Ohio Small Business Development Center at Miami University VOALC

Ohio Small Business Development Center at Miami University VOALC Our mission is to accelerate Ohio's economy by helping people start, sustain, and grow their busines Business Development

Are you paying $20/mo. for basic ChatGPT?  OR are you using the free version, but want to know if it's worth $20/mo.  Jo...
03/19/2026

Are you paying $20/mo. for basic ChatGPT? OR are you using the free version, but want to know if it's worth $20/mo. Join and find out what you could be doing to get more out of this amazing AI tool.
We are excited to have Ryan from Schuetter Consulting help you get real output immediately!

Please click this link to find our more and register for this Free Virtual Workshop on Thursday, April 2nd at 9 am.
https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/workshop.aspx?ekey=53460002

West Chester Liberty Chamber AllianceNWWC Chamber of CommerceOxford Ohio Chamber of CommerceClermont Chamber of Commerce Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce Greater Hamilton Chamber of CommerceMiami University RegionalsFairfield Chamber of CommerceThe Chamber of Commerce serving Middletown, Monroe & Trenton

Want to be a more effective leader?Ever find yourself in one place, but thinking about another?  Do you let your busy mi...
02/24/2026

Want to be a more effective leader?

Ever find yourself in one place, but thinking about another?
Do you let your busy mind keep you from being fully present & focused?

If so, attend this workshop at the Miami University Learning Center at VOA: https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/workshop.aspx?ekey=53460003
The Ohio SBDC at Miami Regionals has partnered with Kim Fende of Soothe by Sound to utilize sound therapy to create a unique experience.

March 19th from 1-3 pm
We hope to see you there!

The Chamber of Commerce serving Middletown, Monroe & TrentonOxford Ohio Chamber of Commerce NWWC Chamber of Commerce Clermont Chamber of Commerce Miami University Voice of America Learning Center Miami University Regionals West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Soothe By Sound

02/04/2026

The Clermont Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ohio Small Business Development Center, proudly announces the winners of the prestigious Business Excellence Awards, presented by Duke Energy. These awards recognize the outstanding achievements of individuals and businesses that contribute t...

01/12/2026

We are proud to offer our Annual Small Business Tax Seminar virtually on Zoom at 9 am on Friday, February 6th.

Please register using this link: https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=53460001

Please attend this informative session for Small Business tax tips, featuring a Q&A with tax experts.

Topics include:
- Forms of Organization – Advantages/Disadvantages
- Federal, State, and Local taxes for new businesses
- Best Tax Practices for Small Business
- Small Business Tax Tips for filing 2025 Tax Returns
- IRS tax changes for 2026

Speakers:
Dan Carroll, CPA, M.ED - Associate Professor, Miami University, Commerce Department
Paul Williams, CPA, MBA - Clinical Professor, Miami University, Commerce Department
Steve Feldman, JD, MBA - Clinical Professor, Miami University, Commerce Department
Tim Bingaman, CBA, M.Ed - Business Advisor, Miami University Commerce Department

Fairfield Chamber of Commerce NWWC Chamber of Commerce Clermont Chamber of Commerce The Chamber of Commerce serving Middletown, Monroe & Trenton Miami University Regionals. Miami University Voice of America Learning Center Oxford Ohio Chamber of Commerce West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

Deadline Extended for an Exciting $4000 Grant Opportunity:  https://tinyurl.com/TrentonSmallBusinessGrantOhio SBDC at Mi...
12/02/2025

Deadline Extended for an Exciting $4000 Grant Opportunity: https://tinyurl.com/TrentonSmallBusinessGrant
Ohio SBDC at Miami Regionals -City of Trenton, Ohio Small Business Development Grant Program
The Ohio SBDC at Miami Regionals, in partnership with the City of Trenton, announces a grant program that will provide a total of $20,000 in financial assistance for small businesses located in Trenton, Ohio. Through the application process, up to ten grants not to exceed $4,000 for each individual qualifying recipient will be awarded. The funds must be used in efforts to improve the vitality of their business. Examples include capital improvements, expansion investments, and other growth-related efforts.
Grant Program Details:
1. Funds must be used for business growth, expansion, or capital improvements.
2. Recipients must be located or in the process of locating within the city limits of Trenton, Ohio, with a permanent commercial location and address.
3. Businesses must be established (bonded, licensed, and/or insured, as required by each industry).
4. Grant funds may be used for a future purchase of equipment or facade improvements.
5. Recipients must be able to submit all forms required through the Ohio Small Business Center (SBDC) at Miami Regionals, as well as invoices for proposed purchases.
6. Grant recipients are required to report back to the SBDC no later than thirty (30) days after receiving the grant funds.
7. For profit businesses and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. Government and other related agencies are not eligible to apply.
The Trenton, Ohio Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) will select the recipients based on the individual merit of their applications and will not discriminate based on age, race, religion, s*x, disability, or national origin.
Applications are due no later than 5:00 PM EST on December 12, 2025
Please use the following link to apply: https://tinyurl.com/TrentonSmallBusinessGrant
Reach out to Holly Schultheis with any questions: [email protected]

