Start your business here

We know that for many of you starting a business seems daunting, the idea and will are there, but the ability to get it going feels impossible. Thankfully there are a bevy of resources to help you get the ball rolling.

Consider working from these 10 steps from the U.S. Department of Small Business Administration to get your plan started. From small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to existing business owners who are looking for an edge, area SBDC’s (Small Business Development Center’s) offer free face-to-face business consulting and at-cost training on topics including business planning, accessing capital, marketing, regulatory compliance, technology development, international trade and much more.

We are happy to provide additional small business resources via the Ohio University Small Business Development Center, Building Bridges 2 Careers, and the Ohio Development Services Agency.

If you are in the process of starting your own business, have general questions, or would like to know more about what services the SeOPA can provide, please contact us.

“SeOPA is routinely working with new data center businesses like SAIHEAT by sharing available site information and helping make introductions to local landowners.

The Port is an excellent resource for connecting new businesses like SAIHEAT to local stakeholders and key resources. Jesse and his board have been consistently strong supporters of education on advanced technology in the agriculture industry, which was established by new businesses such as SAIHEAT and our affiliated non-profit, OCEC.”

Dr. Tao Wu
Chief Operations Officer, SAIHEAT

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