Martin D. Golden is the Columbus District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration.  As District Director, he is responsible for the delivery of all SBA programs and services in the central and southern portion of the state as well as coordination between the SBA, the district’s Small Business Development Centers, SCORE chapters, and the Women’s Business Center. Programs and services delivered by the SBA include the loan guaranty program, which is delivered through more than 140 eligible lenders, assistance in government contracting and exporting, and training.  The Columbus District Office, which covers 60 counties in the state, is located in Columbus with a branch office in Cincinnati and has a staff of 15 employees.