Resources

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

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

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.

Contact

 

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