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Secretary
of State Jon Husted
Husted
Releases New Business Filing Figures for
May 2013
COLUMBUS –
Secretary of State Jon Husted
today announced that 8,229 new entities filed to do business in Ohio in
May
2013. These numbers are up compared to May 2012, in which
7,687 new
entities filed with the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State’s
office has
assisted with 40,733 new business filings to date in 2013
(January-May). This
is an increase from the same time period last year, in which there were
39,252
new business filings.
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.
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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