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driving instructor; drivers ed; driver's education"],["Dry Cleaning","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2635","garment; fabric care; laundry; textile"],["Educational Services & Seminars (Non-Employment)","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2636","instruction; learning; continuing education; development; workshop; lecture; lecturer; presenter"],["Engineering & Surveying","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2638","engineer; surveyor; consulting; site mapping; measurement; boundary; land; property"],["Entertainment Service","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2639","clown; band; dancing; DJ; karaoke; performer; live entertainment; singer; actor; acting; party entertainment; entertainer"],["Environmental Testing","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2641","inspection; testing; monitoring; water; soil; sampling"],["Equipment Rental & Leasing","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2640","tool rental; machinery; tool hire; construction equipment"],["Exterminator","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2643","pesticide; pest control; insect control; bugs; fumigation; fumigator; insecticide"],["Farm / Farm market","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2644","farmer; farm stand; farmers market; produce stand; ranch; agriculture; agricultural"],["Fertilizer & Pesticide Manufacturing / Distribution","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2645","fumigator; fumigation; spraying"],["Firearm Sales","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2646","guns; hunting equipment; sporting goods; shooting sports"],["Fish (Raising & Selling) / Fishing Pond","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2649","fishery; hatchery; stocked pond"],["Florist","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2652","flower shop; arrangements; arranger; boutique; floral designer"],["Food / Beverage Processing & Packaging","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2655","slaughterhouse; cannery; bottling; bakery; frozen dessert; warehouse; packer; packing; bottler; butcher"],["Freight Forwarder","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2658","export agent; exporting; exporter; shipping; cargo; logistics; transport"],["Funeral Home / Embalming Facility / Crematorium / Transportation of Deceased","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2659","mortuary; parlor, chapel; undertaker; memorial; cremation; post-mortem; hearse"],["Graphic Art & Design","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2662","graphic design; visual communication; illustration; commercial art; printing"],["Grocery Store / Supermarket","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2663","food retailer; market"],["Halfway House (Ex-Felon)","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2664","offender monitoring; felon services; re-entry; transitional housing; reentry; community reintegration"],["Home Health Care Agency","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2668","home care; in-home care; personal care; home support; caregiving; home caregiver; non-medical care"],["Home Inspection","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2669","property; house; assessment; real estate inspection; home inspector"],["Horse Racing / Riding Stables","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2673","thoroughbred racing; harness racing; horse track; race track; horseback riding"],["Horse Shows, Boarding & Riding Stables","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2672","horse shows; stable; equine; barn"],["Hospice","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2676","end-of-life; palliative; terminal"],["Hotel / Motel / Bed & Breakfast","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2677","Bed & Breakfast; lodging; motor lodge; roadside inn; hospitality; airbnb; vrbo"],["Hunting & Fishing Guides","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2678","game; wilderness; outdoors; field; angling; hunting; fisherman"],["Industrial Supply Sales","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2682","equipment; goods; materials; maintenance"],["In-home Sales (Door-to-Door)","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2683","salesman; salesperson; home-based; direct-to-home; residential selling; at-home; solicitation"],["Insurance Agency / Adjuster","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2684","claims adjuster; loss; insurance claims; brokerage; broker; risk management; insurance salesperson; policy"],["Interior Decorating","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2686","decorator; design; home makeover; aesthetics; home design"],["Internet Sales","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=5571","ebay; etsy; sell online; facebook marketplace; e-commerce; online storefront; auction; online vendor"],["Internet Service Provider (ISP)","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2687","ISP; provider; broadband; network; telecommunications; web service; high-speed interent"],["Investment Adviser / Securities Broker-Dealer / Salesperson","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2689","planners; financial; consultant; portfolio; wealth; asset; stockbroker; brokerage; broker"],["Janitorial & Building Maintenance Services / Chimney Sweep","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2690","houskeeping; office cleaning; cleaner; window cleaner; floor care; flue