Starting a new business? Need capital? Entrepreneurs use Startup Funding to assist with required expenses involved in creating a new business. This includes paying for the initial hires, obtaining office space, permits, licenses, inventory, research and market testing, product manufacturing, marketing, or other expense. Startup funding is one of the riskiest forms of commercial lending and may require alternative forms or a combination of lending outside of traditional bank lending.
For more information on Startup funding contact one of these local lenders or the SOD Center:
| Huntington National Bank – Contact 330-719-6074 or Gregory.Yaskulka@Huntington.com |
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Farmers National Bank – contact Andy Estock @ 330-501-9966 or aestock@farmersbankgroup.com |
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Premier Bank – Contact Joe Fanto @ 330-742-0205 or jfanto@yourpremierbank.com |
Contact the SOD Center for more information 330-337-7669 or execdir@sodcenter.com


