There is a long tradition of entrepreneurship in Ohio, and small business is the engine that drives our state's economy. However, as a former small business owner, I understand the daily challenges that entrepreneurs and innovators often face. I believe that it's crucial to Ohio's economic future that we foster an environment in Ohio that encourages the growth of small, and locally-owned, businesses. That's why I've created the GrowNOW program. Read more here...

Bay World Manufacturing
Bay World Manufacturing, a leading supplier of bay and bow window frames to the replacement window industry around the country, has been in business for 26 years. This Mansfield, Ohio-based, family-owned business recently came to a crossroads, however.

“We had been doing pretty well for quite a while, but the competition was growing. We needed either to expand our business’s reach or make the decision to downsize dramatically,” said Bill Tomsich, president of Bay World Manufacturing. Read more...

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