cleaner; fireplace"],["Laundromat","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2693","laundry; coin-operated; wash; dry; daunderette; washing machine; dryer"],["Law Firm / Legal Documentation Preparation","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2694","attorney; counselor at law; attorney's office; lawfirm; legal practice; law office; attorney at law; legal services; attorney; counselor at law; attorney's office; lawfirm; legal practice; law office; attorney at law; legal services; paralegal; contracts; forms; clerk; clerical"],["Lawn Care & Landscape Service / Landscape Architecture","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2695","Mowing; landscaping; mower; lawn; groundskeeping; grounds maintenance; outdoor design; greenspace"],["Locksmith","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2698","lock; keye; security; key cutting; door lock; security hardware"],["Logging & Sawmilling","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2699","woodcutting; woodcutter; wood cutting; wood cutter; logger; lumberjack; lumber; feller; tree cutter; arborist; forester; processing; timber; saw mill"],["Mediation","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2707","Mediator; dispute resolution; facilitation; facilitator; negotiation; negotiator"],["Medical Laboratory","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2692","blood banks; plasmapheresis; drug screening; drug testing; lab; diagnostic; medical testing; "],["Mental Health Residential Care Facility","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2708","RCF; residential facility; mental health facility; treatment center; behavioral health; housing; behavioral care"],["Mineral Rights Leasing","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2709","prospecting; prospector; extraction; mining; real estate; lease agent"],["Minister","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2710","preacher; wedding officiant; weddings; pastor; clergy; reverend; chaplain; celebrant; marriage; nuptial"],["Mobile Home Park","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2711","trailer park; manufactured home park; community; manufactured housing; community; trailer court"],["Modeling & Talent School / Agency","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2713","modeling school; acting school; talent agency; talent agent; artist agent; booking agent; acting classes"],["Mortgage Broker / Mortgage Company","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2714","home loan; home financing; home lender; real estate broker"],["Motor Vehicle Auction","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2715","auto auction; car sales; vehicle auction; motor vehicle dealer; car dealer"],["Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2716","car builder; autoworks; carriageworks; auto maker; automobile manufacturer; car maker"],["Motor Vehicle Paint Shop","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2717","autobody paint; auto body paint: body shop; collision repair; automotive refinishing; spray shop"],["Motor Vehicle Parts & Equipment Store","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2718","auto parts; car parts; replacement part; aftermarket; auto accessories; replacemetn parts"],["Motor Vehicle Pawn Lot","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2719","auto pawn; car pawn; title loan; collateral lender"],["Motor Vehicle Racetrack","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2720","motor racing; speedway; racecourse; racing circuit; Kart; auto racing"],["Motor Vehicle Rental","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2721","car rental; hire car; vehicle rental; auto hire; rental car"],["Motor Vehicle Repair","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2722","garage; mechanic; collision repair; repair shop; auto shop; autobody; automotive repair; vehicle maintenance; service center"],["Motor Vehicle Repossession Service","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2723","repo; repo man; auto recovery; recovery service; loan default recovery; tow truck; towing"],["Motor Vehicle Sales & Leasing - New & Used","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2724","auto sales; car sales; dealership; vehicle sales; car lot; used cars; pre-owned; buy-here-pay-here"],["Motor Vehicle Salvage Dealer","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2725","auto salvage; junkyard; junk yard; auto wrecking; scrapping; scrap yard; salvage yard; vehicle salvage"],["Motor Vehicle Service Station / Truck Stop & Towing Service","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2726","gas station; auto care center; garage; travel center; truck plaza; convenience store; tow truck; recovery; roadside assistance; transport; auto towing; wrecker"],["Music Promoter / Producer","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2730","record producer; production; studio; concert; event; booking; talent"],["Nail Salon","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2732","manicuring; manicure; manicurist; pedicure; artificial nails; fake nails; nail care; grooming; spa; polishing"],["Notary Public","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2737",""],["Nursery / Greenhouse","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2739","garden center; plant nursery; tree farm; plants; seeds; shrubbery; shrub; bushes; landscape materials; growing"],["Optician / Ocularist","https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=2742�","optical dispenser; 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