The Ohio SBDC at Columbus State provides business consulting services and training to existing businesses and startups in Ohio. In fiscal year 2008, they served over 960 consulting clients, hosted 90 training events attended by over 1700 people, and helped clients secure over $14.5 million in loans and investments that led to the creation of 167 jobs and $1 million in increased sales. They offer consulting services in areas like international trade, manufacturing, and technology commercialization, as well as seminars on various business topics.