Start or Grow Your Business in Kettering
Kettering is a wonderful community to start a new business or grow your established organization.
Our Economic Development team is here to provide specialized, personal assistance and walk you through each step of the process to open a new business in Kettering. Contact our Economic Development Manager to learn more about available properties to suit your business needs.
Once a potential location for a new business is selected, our Planning & Development Department can verify that the zoning of the property is correct for the type of business you wish to open. They will also help obtain a Certificate of Occupancy and assist you with the sign permit process.
Please call our Planning and Development Department to learn more (937) 296-2441.
Small Business Development Centers of Ohio (SBDC)
The City of Kettering encourages those interested in starting a small business to consult the resources and services available through Small Business Development Centers of Ohio.
Since 1985, the SBDC program has fostered a strong climate for small business growth with many local community partners including college and universities, economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, and other community organizations.
SBDC’s Services
- Business assessment valuation
- Cash flow analysis
- Financial projections development
- Free one-on-one business counseling
- Identifying sources of capital
- Inventory control assessment
- Market feasibility and research
- Marketing strategy development
- Strategic business planning
- Workshops and training programs
Kettering Business Climate
Kettering is part of the Dayton region, which is considered among the top research areas in the country and is home to a highly trained and experienced workforce.
Many prominent colleges and universities are located in and around the City of Kettering and offer a number of training and higher education programs. Most of these universities are engaged in cooperative programs with businesses for employee training and education.
Numerous buildings, facilities and available sites in Kettering offer attractive choices for development and are supported by an excellent infrastructure system. Simply put, Kettering is a great place to locate or expand business.
Our Economic Development team is here to work with you to identify available Kettering business properties to suit your needs. Please contact our Economic Development Manager, Ky Gantt today for assistance.