Thrilled to partner with Duke Energy to support local small businesses!A huge thank-you to Duke for investing in some in...
11/17/2025

Thrilled to partner with Duke Energy to support local small businesses!
A huge thank-you to Duke for investing in some incredibly hard-working entrepreneurs in Middletown. Kim Vogelgesang spoke beautifully about Duke’s commitment to small businesses—and she brought the giant check!

Congratulations to the award recipients: Start Printing with Robin, Gravel Road Brewery, LA International, Crooked Dog Comics, FadeZone, Frazier's Kitchen, The Boss Bay, Christina's Creative Hair Design, and Woogie's Urban Soils & Garden Center.

Grateful for the outstanding SBDC team—David Riggs, Karla Boldery, and especially Holly Schulthuis—for leading the application process and making this possible. Proud to be part of this work!

And a special thanks to Jacob Schulte and Michalla Perkins from the City of Middletown for attending and for their continued partnership.

Exciting Grant Opportunity:  https://tinyurl.com/TrentonSmallBusinessGrantOhio SBDC at Miami Regionals -City of Trenton,...
11/01/2025

Exciting Grant Opportunity: https://tinyurl.com/TrentonSmallBusinessGrant

Ohio SBDC at Miami Regionals -City of Trenton, Ohio Small Business Development Grant Program

The Ohio SBDC at Miami Regionals, in partnership with the City of Trenton, announces a grant program that will provide a total of $20,000 in financial assistance for small businesses located in Trenton, Ohio. Through the application process, up to ten grants not to exceed $4,000 for each individual qualifying recipient will be awarded. The funds must be used in efforts to improve the vitality of their business. Examples include capital improvements, expansion investments, and other growth-related efforts.

Grant Program Details:

1. Funds must be used for business growth, expansion, or capital improvements.

2. Recipients must be located or in the process of locating within the city limits of Trenton, Ohio, with a permanent commercial location and address.

3. Businesses must be established (bonded, licensed, and/or insured, as required by each industry).

4. Grant funds may be used for a future purchase of equipment or facade improvements.

5. Recipients must be able to submit all forms required through the Ohio Small Business Center (SBDC) at Miami Regionals, as well as invoices for proposed purchases.

6. Grant recipients are required to report back to the SBDC no later than thirty (30) days after receiving the grant funds.

7. For profit businesses and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. Government and other related agencies are not eligible to apply.

The Trenton, Ohio Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) will select the recipients based on the individual merit of their applications and will not discriminate based on age, race, religion, s*x, disability, or national origin.

Applications are due no later than 5:00 PM EST on November 14, 2025

Please use the following link to apply: https://tinyurl.com/TrentonSmallBusinessGrant

Reach out to Holly Schulthies with any questions: [email protected]

Yesterday our staff had the opportunity to host Senator George Lang of Ohio's 4th Senate District on the work we are doi...
10/21/2025

Yesterday our staff had the opportunity to host Senator George Lang of Ohio's 4th Senate District on the work we are doing and the people we are serving.

Extremely proud to meet Congressman Dave Taylor at the Clinton County Port Authority for the quarterly Economic Developm...
08/22/2025

Extremely proud to meet Congressman Dave Taylor at the Clinton County Port Authority for the quarterly Economic Development update.
The Ohio SBDC at Miami Regionals is dedicated to helping small businesses throughout SW Ohio and it was great to engage with Rep Taylor & local investors.
The SBDC's Jim Buckner, economist & business advisor, and Dave Riggs, Miami SBDC Director, shared their thoughts on the current climate for small businesses.

08/19/2025

Attention: Our office is experiencing a landline phone outage. For immediate assistance, please get in touch with your business advisor directly or email the main office at [email protected].

Address

7847 VOA Park Drive, Liberty Township
Butler County, OH
45069

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+15137273686

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