Mature Businesses can use SBA Funding

Jeannette Jones started The Asset Advisory Group (TAAG) in 1988 with a goal to provide a different type of service in the financial advisory industry. Jones wanted her firm to act strictly as a fiduciary. She gave clients the option to pay only fees, and not commission. TAAG now serves clients using a fee-only model.

TAAG was a trailblazer of sorts in that regard. Most “financial advisors” at that time also sold insurance. Or they belonged to a larger group that marketed its own funds. They were paid by commission.

Top Businesses Recognized by HCDC

The Hamilton County Development Company’s (HCDC) announcement of the winners of this year’s Business Development Awards was recently featured in the Cincinnati Enquirer. The award winners represent businesses and individuals who continue to expand their operations in the region, or have helped other businesses grow. The awards were unveiled at HCDC’s Annual Luncheon in January.

“Each of these recipients has focused on expanding their business in sustainable ways,” said HCDC President David Main. “They best represent the entrepreneur spirit in our community.”

HCDC Releases Annual Report

 

The Hamilton County Development Company (HCDC) has released its annual report for 2012. For the year, HCDC continued to help businesses expand throughout Hamilton County and the region in its three program areas of lending, economic development and business incubation. The annual report was released Thursday (1/10/13) at HCDC’s annual meeting.

In 2012, HCDC:

• Saw its loan portfolio increase to a record $115 million, thanks to $30 million in loan approvals during the year.

• Facilitated $56 million in new investment through the Economic Development office

• Graduated nine companies from the Hamilton County Business Center

• Helped Business Center tenants raise more than $16.7 million in early-stage capital