[cs_content][cs_section id=”page-hero” bg_image=”http://www.fairborndevelopment.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/siteselection-header.jpg” parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_inset=”0px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_inset=”0px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ _label=”Site Selection Header” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row id=”page-hero” inner_container=”false” marginless_columns=”false” class=”intro-row” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 5% 0px 6%;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ class=”_invisible” style=”padding: 0px;”] [/cs_column][cs_column bg_color=”hsla(0, 0%, 0%, 0.7)” fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ class=”home-intro” style=”padding: 45px 13% 45px 3%;”][x_custom_headline level=”h1″ looks_like=”h2″ accent=”false” class=”_white”]SITE SELECTION[/x_custom_headline][cs_text class=”-white -height-p”]Fairborn’s strategic location makes it one of the most affordable and attractive cities in the region to start and grow a successful business. Fairborn provides easy access to three major highways and rail service.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section id=”page-tabs” parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_inset=”0px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_inset=”0px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ _label=”Page Tabs” class=”_mobile-3pt” style=”margin: 5% 0px 3%;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_button shape=”rounded” size=”global” block=”true” circle=”false” icon_only=”false” href=”http://www.developfairborn.com/” title=”” target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=”” class=”_margin35b”]Find
Properties[/x_button][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_button shape=”rounded” size=”global” block=”true” circle=”false” icon_only=”false” href=”../area-maps” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=”” class=”_margin35b”]Area
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force[/x_button][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section id=”who-we-are” parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_inset=”0px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_inset=”0px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ _label=”Assist You” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px 0px 3%;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_custom_headline level=”h1″ looks_like=”h2″ accent=”true” class=”cs-ta-center _blue”]We are Here to Assist You[/x_custom_headline][cs_text class=”cs-ta-center -height-p _max-medium _center”]There is a wide spectrum of programs available to assist in financing your business. Whether you are a new entrepreneur, want to expand your current operations, or want to relocate your business to Fairborn, our economic development team is here to assist you.
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Available Assistance In:
- Property Assessment
- Building/Site Design
- Permitting
- Zoning & Code Requirements
- Project Scope Development
- Contractor Selection
- Construction Management
- And More…. !
[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Ohio Small Business Development Center” open=”false”]We are fortunate to have an SBDC office right in our back yard at Wright State University.
The Ohio Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provide a high-impact, front-line program designed to facilitate small business growth, job creation and access to capital. SBDC’s provide confidential one-to-one business advising at no cost, management training and education programs, and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners.
The SBDC can assist you in: Small Business Development Center at Wright State University
- Business Plan Development Center Director: Donerik Black
- Financial Analysis Phone: 937.775.3487
- Bookkeeping
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Residential and commercial permits, along with planning and zoning are managed within the Fairborn Community Development Department. Should you have specific questions concerning zoning requirements, fees, or status of permits please call (937) 754-3056.
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[x_button shape=”square” float=”none” href=”http://www.fairborndevelopment.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Change-of-Zoning-Application.pdf” target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Change of Zoning Permit[/x_button][/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Fairborn business growth initiative” open=”false”]The Fairborn Business Growth Program is designed to provide incentive in the form of direct payments on an annual basis to qualifying businesses that agree to create new full-time jobs, meet anticipated payroll income tax revenue levels and agree to maintain operations in Fairborn for a specified time period.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Enterprise Zone (EZ) program” open=”false”]This program provides local and state incentives for commercial (non-retail) and industrial businesses that expand or locate in designated areas of Ohio.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) program” open=”false”]The CRA program provides local real-property tax incentives for businesses that invest in designated areas in Ohio. In 2015 the City of Fairborn moved to a Post-94 CRA which encompasses the entire city as eligible for the CRA program.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Program” open=”false”]Tax increment financing can be used to help finance development projects that require substantial public infrastructure improvements. Benefits include exemption from property taxes for new real property improvements and the redirection of the taxes to pay for public infrastructure improvements.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Federal HUB Zone Program” open=”false”]The Federal HUB Zone Program (Historically Underutilized Business Zones) allow small businesses in urban communities the opportunity to gain competitive access to federal set-aside contracts. The federal government has a goal of awarding 3% of dollars for federal prime and sub contracts to HUB Zone certified small businesses.[/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][x_clear][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section bg_image=”http://www.fairborndevelopment.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/jo-state-taxes2.jpg” parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_inset=”0px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_inset=”0px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ _label=”Credits & Financing” class=”popup-background” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 5% 0px 8%;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_custom_headline level=”h3″ looks_like=”h2″ accent=”false” class=”-white” style=”color: hsl(0, 0%, 100%);”]State Tax Credits & Financing[/x_custom_headline][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_inset=”0px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_inset=”0px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ _label=”CF – Accordion” style=”margin: 0px 0px 3%;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”hsl(0, 0%, 100%)” style=”margin: -9% auto 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_column id=”interested-form” fade=”false” fade_animation=”in-from-bottom” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”700″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 2.5% 2%;”][x_accordion link=”true” class=”accordion-blue”][x_accordion_item title=”Job Creation Tax Credit” open=”false”]This tax credit is a refundable tax credit to companies generally creating at least 10 new jobs (within three years) with a minimum annual payroll of $660,000 that pay at least 150 percent of the federal minimum wage. The tax credit is measured as a percentage of the state income tax withholdings for all new employees hired under the program, and is applied toward the company’s commercial activity tax liability. Should the amount of the credit exceed the company’s commercial activity tax liability for any given year, the difference is refunded. A business must apply for the credit before committing to the project. Applicants must be approved through the Ohio Tax Credit Authority before hiring begins.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Research & Development Tax Credit” open=”false”]Provides a non-refundable tax credit up to seven percent for qualified research and development expenses. Qualifying expenses fit into two categories: in-house research expenses, and contracted research expenses. 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[x_button shape=”square” float=”none” href=”http://jobs-ohio.com/images/JobsOhio_Workforce_Grant.pdf” target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Learn More[/x_button][/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”JobsOhio Economic Development Grant” open=”false”]Created to promote economic development, business expansion, and job creation by providing funding for eligible projects in the State of Ohio. Grant decisions are based on a number of project factors, including but not limited to job creation, additional payroll, fixed-asset investment commitment, project return on investment, and project location.
[x_button shape=”square” float=”none” href=”http://jobs-ohio.com/images/JobsOhio_Econ_Grant.pdf” target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Learn More[/x_button][/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Roadwork Development (629)” open=”false”]Funds available for public roadway improvements, including engineering and design costs. Funds are available for projects primarily involving manufacturing, research and development, high technology, corporate headquarters and distribution activity. Projects must create or retain jobs. Grants are reimbursable and provided to a local jurisdiction and require local participation.[/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][x_clear][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section bg_image=”http://www.fairborndevelopment.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/footer.jpg” parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_inset=”0px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_inset=”0px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ _label=”Interested in us?” class=”interested-bg” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 5% 0px 8%;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_custom_headline level=”h3″ looks_like=”h2″ accent=”false” class=”-white” style=”color: hsl(0, 0%, 100%);”]Interested In Us?[/x_custom_headline][cs_text class=”_white”]Helping your business reach new heights.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_inset=”0px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_inset=”0px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ _label=”Interested Form” style=”margin: 0px 0px 3%;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”hsl(0, 0%, 100%)” style=”margin: -9% auto 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_column id=”interested-form” fade=”false” fade_animation=”in-from-bottom” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”700″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 2.5% 2%;”][gravityform id=”1″ title=”false” description=”false” ajax=”true” tabindex=”1″][x_clear][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]