Resources

BRITE ENERGY INNOVATORS

Address: 125 W Market St, Warren, OH 44481, USA

Provides development and commercialization services and support to early‐stage energy technology and vehicle electrification businesses. It is the only energy technology incubator in Ohio.

Contact

 

Website: https://brite.org/
Telephone: 330‐395‐3500
Email: [email protected]

Accounting & Finance Management, Coworking Space, Information Technology

Business Resource Network (BRN)

Address: 822 30th Street Northwest, Canton, Ohio 44709, USA

BRN assists businesses through a collaboration of workforce, education, and economic development organizations. The BRN navigates through the red tape of governmental agencies and programs to determine which funding streams would be best suited to the employer's current and future needs to grow, improve, or expand their businesses.

Contact

Website: https://www.thebrn.net/
Telephone: (330) 433-9675
Email: [email protected]

Business Support Organizations, Development & Capital, Funding, Networking

CITY OF WARREN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Address: 391 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren, Ohio, USA

Assists with businesses locating in city of Warren by offering low interest loans and other incentives. Programs also administered through Warren Redevelopment & Planning (WRAP).

Contact

Website: https://www.warren.org/
Telephone: 330- 841-2595 / +1 330-841-2601
Email: [email protected]

Business Support Organizations, Development & Capital, Funding, Grant Writing, Legal Services

CITY OF YOUNGSTOWN OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Address: Youngstown City Hall, 26 South Phelps Street, Youngstown, OH 44503, USA

Assists with businesses locating in city of Youngstown by offering low‐interest loans, grants, tax abatements and other incentives.

Contact

 

Website: https://youngstownohio.gov/cped-economic
Telephone: 330‐744‐1708 / 330-742-8700
Email: [email protected]

Business Support Organizations, Development & Capital, Funding, Government, Grant Writing, Legal Services

COMMONWEALTH KITCHEN INCUBATOR

Address: 907 Elm Street, Youngstown, OH 44505, USA

Offers a full service, licensed commercial kitchen for food business startup and growth, business support and technical assistance for bakers, caterers, personal chefs, mobile food service, canners, bottlers and specialty food producers to develop and grow their food business.

Contact

Website: https://www.cwkitchenincubator.org/
Telephone: 330‐746‐9811 / 1 330-744-2667
Email: [email protected]

Business Support Organizations, Food & Beverage, Food Network, Incubators & Accelerators

ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (ECDI)

Address: Bounce Innovation Hub, 526 South Main Street, Akron, OH, USA

EDIC is a Small Business Administration intermediary micro‐lender and community development financial institution. Assistance to the Youngstown ‐ Warren area is administered from the Akron office.

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Website: https://www.ecdi.org/
Telephone: 614-559-0115 /1-888-210-3039
Email: [email protected]

Business Support Organizations, Development & Capital, Education & Training, Funding, Grant Writing, Small Businesses

GREATER WARREN‐YOUNGSTOWN URBAN LEAGUE

Address: 290 West Market Street, Warren, OH 44481, USA

Founded in 1910 African Americans and Caucasian citizens united together in an effort to eradicate racial discrimination and segregation and promote parity for minorities in all phases of American life. The Greater Warren Youngstown Urban League (GWYUL) has been in existence since 1930 and is an affiliate of the National Urban League, and replicates its mission and goals.

Contact

Website: https://www.wyul.org/
Telephone: 330‐394‐4316
Email: [email protected]

Development & Capital, Education & Training, Funding, Management and Evaluation, Program Development

Mahoning County Planning Commission and County Commissioners

Address: 50 Westchester Drive suite 203, Youngstown, OH 44515, USA

Revolving Loan Fund, CDBG programs as well as land use and permitting. Note: Programs are administered through MVEDC and WRPA/NEODFA

Contact

Website: http://mahoningcountyoh.gov/529/Planning-Commission
Telephone: 330‐270‐2890
Email: [email protected]

Government

MINORITY BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER (MBAC)

Address: Youngstown Business Incubator, 241 West Federal Street, Youngstown, OH 44503, USA

The center serves the needs of small, minority, and socially and economically disadvantaged businesses with technical assistance, professional consulting, access to capital and assistance obtaining contract opportunities.

Contact

 

Website: https://mbaccincy.com/
Telephone: +1 513-751-9900 / 513-475-7151N
Email: [email protected]

Development & Capital, Funding, Grant Writing, Legal Services

Northern Ohio District Export Council

Address: 201 Superior Ave suite 424, East Cleveland, OH 44114, United States

Offers specialized export business counseling, exports market research and financing options as well as trade mission preparation.

