Business resources
The Columbus Chamber is your one-stop for information. Get started with our new, interactive Business Resource tool. Click on the categories below to find hundreds of business-critical resources from governmental entities and nonprofits. Looking for more? Connect with 2,000 businesses in our member directory.
Search Resources
Filter by Topic
-
Small Business
Government Contacts
Check Ohio First
Check Ohio First is an initiative of the Ohio Department of Development, and the Ohio Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). Their statewide network provides support, training and one-on-one business consulting to Ohio’s small businesses. Their website also connects Ohio suppliers and buyers online.
We partner with private, non-profit and other public organizations to provide Check Ohio First services and programming.
-
Green
Recycle Downtown
A Workplace Recycling toolkit.
-
Green
City of Columbus, Greenspot
A recognition program for Columbus area businesses committed to green practices. Get certified.
-
Green
Government Contacts
Get Green Columbus
Learn about the City of Columbus' commitment to green practices, resources and incentives for local business and more.
-
Green
Government Contacts
Central Ohio Green Pact
Coordinated by MORPC, the network of Pact members includes 27 local governments and other significant organizations.
-
Green
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO)
Information about recycling drop-off locations, waste disposal and hauling, and the Franklin County landfill.
-
Green
Green Community Calendar
Attend green events in the Columbus region.
-
Green
Small Business
Member Testimonial: Royal Document Destruction
“Our reason for joining the Chamber was to increase our
footprint on the City of Columbus and grow our impact.” “As a result, our community presence has never been more successful.” -Rob Grubaugh, sales manager Read more. -
Testimonials
Small Business
Member Testimonial: Zipline Logistics
“It doesn’t make sense to not join the Chamber. It helps you to be more aware of what’s going on in your industry and also keeps you informed on what’s going on outside your industry. The value of our Chamber membership is incredible.”- J.J. Rodeheffer, co-founder. Read More.
-
Small Business
Member Testimonial: State Auto Insurance
“We participate to support business growth in the Columbus Region. Columbus is our headquarters and central Ohio is a key region for us. A healthy local economy is important to our success.”- Win Logan, director, corporate communication. Read More.
-
Testimonials
Small Business
Member Testimonial: Spinelli's Deli
“Being involved in the Chamber is a socially conscious thing to do for the community. Every business has a responsibility to support the Chamber. They are trying to grow the economy, help people move here and create an even more viable business atmosphere.”- Joe Spinelli, president. Read More.
-
Shipping/ Logistics
Testimonials
Small Business
Member Testimonial: RMX Freight Systems, Inc.
"I couldn't be more pleased that we joined the Chamber. It provides wonderful resources and opportunities to build your network. Chamber membership helps you see what's on the horizon in the business community."- Rob Sowers, vice president, sales and traffic. Read More.
-
Testimonials
Small Business
Member Testimonials: Rosati's Windows
“In business, you have to keep your finger on the pulse. I need to know what’s new in the Region and where Columbus is going. The Chamber’s research and analysis help me do that.”- Mike Rosati, president. Read More.
-
Testimonials
Small Business
Member Testimonial: The Refectory Restaurant and Bistro
“I took away a profound new insight into the real value of what the Chamber provides its members. This realization transformed me from just a member to an advocate.”- Kamal Boulos, president. Read More.
-
Sites + Buildings
Testimonials
Workforce
Entrepreneurship
Member Testimonial: Midwest Express Group
"The Chamber provides businesses and organizations opportunities to tap into valuable resources."- Steve Youll, senior staff administrator, human resources. Read More.
-
Small Business
Member Testimonial: ARC Industries
"There is no other single source of business resources under one roof."- Katie Hopper, sales director. Read More.
-
Cost of Doing Business
Finance/Capital
Research
Workforce
Entrepreneurship
TechColumbus
TechColumbus is the public-private partnership whose mission is to accelerate the advancement of Central Ohio’s innovation economy. It is distinguished by its comprehensive breadth of services, including membership, advocacy, venture acceleration and seed funding. Through its services and programming, TechColumbus supports the innovation initiatives of all companies within the region from the newest entrepreneurial startups to the Fortune 500 companies that call Central Ohio home.
-
Workforce
HR-Guide.com
HR-Guide (started in January 1999) is a rapidly growing website containing hundreds of pages of information related to Human Resources.
Mission:
- Provide links to other websites in the HR field;
- Provide free web-based computer programs for HR professionals and students; and
- Provide guides to HR related topics
-
Workforce
OhioMeansJobs.com
Ohio Means Jobs is a job search engine created by Jobs of Ohio for both employers and job seekers. It gathered all job postings online in Ohio region, so that employers and job seekers can use this single site to search for jobs.
