Small Business
There can be no economic recovery in our state or our nation without a thriving small business sector. But too many small businesses – which create more than 64 percent of jobs in our nation – lack access to the capital they need to survive and create jobs. We must ensure that small businesses have the resources they need to rebuild our economy and promote economic development around Ohio.
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Brown Alerts Eligible Businesses To Approaching Deadline For Loans From U.S. Small Business Administration
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is alerting small businesses and non-profit organizations in northwest Ohio of loans available through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Because of severe weather in Fulton, Lucas, and Williams counties, SBA is offering working capital loans to help affected businesses recover from any weather related damages. The filing deadline to receive a capital loan is March 1st.
“Small businesses are the life-blood of our economy,” Brown said. “Ohio businesses damaged by extreme weather, whose businesses suffer through no fault of their own, should be helped along on the road to recovery.&rdq…Read More
Posted on 2/4/2013 | -
Brown Statement On Re-Nomination Of Richard Cordray As Director Of The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) released the following statement following Richard Cordray’s re-nomination as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau:
“Middle class consumers - from new homeowners, to college students, to senior citizens - deserve a forceful voice in Washington. Richard Cordray has been a strong consumer advocate during his time as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Under his watch, the Bureau has crafted rules that balance the needs of consumers and the business community – as those of us who supported his nomination, including Ohio’s banks, knew that he would. His leadership i…Read More
Posted on 1/24/2013 | -
Senator Brown makes stop in Fremont
FREMONT - U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown’s 88-county roundtable tour stopped at Terra Community College on Friday, and Brown was surprised by one thing: all the people who came to watch him talk with local business leaders and elected officials.
“There’s a lot of interest,” said Brown, a Cleveland Democrat who was elected to his second term as senator in November.
Brown said the stops usually focus on jobs, and this stop was no exception, as community leaders told him about stagnant wages and increasing expenses. Brown asked Fremont Mayor Jim Ellis how water rates now compared to 10 years ago.
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Posted on 1/19/2013 | -
PARTA, City, Kent State Officials Thank Sen. Brown for Redevelopment Support
Sen. Sherrod Brown got the Cliffs Notes version of Kent's revival Wednesday as city and Kent State University officials gave him a brief tour of three of the downtown redevelopment projects.
Brown first met with Kent Mayor Jerry Fiala, Kent City Manager Dave Ruller, Kent State President Lester Lefton and AMETEK Kent Vice President Matt French at AMETEK's new offices downtown before touring the Kent State hotel and PARTA's transit…Read More
Posted on 1/17/2013 | -
Sen. Brown Kicks-Off 88-County Roundtable Tour In Delaware County With Community Stakeholders
DELAWARE, OHIO - U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Delaware County leaders met on Tuesday for a roundtable discussion on economic development, education, infrastructure investments, and the upcoming session of Congress.
The roundtable is the first in a series of county roundtables Brown will convene across Ohio during his second term in the Senate. In Brown’s first term, he held more than 200 community roundtable meetings, including at least one session in each of Ohio’s 88 counties.
“These roundtables – open conversations with local leaders – are really an opportunity to bring commonsense Ohio-grown ideas to the nation’s Capitol,…Read More
Posted on 1/15/2013 | -
Sen. Brown Announces New Federal Resources For Business In Coshocton County
A Coshocton County business will receive a federal loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make system improvements. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced The Frontier Power Company will receive a $6.4 million loan from USDA’s Rural Development branch.
“Small businesses-especially in rural communities—are the backbone of our economy, creating up to two-thirds of new jobs in our country. Access to capital is vital for these small businesses,” Brown said. “These new resources from the Agriculture Department will allow The Frontier Power Company to continue serving residents of Coshocton County.&rdquo…Read More
Posted on 10/5/2012 | -
Brown Announces Approval Of New Federal Resources For Emergency Assistance In Vinton County
New federal assistance is available for Vinton County recovering from high winds and severe storms this summer. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared Vinton County a federal emergency disaster area. Local officials and community leaders in Vinton County can apply for federal funding for emergency work, debris removal, and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by storms and winds beginning on June 29-July 2, 2012.
“This FEMA disaster designation is the right decision for Vinton County,” Brown said. “This summer’s severe storms have left many Ohio families…Read More
Posted on 9/21/2012