PARTNERSHIPS That MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We believe that partnerships and collaboration are the key to opportunity, development, and growth!

Business Resource Network

The Business Resource Network (BRN) in Tuscarawas County is a unique and collaborative initiative developed to help businesses grow and thrive in their communities.  Knowing that businesses often do not have the time and resources to access the assistance they need, the BRN uses an efficient approach to learn more about your business and help you access the resources, assistance and services needed in the most efficient and productive way possible.

As your single point of contact, we are excited to have the opportunity to meet with local business leaders and learn more about the companies in our area. We look forward to continuing to connect local businesses with the resources available and assist with their current challenges and opportunities.

Please find a comprehensive list of our organization partners at this link: http://www.thebrn.net/ContactUs/Area6/Area6Partners.aspx, and a complete explanation of the BRN at this link: http://www.thebrn.net/ContactUs/Area6.aspx. 

Contact us to learn more about the Business Resource Network (330) 602-4422

The Small Business Development Center at Kent State – Tuscarawas

The Ohio Small Business Development Center (OSBDC) provides services to assist small businesses. Through the OSBDC you can gain the assistance you need to move through all stages of business development - from your idea, through start-up, development and into growth and expansion.

  • Our mission is to accelerate business success

  • Our vision is to be the resource for business expertise

  • Our values:

1. Economic Impact - the reason for our existence
2. Service - the spirit with which we work
3. Guidance - the nature of our efforts

The OSBDC can help you with an operational or start-up business. Management and technical assistance is available to help in developing a business plan or address a specific concern. We can help you to obtain the proper permit, licenses or forms. We can also help with community demographics, economic development activities, international trade leads and assistance and technology resource. For more information please click on the following link: 
https://www.kent.edu/tusc/ohio-small-business-development-center or call Steve Schillig at 330-308-7479.

The Business Factory

The Tuscarawas County Business Factory (BF) is designed to help accelerate the growth and success of entrepreneurial companies through an array of business support resources and services that are cost-effective. Successful progression through the Business Factory model includes maximizing services, scheduling consultative meetings with advisors and initiating meetings with the Review Committee.

For more information please click on the following link: https://www.tuscedc.com/business-factory

Buckeye Career Center

Buckeye Career Center offers over 30 career-technical education programs for high school students, nine full-time Adult Education programs, and numerous part-time courses for adults.

Adult Education

Looking for a new career direction? Want a new hobby? Buckeye's Adult Education program has something for you within our full-time adult education and part time offerings. Whether you are aspiring to learn a new trade or needing retraining, our full-time programs offered during the day and evening are for you. If you want to meet new people or join your friends for a few weeks of learning something new, try our part-time classes.

For more information please click on the following link: http://www.buckeyecareercenter.org/

Kent State at Tuscarawas

Located on 180 acres in New Philadelphia, Kent State Tuscarawas boasts a vibrant and friendly atmosphere with over 2100 students served through credit programming and another 4500 individuals served through non-credit courses offered by the Office of Business and Community Services. Students can complete 16 associate and 11 bachelor's degrees, as well as certificate programs. A few of the largest majors include nursing; business; computer design, animation and game design; and veterinary technology, which is one of only seven AVMA accredited programs in Ohio.

For more information please click on the following link: https://www.kent.edu/tusc

TEAM NEO

Team NEO is a business development organization focused on accelerating economic growth and job creation throughout the 18 counties of Northeast Ohio.

We do this by building partnerships among local organizations, businesses and government and marketing the region as a whole. Drawing on the combined strength of our 18 counties, we represent a $200+ billion economy with a regional workforce of 2 million and more than 25 higher education institutions.

Our work is driven by robust data analysis that helps create a clear picture of what is and is not working across our regional economy. We use these insights to inform local conversations, influence solutions and impact regional growth. We track the performance of the regional supply chain and business incentives to ensure Northeast Ohio’s employers have the tools they need to grow, attract talent and thrive. Our highly experienced staff is guided by a board of business, economic development and civic leaders who share our passion. It is this combination of skills, results-oriented culture and passion that drives us to develop solutions that create jobs and expand businesses across Northeast Ohio.

For more information please click on the following link: https://teamneo.org/

JOBS OHIO

Economic development is about creating a place where companies can thrive and individuals can enjoy a higher standard of living. JobsOhio plays a leading role in economic development and serves as a catalyst to accelerate growth by investing in communities, helping Ohio’s businesses expand and attracting new companies to the state – all contributing to job creation, greater payrolls and more investment.

For more information please click on the following link: https://www.jobsohio.com/

MAGNET: Manufacturing advocacy and growth network

We’re not your typical consultants. We’re manufacturers. We roll up our sleeves and work closely with your team  to create measurable results. For more than 30 years, we’ve helped Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing businesses compete globally while growing locally. High-touch, high-impact consulting is part of our DNA, and we’re not going anywhere.

MAGNET’s industry-specific engineering, strategic growth, and go-to-market expertise help manufacturers achieve excellence in products and processes. From market research and product introductions, to lean operations and sales management, our Growth Advisors work hand-in-hand with your organization to achieve growth goals.

For more information please click on the following link: https://www.manufacturingsuccess.org/

Ohio MFG Connect

Ohio MFG Connect’s purpose is to help Ohio Manufacturers become stronger and more successful. The goals are both job retention and growth and to connect Ohio’s Manufacturers with potential customers. We have recently partnered with MAGNET, an Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) to strengthen our mission and bring more services to you!

For more information please click on the following link: https://ohiomfgconnect.com/

OHIO MID-EASTERN GOVERNMENTS ASSOCIATION (OMEGA)

OMEGA is a collaborative body of member governments that serves as a facilitator between state and federal government agencies and local entities to provide opportunities in economic and community development through networking, education, planning, research, and allocation of resources.

We serve ten Ohio counties: Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Muskingum, & Tuscarawas.

For more information please click on the following link: https://omegadistrict.org/

East Central Ohio Building Authority (ECOBA)

The East Central Ohio Building Authority was formed to assure the public safety, health and welfare through timely and professional plans examination and in-process, progressive construction inspection of commercial and industrial buildings. Toward that end, we've developed this site to serve as a helpful tool for you, taking you step-by-step through this critical process and providing you with important jurisdiction and zoning information.

For more information please click on the following link: https://www.ecohba.com/

Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)

District 11 encompasses a seven county region in eastern Ohio, including Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson and Tuscarawas counties. District 11 is responsible for 3,300 lane miles of roads and over 1,000 bridges. Our headquarters is located in New Philadelphia, which is in Tuscarawas County.

For more information please click on the following link: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/