SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEUR
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Assisting New and Existing Local Small Businesses
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Over 95% of Wyandot County
businesses have less than 50
employees. Small businesses have
generated over 60% of net new
jobs since 1995 and over 50% of
the working population works in a
small business.
(U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 County Business Patterns &
Nazar, J., Sept. 2013, Forbes )
Who We Are The WCOED is a non-profit 501(c)(6) public /
private organization created to enhance the
economic viability of and quality of life in Wyandot
County. Whether you are a beginning
entrepreneur or an experienced small business
professional, the WCOED is willing to work with
you to find any forms of available assistance that
can help to profitably grow your business.
Our organization offers assistance for those
seeking building & equipment financing, workforce
development funding, site selection assistance,
research & development assistance, and
permitting assistance as well. Whatever your
business or project needs may be, the Wyandot
County Office of Economic Development can
help to streamline the process.
Successful Outcomes
The WCOED has been successful in assisting
local small businesses on a number of occasions
since its inception in 2008.
Contact us today to see how the WCOED can
assist you with your project!
Help is Out There
Effective Partnerships
Although the WCOED does not possess all the
expertise in the area of new business startups
and small business development, our
organization aligns itself with partners who do
provide expertise in a number of these areas.
The WCOED provides local business owners
and operators with a direct link to experts at
organizations such as:
U.S. Small Business Administration
Small Business Development Centers
USDA Rural Development
Local financial institutions
OSU Alber Enterprise Center
In House Expertise
The WCOED can offer direct training and
guidance related to creating an online presence
for your business, and using free marketing
services that best meet your company needs.
We also provide business location services.
What We Do The Wyandot County Office of Economic
Development (WCOED) offers a wide-ranging
scope of services designed to best connect
existing local small businesses as well as new
start up businesses with resources that can aid in
their profitable growth. Through initial discussion
and data collection, the WCOED can connect
local entrepreneurs with local resources, provide
access to resources outside of the local area, and
also provide direct guidance and education in
specific areas. The WCOED is committed to
providing Wyandot County’s small businesses,
the largest part of our local economy, with the
resources they need to both establish themselves
and remain profitable.
Areas of assistance include:
Access to small business loan programs
Online marketing assistance
Business planning and training services
New business filing guidance
Site selection assistance
Contact Us
Wyandot County Office of Economic
Development
109 S Sandusky Ave., Room 16
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
(419) 294-6404
wyandotcountyeconomicdevelopment.com