There were 74 professional licenses issued in Fairfield County in the week ending March 1, 2025 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
This is a 48% increase over the previous week ending Feb. 22, 2025.
Starting and managing a small business in Ohio is not an easy task. Nearly $172 billion is paid to employee salaries and more than 72,924 businesses declare bankruptcy every year.
A Congressional Research Service study found small firms accounted for about 63 percent or two-thirds of new private-sector jobs in the U.S.
Comparison of professional licenses issued by Week
| Issued in week ending March 1, 2025 | Issued in week ending Feb. 22, 2025 | Percentage change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | 50 | 48% |
