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Rep. Dovilla and Treasurer Mandel Hold Press Conference Introducing Transparency Legislation to Post State Checkbook Online
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Economic Development

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The Economic Development Department has the ability to invest up to 12% of the state's investment portfolio - about $600 million per year - in special projects that support job growth, promote financial stability, and assist the operations of Ohio's farmers.  To fund such programs, the Treasury places deposits with approved Ohio banks at reduced rates.  The state agrees to earn lower rates when participating banks partner with the Treasury to offer loans that promote economic development in Ohio.

Economic Development administers the following Treasury programs:

 

Small businesses seeking to create or retain jobs in Ohio can receive up to a 3% interest rate reduction on new or existing small business loans.

  

Ohio farmers can receive an interest rate reduction to help offset the upfront costs of their farming operations.

 

Homeowners can receive a 3% interest rate reduction on bank loans to finance energy efficient upgrades.

  

Ohioans can receive a 3% interest rate bonus on savings accounts and receive financial education newsletters.

 

Small business owners, farmers and homeowners are eligible to receive financial assistance to rebuild and recover following an emergency.

  

Small businesses can receive up to a 3% interest rate reduction on new or existing small business loans when used for energy-efficient upgrades.

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Office Of Debt Mgmt
The Office of Debt Management plays an important role in the operation of state government: it oversees the borrowing of funds to assure it is completed in an efficient manner.
    

SaveNOW
SaveNOW, a program offered by the State Treasurer through our linked deposit authority, offers a 3% bonus interest on savings accounts for Ohio citizens.
    

Smart Money Choices
A free personal financial-planning conference series for all Ohioans presented by State Treasurer Josh Mandel, and supported by a variety of statewide and regional partners.
    

Top-Bottom Review 2011
Review Outlines Steps to Improve Operations, Safeguard Investments, Leverage Technology, Increase Transparency and Modernize Banking Practices
    

e-Funds Transfer
Electronic Funds Transfers makes tax payments easy. Entities that have received a notice from the Ohio Department of Taxation can register for electronic payment via the website.
    

Veteran's Preference
Veteran’s Preference provides veterans with priority to be accepted into the GrowNOW and Ag-LINK linked-deposit programs.
    

GrowNOW
A partnership between eligible banks and the Ohio Treasury, enables small business owners to receive a 3% interest rate reduction on small business loans for two years with the opportunity for renewal
    

Renew & Rebuild Ohio
Small business owners, farmers and homeowners are eligible to receive financial assistance to rebuild and recover following an emergency.
    

Ag-LINK
A program for farms to receive an interest rate reduction on new or existing loans or lines of credit up to $150,000. Applications are accepted on an annual basis from January through March.
    

STAR Ohio
The State Treasury Asset Reserve (STAR) of Ohio, which allows government subdivisions – from municipalities to school districts – to invest funds in a highly-rated public investment pool.
    

CPIM
The Center for Public Investment Management (CPIM) provides continuing education to Ohio’s public funds managers and their oversight authorities.
    

CPIM Conference: Bowling
The CPIM (Center for Public Funds Managers) Academy allows public funds managers to increase their financial competencies in managing and safeguarding Ohio’s tax dollars.
    

CPIM Akron
The CPIM (Center for Public Funds Managers) Academy allows public funds managers to increase their financial competencies in managing and safeguarding Ohio’s tax dollars.
    

CPIM Dayton
The CPIM (Center for Public Funds Managers) Academy allows public funds managers to increase their financial competencies in managing and safeguarding Ohio’s tax dollars.
    

CPIM Columbus
The CPIM (Center for Public Funds Managers) Academy allows public funds managers to increase their financial competencies in managing and safeguarding Ohio’s tax dollars.
    

ECO-Link
A partnership between the State Treasurer and participating banks that provides a 3% interest rate reduction for 5 or 7 years on bank loans when completing energy-efficient upgrades to your home.
    

Teacher Academy
The Ohio Treasury's Teacher Academy is a highly successful two-day summer workshop offered in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Council on Economic Education.