Business Attraction & Retention
Available Sites & Buildings
Check out our ZoomProspector site for a list of available development sites and buildings.
Incentives
Our incentives are designed to help you choose Hardin County for your business location or expansion.
Business Retention and Expansion
The Hardin County Office of Economic Development relies on feedback from local businesses to inform the directives of our organization and those of local policy makers.
The Hardin County Office of Economic Development operates a comprehensive Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) program that is designed to help connect with local employers and to assist in the implementation of projects that create local businesses growth. Through visits and questionnaires, the BR&E program is able to identify areas where local, state, or federal resources may be available to assist local firms in their profitable growth.
Whether your organization is seeking building and equipment financing, workforce development funding, site selection assistance, research & development assistance, or permitting assistance; Hardin County Economic Development can help streamline the process.
All local business owners, operators, and management are encouraged to participate in the BR&E program.
Workforce Development
Hardin Career Task Force
Formed as a partnership between businesses, employers, workforce development professionals and educators in Hardin County, the Career Task Force collaborates to create awareness of in-demand occupations in our area, and to create an understanding of in-demand knowledge and skills. Access resources about apprenticeships, upskilling with TechCred, learn about our 3E initiative, and more.
Small Business & Entrepreneurship
SBDC at Rhodes State
The Region 3 Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Rhodes State College is a public-private partnership supported by the US Small Business Administration, the Ohio Department of Development, Rhodes State College and other local partners. Through its programs and services, the Center provides entrepreneurial development assistance, training and business consulting to start-up and emerging business owners. The Center's services are offered at no cost to the client and all services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis.
Development Partnerships
RGP
The Regional Growth Partnership (RGP) is part of the JobsOhio partner network, charged with supporting job creation in northwest Ohio.
RGP offers a full range of traditional business development services, working in conjunction with their partners at the regional and state levels, to most effectively manage the site selection process.
RGP also works to support employers in the areas of talent and workforce.
JobsOhio
The mission of JobsOhio is to empower world-class corporations, entrepreneurs, and talented individuals to build their businesses and careers in Ohio. Their advocacy and investments in partnership with the State enable sustainable economic growth and a better quality of life for all Ohioans through the power and dignity of work.
Ohio's competitive and profitable business environment makes it easier for companies to form, relocate, or expand in Ohio with solid financial footing. Ohio’s strategic location and pro-business climate bring together a full range of benefits that align with the financial needs of growing businesses.