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MBAC

The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) partnered with Youngstown Business Incubator to host regional Minority Business Assistance Centers (MBAC). The center serves the needs of small, minority, women, veteran-friendly, and socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. The center serves the needs of small, minority, and socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. The center provides important services including technical assistance, professional consulting, access to capital and assistance obtaining contract opportunities. The Youngstown MBAC will service Ashtabula, Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana, Jefferson, Belmont, and Monroe counties. MBAC Create is designed to prepare aspiring entrepreneurs for their future endeavor. At the end of MBAC Create, the participant should know if they are ready or not to be an entrepreneur, if the business idea is viable, and have a complete Business Model Canvas to guide to the next level of entrepreneurship. SELECTION PROCESS: The program is open to any African American, Hispanic American, Native American Asian American, Economically or Socially Disadvantaged Individuals in Ashtabula, Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana, Jefferson, Belmont or Monroe Counties. Space is limited so acceptance will be on a first come, first served basis. Once reviewed, an email will be sent to confirm acceptance along with program guidelines.