-
Workforce
Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation
COWIC (Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation) is Central Ohio's one-stop employment services provider. Our mission is to meet the employment needs of businesses and job seekers to support economic development in Central Ohio. Our staff and partners are dedicated to meeting your employment needs.
COWIC has partnered with Franklin County Job and Family Services, the State of Ohio Job and Family Service, and the City of Columbus to provide assistance to all job seekers including, but not limited to: those who are moving from public assistance and those seeking their next job quickly when they have been dislocated from their current employer. Our primary focus is helping people to obtain, retain or upgrade employment while assisting employers to gain and maintain a qualified workforce.
-
Minority/Diversity
Workforce
Jewish Family Services
Jewish Family Services helps individuals and families facing life's challenges.
Established in 1908, JFS became an independent autonomous agency in 1953. The agency serves people in the two most important aspects of their lives; family and work. We are the only agency in Franklin County, and one of only a half dozen Jewish Family Services nationally, which provides this unique blend of mental health and career services to create an effective combination of empowering tools for clients.
Jewish Family Services has continuously evolved to meet the challenges facing our community members. Whether it is counseling, outreach or career and workforce related assistance Jewish Family Services strives to be a Customer Focused, Quality Leader creating best practices and working to be a valued resource to our community.
-
Minority/Diversity
Workforce
HBCU Connect
We focus on serving the needs of our audience by providing a platform for networking, professional opportunities, educational opportunities and connections with the saavy organizations that are looking to hire from or brand themselves with this tight knit community... We are the best at what we do for several reasons, but mostly because we really CARE about those we serve and the future of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
-
Workforce
Scioto Ridge Job Networking Group
Scioto Ridge connects our members with other Scioto Ridge members who are in job transition who become part of their personal support group during this transitional phase of their lives. When you become a member of a local chapter of the Scioto Ridge Job Networking Group, you instantly become part of a thriving, positively focused and motivational organization. All members are dedicated to helping one another find jobs.
-
Workforce
40 Plus of Central Ohio
40 Plus of Central Ohio is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 tax exempt, member operated, job search training organization for experienced professionals of all ages who are actively seeking better career opportunities. 40 Plus offers training classes, weekly speakers, networking opportunities, generous office space, weekly job circle meetings for additional support, an up-to-date job search library, and much more.
The strength and support of 40 Plus lies in its all volunteer membership of job seeking, dedicated professionals who serve the organization on committees and in leadership roles. Their purpose is to advance individual job searches as well as conduct the daily operations of 40 Plus.
-
Workforce
Human Resources Association of Central Ohio
- Promote HR best practices through monthly education meetings, professional development workshops and certification, member information exchange and recognition of outstanding contributions in the practice of HR.
- Inform members of HR current trends, legal and legislative issues and act as the voice of the HR professional community.
- Encourage responsible leadership through community outreach activities, partner with organizations and educational institutions to prepare youth for entering the workforce, and sponsor emerging HR leaders and student chapters.
- Inspire adherence to a professional code of ethics in the HR field.
-
Workforce
talent rooster
With thousands of video interviews online, TalentRooster allows employers and job seekers to connect with one another on its video interview website through powerful, searchable video interviews.
On the TalentRooster video interview website, you can do a free search for video interviews. Take a look at some of the samples below to see what you'll find — candidates seeking jobs that are professional, polished and pre-screened!
-
Workforce
GET DOT
Social networking group for recruiting professionals
GetDot makes a huge difference in the lives of the children in our community by ensuring that each of our events supports a fantastic children’s charity. To date, our members have contributed thousands of dollars to support local children in our community. In addition, we have collected books, playground equipment and toys to help brighten the day for these needy children.
Contact: Scott Boles -- Co-founder
-
Minority/Diversity
Workforce
Government Contacts
Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission
Recruitment, placement and retention services, training and technical assistance for persons with disabilities
Mission:
To ensure individuals with disabilities achieve quality employment, independence and disability determination outcomes through integrated services, partnerships and innovation.
-
Minority/Diversity
Workforce
Pearl Interactive Network
Our business is a social enterprise that delivers contact center services tapping a workforce of home based, skilled and talented agents nationwide. What makes us unique is the workforce we tap: disabled veterans, veterans, caregivers, military spouses, people with disabilities and people living in geographically challenged areas. We interact and network with clients, candidate referral sources and candidates.
We have access to over 28,000 candidate referral sources and a data warehouse containing over 450,000 veteran resumes. We can ramp up to staff contracts. Our goal is to provide outstanding service.
-
Workforce
Columbusjobs.com
A partnership with Monster.com, users can post jobs and search resumes.