-private partnership focused on leveraging best practices in entrepreneurial leadership to advance economic growth around the world.

  • Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
    The Kauffman Foundation is often referred to as one of the largest foundations in the United States—or as the world’s largest foundation devoted to entrepreneurship.

  • FastTrac® Tech Venture™
    Beyond theories and conjecture, FastTrac TechVenture takes an analytical look at your business.

  • Gorillas and Gazelles
    A professional services company with four service divisions that bring expertise to corporate, middle-market and entrepreneurial clients, as well as professionals and career seekers.

  • National Business Incubation Association (NBIA)
    The National Business Incubation Association (NBIA) is the world’s leading organization advancing business incubation and entrepreneurship.

  • Ohio’s IT Alliance
    The Ohio’s IT Alliance, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 that was formed in 2000 to focus on economic development in the IT industry in Ohio.

  • Planet Eureka
    International Innovation Network.

  • Platform Lab
    Platform Lab provides the best value for any company looking to conduct IT test projects - short term physical or remote access to IT hardware, software and massive bandwidth for all types of companies for the explicit purpose of IT testing and projects.

  • Small Business Administration (SBA)
    The SBA is an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.
Networking
Regional Incubators

  • Agricultural Incubator Foundation and Northwest Ohio Cooperative Kitchen
    As a Director to the AIF, CIFT assists in achieving the mission of educating the community on agriculture and stimulating interest in and respect for agriculture as a mainstay for the area economy.

  • Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs
    Providing resources – financial, intellectual, and technological – in partnership with local educators and business leaders that will facilitate and nurture growth of new and developing enterprises.

  • Launch Program
    Launch provides comprehensive business assistance services to accelerate tech-based business growth, generate new wealth and create high-paying jobs.

  • The Center for Innovative Food Technology
    Assists manufacturers improve their competitive position through the development and adoption of emerging technologies, industry best practices and novel business approaches within the food and agricultural industry.

  • University of Toledo Business Incubation Services
    The University of Toledo is committed to helping researchers and entrepreneurs nurture and grow their businesses. UT’s incubators serve as home to start-up companies that benefit from interaction with UT faculty and students.

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