Our Programs
Hamilton County Development Co., Inc. (HCDC) includes three distinct program areas to promote economic development:
- Economic Development Services (Hamilton County Economic Development Office)
- Business Loan Programs (Horizon Certified Development Company)
- Entrepreneurial Business Incubation (Hamilton County Business Center )
Hamilton County Economic Development Office
The Economic Development Office (EDO) actively promotes Hamilton County as an attractive place in which to do business. EDO’s expertise in managing economic development programs helps attract, retain and expand businesses, and connect communities and businesses with public sources of financing. Below summarizes EDO's programs:
- Tax Incentives – Enterprise Zones and Community Reinvestment Areas
- Business retention and expansion
- Community revitalization
Click to go to the Economic Development Office
Horizon Certified Development Company
HCDC, doing business as Horizon Certified Development Company (CDC), provides financing to businesses for the acquisition of fixed assets, including real estate, machinery and equipment, through two economic development lending programs. Below summarizes the loan programs:
- US Small Business Administration (SBA) 504
- Ohio Regional 166 Loan Program
Click to go to the Horizon Certified Development Company
Hamilton County Business Center
Hamilton County Business Center (HCBC) is the focus of entrepreneurship and new business development in Southwest Ohio. As one of Ohio’s Edison Technology Incubators, we provide entrepreneurs with affordable, flexible space, enabling them to grow. Below summarizes HCBC's programs:
- Flexible, affordable space
- Ready access to business support assistance and coaching
- An environment conducive to entrepreneurial growth
- Morning Mentoring
- Regional Entrepreneur Forum