Contact

Website: https://www.ohiodec.org/
Telephone: 216-522-4750
Email: [email protected]

Accounting & Finance Management, Business Support Organizations, Research

Oak Hill Collaborative

Address: 507 Oak Hill Avenue, Youngstown, OH, USA

Oak Hill Collaborative provides basic business planning, organization, and operations services as well as community office and maker space.

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Website: https://oakhillcollaborative.org/
Telephone: 330‐518‐5884 / +1 330-406-0731
Email: [email protected]

Business Support Organizations, Communications, Community Support, Design Services, Education & Training, Marketing & Public Relations, Small Businesses

Ohio 1st Stop Business Connection

Address: Ohio Small Business Development Center, North Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH, USA

Provides information on licenses and other requirements to operate a business in Ohio. Access to detailed information is provided on the website.

Contact

Website: https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/folder.aspx?f=392
Telephone: 800‐248‐4040
Email:

Business Support Organizations, Human Resources, Small Businesses, Talent, Team

Ohio APEX Accelerator at Youngstown State University

Address: 100 W Wood St, Youngstown, OH 44503, USA

Assists small businesses seeking to compete for federal, state, and local government contracts. Similar to any expansion strategy – entering the world of government contracts will take time, work, and knowledge of the process. Ohio APEX Accelerator at YSU, our job is to streamline the process so you can do what you do best – provide amazing products and services to your customers.

Contact

 

Website: https://ysuptac.org/
Telephone: 330‐941‐1886
Email:

Assessment & Evaluation, Government, Management and Evaluation, Program Development, Small Businesses

Ohio Business Gateway

Address: Ohio, USA

Resource for business registry and compliance information, including licenses and permits and electronic filing requirements.

Contact

Website: https://ohio.gov/business
Telephone: 866-644-6468
Email:

Business Support Organizations, Information Technology, Legal Services, Small Businesses

Ohio Department of Development

Address: 77 South High Street 29th floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215, USA

State of Ohio cabinet level agency assisting the communities and businesses in Ohio to expand and grow. Services provided include programs to stimulate business investment, improve community infrastructure and expand employee skills. Provides information on state programs designed to assist business growth and development.

Contact

 

Website: https://development.ohio.gov/business
Telephone: 43216‐1001 / 614‐466‐2711 / 800‐848‐1300
Email:

Business Support Organizations, Community Support, Small Businesses

Ohio Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) At Youngstown State University

Address: 100 West Wood Street, Youngstown, OH, USA

Similar to any expansion strategy – entering the world of government contracts will take time, work, and knowledge of the process. Ohio APEX Accelerator at YSU, our job is to streamline the process so you can do what you do best – provide amazing products and services to your customers. Assists small businesses seeking to compete for federal, state, and local government contracts.

Contact

 

Website: https://apex-ysu.org/
Telephone: 330‐941‐1886
Email:

Education & Training, Government, Small Businesses

Ohio SBDC at Youngstown State University

Address: University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555, USA

Offers individualized business counseling, strategic planning, marketing and financial analysis, and business risk assessment. Also hosts forums and seminars on a variety of entrepreneurial and business growth topics.

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Website: https://ysu.edu/academics/williamson-college-business-administration/centers
Telephone: 330‐941‐2140 / 1 330-941-3000
Email: [email protected]

Assessment & Evaluation, Communications, Marketing & Public Relations

Ohio SBDC Export Assistance Network

Address: University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555, USA

Delivers specialized business counseling services for companies doing business overseas, export market research and export financing options and offers students the Ohio Export Internship Program.

Contact

 

Website: https://ysu.edu/academics/williamson-college-business-administration/centers
Telephone: 330‐941‐2145
Email: [email protected]

Assessment & Evaluation, Communications, Marketing & Public Relations

PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY

Address: 305 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio 44503, USA

Provides online databases for marketing and business research, score seminars, online business classes and Book‐a‐Librarian sessions for personal assistance with library resources and computer basics.

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Website: https://www.libraryvisit.org/
Telephone: 330‐744‐8636
Email: [email protected]

Education & Training, Information Technology, Research, Small Businesses

SCORE Akron

Address: 175 S. Main St., Suite 209, Summit County Bldg Akron, OH 44308

Our mission is to foster a vibrant small business community through free mentoring; learning, and business development resources to the Akron and Youngstown areas. Our vision is to ensure that every person has the support they need to thrive as a small business owner.

Contact

 

Website: https://www.score.org/akron
Telephone: (330) 379-3163
Email: [email protected]

Business Setup, Education & Training, Management and Evaluation, Program Development, Small Businesses

SEED LEGAL CLINIC

Address: 150 University Avenue, Akron, OH 44325, USA

Provides free legal services to qualified small businesses in Northeastern Ohio, often hosted locally by the Youngstown Business Incubator. Work is provided by law students and reviewed by licensed supervising attorney.

