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Husted releases New Business Filings
Filings up in April
and First Quarter
(COLUMBUS) – In the month of April, 7,737 new entities filed to do
business in Ohio, according to data released today by Secretary of
State Jon Husted. The numbers are up slightly from April of 2010, in
which 7,258 new entities filed with the Secretary of State. So far in
2011 (January, February, March and April), the Secretary of State’s
office has assisted with 30,172 new business filings. This is also an
increase from last year’s 27,950 new business filings during the same
time period.
“Business creation is a positive indicator of current and future job
creation,” Husted said. “The growth in these business startup numbers
is a positive trend for Ohio.”
Though the most visible role of the Secretary of State is that of chief
elections officer, the office is also the first stop for individuals or
companies who want to file and start a business in Ohio. While
recognizing these numbers can’t provide a complete picture of Ohio’s
jobs climate, they are an important indicator of economic activity that
Secretary Husted hopes will add to the discussion of how to improve the
state’s overall climate for business. He plans to release this data on
a monthly basis.
“Starting a business is a difficult thing to do, but Ohio has millions
of people with great ideas and my office is going to partner with
entrepreneurs and encourage them to pursue them,” Husted said. “We will
continually monitor these numbers and work with the governor and the
legislature to do our part in supporting small business growth and
bringing economic prosperity to Ohio.”
NOTE: New business filings are classified as forms filed with the Ohio
Secretary of State that declare the formation of a business entity,
including for-profit, non-profit and professional corporations, limited
liability companies, partnerships, limited partnerships and limited
liability partnerships. Filing as a business in Ohio does not guarantee
the company will begin operations, be profitable or create jobs.
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