Business & Finance
Starting or managing a business can feel complex. This page brings together trusted federal, state, and local resources to help you register a business, understand taxes, access funding, research markets, and stay compliant. Explore tools for entrepreneurs, small business owners, investors, and job creators — all carefully selected to support informed financial and business decisions.
NOTE: Library staff can help you locate business and financial information, but we cannot provide legal, tax, or investment advice. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a qualified professional.
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Clark County Job Seekers (Ohio Means Jobs)
Labor Laws & Worker Protection
Clark County Job Seekers (Ohio Means Jobs)
Clark State Workforce Trainings
Library Business Resources
Databases
Trusted business databases the Library subscribes to, offering detailed information beyond what you'll find on the open web.
Weiss Financial Ratings
Foundation Directory
The Great Courses: Economics & Finance Lectures
Instructor-Led Business Classes on Gale Courses
Weiss Financial Ratings
Foundation Directory
The Great Courses: Economics & Finance Lectures
Instructor-Led Business Classes on Gale Courses
Where to Find Business & Finance Information
Local Resources
Organizations and agencies that provide business services, programs, and support for Clark County.
Springfield City Business Services
SBDC Springfield
Regional & State Resources
State and nonprofit resources offering business registration guidance, funding programs, and free mentoring to help entrepreneurs start and grow.
State-level Entrepreneurial Resources
Ohio Business Resource Connection
Finance Resources
Primary federal sources for capital access, tax compliance, economic research, and corporate transparency.
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
Find Investment Capital
Quick Business Answers
Quick, credible answers from trusted business sources.
