Return on Investment

Since 1991, the Small Business Development Centers of Ohio Network has helped more than 137,000 small businesses create and retain 185,441 jobs.

Ohio SBDC Network Economic Impact 1991-2005

• For every $1 the state government invests in the Ohio SBDC Network, the Ohio SBDC leverage $6 from federal and local partners.
• Every 3 cents invested generate $1 in client sales.
• Every 60 minutes, Ohio's SBDC clients generate $27,268 in new sales.
• For every $218 dollars invested, Ohio's SBDC clients create or retain a job.
• Every 60 minutes, Ohio's SBDC clients create or retain 3.8 jobs.