Contact

 

Website: https://www.uakron.edu/law/curriculum/clinical-programs/seed-clinic
Telephone: 330-972-6145 / 330-972-7111
Email: [email protected]

Community Support, Incubators & Accelerators, Information Technology, Small Businesses

Trumbull County Planning Commission and County Commissioners

Address: 34 North Park Avenue, Warren, OH 44481, USA

Offers Revolving Loan Fund, CDBG programs as well as land use and permitting. Loan programs administered through Valley Economic Development Partners.

Contact

Website: http://commissioners.co.trumbull.oh.us/
Telephone: 330‐675‐2480/ 330-675-2451
Email: [email protected]

Accounting & Finance Management, Development & Capital, Funding, Legal Services, Location Services & Real Estate Development

VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS

Address: 4319 Belmont Avenue, Youngstown, OH, USA

Administers a variety of loan programs for businesses in Mahoning and Trumbull County.

Contact

 

Website: https://www.valleyedp.com/
Telephone: 330‐759‐3668
Email: [email protected]

Accounting & Finance Management, Business Setup, Development & Capital, Funding, Small Businesses

VALLEY GROWTH VENTURES

Address: 241 West Federal Street, Youngstown, OH 44503, USA

VGV is a “micro” venture capital investment fund created to generate strong financial returns by supporting high-growth technology companies across the state of Ohio, but with an emphasis on the Mahoning Valley.

Contact

 

Website: http://www.valleygrowthventures.com/
Telephone: 708‐557‐2113
Email: [email protected]

Business Setup, Development & Capital, Funding, Networking, Small Businesses

WARREN REDEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING CORPORATION (WRAP)

Address: 333 Harmon Ave NW, Warren, OH 44483, USA

Administers a variety of loan programs for businesses in Warren and Trumbull County and hosts the Business Exchange, a startup business incubator. For more than 40 years, WRAP has been a vital part of Warren's planning and development efforts. With a particular emphasis on Courthouse Square and its surrounding neighborhoods, our goal is to help ensure that the City continues to be a great place to live, an attractive destination for visitors, and a desirable location for businesses. WRAP provides a number of business-development services, including the Warren Business Exchange. This program offers information, tools, and ongoing guidance to startups as well as existing companies looking to expand.

Contact

Website: http://[email protected]
Telephone: 330.841.2566
Email: [email protected]

Business Setup, Design Services, Development & Capital, Funding, Incubators & Accelerators, Location Services & Real Estate Development, Organizational Planning & Development

Warren-Trumbull County Public Library

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Provides online databases for marketing and business research.

Contact

Website: http://www.wtcpl.org/
Telephone: 330‐399‐8807
Email: [email protected]

Communications, Community Support, Education & Training, Marketing & Public Relations

WESTERN RESERVE PORT AUTHORITY AND NORTHEAST OHIO DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCE AUTHORITY (NEODFA)

Address: 100 East Federal Street suite 422, Youngstown, OH 44503, USA

Provides financing and tax‐exempt bonds for large scale projects, brownfield assessment and manages tax abatement programs.

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Website: http://[email protected]
Telephone: 234‐228‐9696
Email: [email protected]

Accounting & Finance Management, Business Support Organizations, Development & Capital, Funding

WOMEN IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP (WE)

Address: 241 West Federal Street, Youngstown, OH 44503, USA

Creates economic opportunities for women through entrepreneurial education and training, mentoring, and networking. Hosted by the Youngstown Business Incubator.

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Website: https://ybi.org/programs/we/
Telephone: 330-746-5003
Email: [email protected]

Commercialization, Development & Capital, Education & Training, Funding, Incubators & Accelerators, Networking, Strategic Planning

Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI)

Address: 241 West Federal Street, Youngstown, OH, USA

Assists formation of technology‐based businesses, including software and additive manufacturing companies, with technical assistance and office space. Assists with women and minority businesses offering startup and entrepreneurship resources.

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Website: https://ybi.org/
Telephone: 330‐746‐5003
Email: [email protected]

Business Setup, Incubators & Accelerators, Prototyping & Manufacturing

YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN REGIONAL CHAMBER (YWRC)

Address: 100 East Federal Street suite 500, Youngstown, OH 44503, USA

Assists businesses with economic development services including site selection, customized research and business expertise. Also provides networking, training events and advocacy for local businesses. Designated as the local point of contact for state assistance.

Contact

 

Website: https://www.regionalchamber.com/
Telephone: 330‐744‐2131
Email: [email protected]

Business Setup, Education & Training, Incubators & Accelerators, Location Services & Real Estate Development, Networking, Research