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Welcome to Downtown Mansfield Incorporated's Business Assistance Hotline. The Business Hotline program’s goal is to provide both potential and existing business owners with all of the resources necessary to start or expand their business. This program consists of links to a variety of detailed information. This information is extensive and the process can be overwhelming. To assist you with this process we have included links to organizations that provide little or no cost assistance to starting or expanding businesses. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 4:30.  You may reach us during these hours at 419.522.00099. Or you may contact    Jennifer Kime, Special Projects Advisor at jennifer@downtownmansfield.com or 419.612.8910.

Business Related Resources

Starting Your Business in Ohio Plan                                                                                              This document on starting a business is developed by the Small Business Development Centers of Ohio and is funded partially through the Ohio Department of Development and the U.S. Small Business Administration. The document contains information on starting a business plan, naming your business, tax, OSHA and environmental requirements, EIN numbers and other employment related information. 

Women's Business Kit                                                                                                                       This is great information. This document provides information regarding programs that are targeted for women owned businesses. Women owned businesses are defined as businesses with a majority ownership by women (51% or more). Some of the links mentioned in this document are also found on our website. Information is also available on the Governor's Award for Women's Excellence in Enterprise.

Government Loan Information for Start-Up and Emerging Businesses                              This document includes information on federal loan programs including SBA Microloan, SBA Express Loan, SBA Low Doc Loan, SBA Prequalification Loan, Certified Development Company [504] Loan, SBA 7[a] Loan Guaranty and various Ohio Loan programs.

Initial Articles of Incorporation                                                                                          Document for Domestic Profit or Non-Profit filing.

Checklist for Restaurant or Mobile Food Vendor Requirements and Regulations

Cottage Food Production Operation

Checklist for Retail Requirements and Regulations

Registration for Ohio School District Withholding

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Report to Determine Liability

Ohio Secretary of State Name Registration Form

Ohio Secretary of State Registration of Limited Liability Company

Ohio Secretary of State Registration for a Corporation

IRS form for Election to become an S Corporation/Form 2553

IRS Form SS-4 for Employer Identification Number

IRS form for Application for Tax Exemption Under Section 501(c)3

Ohio Department of Taxation Application for Vendors License to Make Taxable Sales and NAICS Code List

Application for Ohio Workers Compensation Coverage (Required for employers with one or more employees)

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