Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said 11,447 new businesses were filed in April, a slight decrease from the month before but still above the monthly filing average in 2019.

Data says 99.5% of these filings were done online.

"Ohio entrepreneurs, workers, and business owners have shown that even during an economic and public health emergency we find innovative ways to create value for our families, our communities, and our state," said LaRose. "Despite our challenges, Ohioans continue to put faith in their dreams and their work ethic, so let's reward them by supporting our local businesses."

Those looking to file their new business can do so on OhioBusinessCentral.gov.