Supporting the Creation and Expansion of Small Businesses and Local Jobs Where Economic Opportunity is Needed Most

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Small Business Lending


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Technical Assistance


Need a business plan, projections, resources, and more? Our certified Tier I Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) team can help! Contact our Business Resource Center (BRC) for assistance.


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Education Classes & Grant Program

Register for our 6-Week Business Accounting and Legal Assistance Grant Cohort to receive an $8,000 grant to go towards business accounting & legal services!



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About

At Valley Economic Development Partners, we combine our economic development expertise with our specialized flexible lending solutions to grow the region’s economy. Our staff is committed to the success of your business, which is why we work tirelessly on your behalf to collaborate with financial institutions to find the best lending solution.

The Business Resource Center is open to provide free technical assistance to small business owners. We can assist with projections, business plans, and providing connections to necessary outside professionals as a Tier I Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC). Additionally, the BRC team hosts free monthly seminars.

As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), we are a community development lender with a mission to expand economic opportunities for our underserved communities. We empower underserved communities through small business financial education, counseling, and one-on-one technical assistance to clients and guide them through accessing capital for their small business creation or expansion.
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Proud Partners


Small Business Development Center

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Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber

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Western Reserve Port Authority

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Minority Business Assistance Centers

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Youngstown Business Incubator

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Ohio APEX

Accelerator at YSU

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