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Contribute Your Insights to Ohio's Disparity Study! Join the Ohio Department of Development in supporting the growth and sustainability of all businesses by participating in the State of Ohio's virtual information sessions for minority-owned, women-owned, and Veteran-friendly enterprises. These sessions, part of a comprehensive Disparity Study led by MGT Consulting Group, aim to connect entrepreneurs with vital resources that foster success, job creation, and economic growth. Your insights will help identify the challenges businesses face when engaging with the State and other entities, ensuring a more equitable marketplace for everyone. We invite all businesses, whether certified or not, to take part in this important initiative. Together, we can make a lasting impact in Ohio! — Virtual Business Information Session 1: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 | 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. — Register here: https://lnkd.in/gjZFmYdb Virtual Business Information Session 2: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Register here: https://lnkd.in/g4tfU6C5

For today's #WomensWednesday, we are celebrating... Amy Phillips! Amy Phillips is the owner of Sunshine Golden Acres Farm Market & Soap Co.. Her company specializes in making natural goat milk soap & products made with raw goat milk from Phillips' 7-acre goat farm! They also have a farm market where they sell produce, Amish baked goods, home decor, Amish sheds and poly furniture. Additionally, they have an Etsy store online where they are now shipping to 50 states! They are open every Thursday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm & on Sunday from 10am to 3pm. The month of May through October, they have huge farmers markets on the first & third Sundays of the month with over 40 vendors, along with food trucks, petting zoos & pony rides. They pride themselves in making the best quality soap around. Give them a visit at 3335 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren, OH 44483 or visit their website at sunshinegoldenacres.com & Etsy store at https://lnkd.in/gUR2Da9V. ???????????? Cheering you on, Amy! #WomensLeadHERship2025

Twenty-five of our Business Accounting & Legal Assistance Grant Program participants graduated from the 6-week cohort yesterday morning! Each participant is walking out of the program with: ?? a completed business plan ?? a better understanding of business plan development, legal & insurance principles, strong marketing, tax returns, and financial statements ?? experience in pitching their business idea to a panel of funders ?? and, $8,000 covering accounting & legal services. The Valley Partners team is so proud to have witnessed all of their hard work and commitment to completing the program! To read more about how graduation went, please visit this article: https://lnkd.in/ga2vnDh3 Thank you to The Business Journal | Youngstown Publishing Co. for helping us celebrate these amazing business owners! And, many thanks to our wonderful donors who made this program possible: ?? The Raymond John Wean Foundation ?? The Youngstown Foundation ?? Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) ?? The Valley Vision

Congratulations to Jackie Brown, owner of Doughlicious Bakery, on her ribbon cutting this afternoon! After much hard work and dedication to her business, the Valley Partners team celebrates Jackie as she continues to soar in her entrepreneurial journey. Be sure to give her a visit on 1040 East Market St in Warren, OH! You'll certainly want to taste her signature kolachi rolls & other delicious treats.??????????

Our 504 loan program has SPOOKY low rates???? Contact Maureen for more information to see if it is a good fit to grow your business!

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: Take 12 minutes to describe your past year by taking the available survey below!

Mayor Jamael Tito Brown is inviting all banks, non-profits/foundations, financial institutions, & municipalities to Valley Partners’ upcoming Funders Round Table event! Come hear about how your partnership with Valley Partners can increase capital for small businesses. With insights provided by the Ohio Department of Development’s Manager of Business Development & Entrepreneurship—Shaundretta Boykins—this is an event you don’t want to miss! ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gWiMyAFX

Happy #WomensWednesday! We're celebrating Anna's Cookin all week long to continue our National Women's Small Business Month celebration. ?? Watch the video below to learn about her success, & be sure to give her a visit today on Mahoning Avenue. Tell her we sent you! Valley Partners is cheering you on, Anna! ?? ?? 4750 Mahoning Ave, Austintown, OH, ?? 330-707-4185 ?? [email protected] #WomensLeadHERship2025

? Valley Partners' 9th Annual Golf Outing ? A sincere thank you to every golfer, sponsor, and donor who participated. We look forward to hosting you again next year!

Attention all grassroot groups, nonprofit organizations, & small businesses in the field of health, health education, nutrition & food security! There are exciting upcoming opportunities for you to be a part of. See below for more details! #1) The Raymond John Wean Foundation offers funding for grass roots groups that center race equity and inclusion, expand capacity & foster leadership of residents, and leverage financial, human, and material resources. Be sure to register for their next workshop to be eligible for grants! See flier for details and additional eligibility requirements. #2) For small start-ups and businesses in the field of health, health education, nutrition & food security, check out the American Heart Association's virtual townhall discussion on October 10 from 10am-11am regarding the launch of their Social Impact Fund in the Youngstown community. To learn more about the opportunities available to fund your health-related initiatives and programming, register for the virtual discussion here: https://lnkd.in/g3ekfaEk