Small Business

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July 28, 2013 

How Federal Disaster Loans Work

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a major partner with FEMA which offers low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters and business of all sizes. Small businesses, and most non-profit organizations can apply for working capital loans to cover operating expenses during federally declared disasters.

 SBA gives grants to support R&D, small business innovation

July 25, 2013 

SBA gives grants to support R&D, small business innovation

Supporting programs for innovative, technology-driven small businesses under SBA's Federal and State Technology (FAST) partnership program, the U.S. Small Business Administration has granted 20 awards, of $95,000 per award, for FY 2013 to 20 state and local economic development agencies, business development centers, and colleges and universities. Candidates were submitted by the governors of all…

 Ohio Worker’s Comp system denies that it overbilled employers

July 25, 2013 

Ohio Worker’s Comp system denies that it overbilled employers

Backed by business and labor groups, the state agency for injured workers has filed new legal documents in its fight to overturn a judge's ruling that some employers were overcharged $860 million in workers' compensation premiums from 2001 to 2009.

 The challenge of closing loopholes in Ohio’s budget

July 23, 2013 

The challenge of closing loopholes in Ohio’s budget

Despite calls from across the political spectrum to reduce the dozens of so-called loopholes in Ohio's tax code, the number of groups that receive special tax breaks grew in the most recent state budget, according to a Dayton Daily News analysis.