Once you have made the decision to go into business, here are some resources that can help:
For technology businesses -
Youngstown Business Incubator
Many local libraries have videos/publications on the starting your own business/entrepreneurship.
Ohio Secretary of State
Step-by-step instructions on what you will need in starting up your business.
Kent State University
Course: Start your own business Starting & Operating a Small Business Series
This course is open to the public. .
Kent State University Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, OH 44483
Phone: 330-675-8809
Sustainable Opportunity Development Center, Inc. (SOD Center) (Salem Area of Columbiana County)
Non-Profit 501c3 organization dedicated to helping new and existing businesses.
Phone: 330-337-7669
Email: execdir@concepts2companies.org
Community Action Agency Service:
Micro Loan Program Description: The Community Action Agency provides low interest loans to those interested in starting or expanding a business.
Contact: Marti Grimm at 330.424.4013
Small Business Development Center
Services include:
- One-on-one business development counseling
- Group training sessions
- Free industry-specific, business information kits
Phone: 330.308.7522
Email: sbdc@tusc.kent.edu.