Ohio Small Business Council
The home for small businesses to engage on the issues facing the Ohio economy.
Value Proposition
Belonging to Ohio strongest public policy advocacy voice on critically important business issues
Access to Information and research on Ohio’s business climate and other economic trends
Networking and collaboration with a diverse group of business owners from across the state
Engagement in civic programs to make informed decisions at the state-wide and local levels
Join the Ohio Small Business Council for a $500 introductory rate
Participating in special educational member programs, events, and webinars
Opportunities to “get a return on your dues investment” by participating in Ohio Chamber sponsored value added benefits
- Small Group Health Insurance
- Workers’ Compensation Discounts
Ohio Small Business Priorities
Creation of a public–private partnership connecting Ohio college students with Ohio-based employers to facilitate Ohio-based internships, externships, and co-ops and removal of barriers to entering career technical training programs and vocational jobs.
Advocate for responsible, increased price transparency for health care services, improving efficiency of the system and healthcare outcomes.
Support legislation that strengthens small business options when faced with unknown and/or uncertain regulations.
Explore measures that provide fairness to businesses as it relates to taxes.
Support efforts to reduce regulatory burdens on small business through legislative or administrative action
Support a fair and equitable plan for the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund to achieve solvency.
Ohio Membership
Company Size
industry breakdown
By Location
Ohio Small Business by The Numbers*
Ohio is home to Aproximately
1M
Small Businesses
99.6%
OF ALL EMPLOYERS IN OHIO ARE SMALL BUSINESSES
Ohio Small Businesses Employed
2.2M
Workers in 2019, Accounting for
45%
of total employment
96%
of all businesses in ohio have 20 or fewer employees
*Statistics from U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy - 2022 Small Business Profile.
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