Check out this upcoming Work & Learn Session in Warren, OH! Led by accountant, LaTrice Fitzpatrick, she is offering two sessions to assist business owners with their fundamental accounting needs. There are only 15 spaces left, so be sure to register today! 🖱 https://www.countprofits.com/workandlearn

Valley Partners is here to help you move your business forward this summer! 💪🌞🌴 Learn more about who we are as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and a certified Tier I Minority Business Assistance Center by visiting our website today! 📲 valleyedp.com/about

Congratulations to Zachary Conkle & Taylor Stillerman, owners of Looma Cafe LLC, on their grand opening today! The two were gracious enough to drop off their delicious chocolate pecan cookies, and they were delicious! ☕🍪🍵 Be sure to give them a visit at the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown. The cafe will be open Tuesday-Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm. Congratulations, Zachary & Taylor! 📰 Check out their article in the Business Journal: https://businessjournaldaily.com/cafe-at-the-butler-to-reopen-with-fresh-outlook/

Highlighting an opportunity from one of our clients—DeShawn Scott, CEO of The D5 Group—we'd like to invite all Warren entrepreneurs to check out the Ember Business Workshop taking place in June! This 6-week workshop includes informative sessions on business financials, operations, growth & visibility, wellness & focus, and more. Applicants must be operating a small business or a nonprofit for a minimum of 2 years & must apply by June 5. Spots are limited! 📲 Check out their website for more information at https://www.emberworkshops.com/.

You're invited to Valley Partners' & Huntington National Bank's (huntingtonbank) Small Business Seeds for Growth Dinner! 🤝 Seeds for Growth is your chance to expand your business horizons. Engage with experts in a Huntington Fireside Chat and panel discussion, connect with peers at the vendor marketplace, enjoy live entertainment and a dinner reception, and even win giveaways. 💡Join us to cultivate new ideas and strategies that can help your business grow. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs and gain actionable knowledge from industry experts. Here's what you can expect: 📌Huntington Fireside Chat 📌Panel Discussion 📌 Networking Opportunities 📌 Vendor Marketplace 📌 Live Entertainment 📌 Dinner Reception 📌 Giveaways Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to secure your spot today! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/vphbdinner

The SBA Cleveland District Office is hosting a series of educational workshops throughout the month of June with topics ranging from securing capital readiness, boosting your sales, and business planning. 📲 Secure your spot by registering TODAY at https://tinyurl.com/vpsba

📰 Check out the Business Journal's newest article on how banking relationships are helping local businesses succeed! We are proud partners of WesBanco, Farmers National Bank, & 7 17 Credit Union and are delighted to read about the many ways they've come to the aid of small businesses—a few of them being our very own clients! Here's to supporting economic opportunity right here in the Valley! 🎉 Head to https://tinyurl.com/vpupdatebj to read the full article.

A big thank you to our friends at WRTA for the warm welcome and incredibly informative tour of your facility yesterday afternoon! 🚍✨ We truly appreciated the opportunity to learn more about your operations and the impressive work you do to keep our community moving. Your insights and hospitality made for an engaging and inspiring visit! #Gratitude #CommunityPartners #WRTA

🌷SAVE THE DATE🌷 The Women's LeadHERship Summit is returning to the Eastwood Event Centre on March 19, 2026! Gear up for this premier regional event by purchasing your LeadHERship Summit Bundle today, including a t-shirt, tote bag, lip balm, and compact mirror. Click here to place your order: tinyurl.com/vpmerch2026 We can't wait to celebrate National Women's History Month with you again next year!

$10,000 in match funds have gone towards VP's CDFI GrowBiz Fund—thanks to First National Bank (FNB)! With the support of our partners, Valley Partners can continue our great work of educating and empowering our underserved entrepreneurs to better equip them with the knowledge and skills to grow and thrive, assisting them in equitable access to capital. Thank you for your continued support, FNB! 💻 www.fnb-online.com For those interested in donating, please email our executive director, Teresa Miller, at teresa@valleyedp.com.

Our wonderful loan officer, Madison Southern, will soon be out of the office to prepare giving birth to her beautiful new baby! ❤️ She's a gift to us here at Valley Partners and an absolute powerhouse when it comes to helping entrepreneurs access capital and take their business to the next level. We'll miss her sweet spirit while she's away, but we're excited to meet the newest member of VP team. 👶🎉🧸

We had a great time yesterday evening reconnecting with some of our Business Accounting & Legal Assistance Grant program alumni from cohorts 1 & 2! The reunion consisted of celebrating one another's achievements since graduation, offering suggestions and resources for growth, and exchanging contact information to continue cheering one another on. Our team is so grateful to witness the continued success of each entrepreneur, and we are excited to see what these graduates do next! 💡To join the waiting list for our next cohort this fall, please email Tanay Hill at tanay@valleyedp.com.

Join us this fall for our 10th Annual Golf Outing! See flyer for details. ⛳ Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/valley-partners-annual-golf-outing

Special thanks to Zach Feydo of Mot Technology and Kristy Johnson of Platt Insurance for sharing valuable insights with local entrepreneurs at yesterday’s Lunch & Learn! Their expert tips on protecting online businesses were incredibly informative and appreciated by all who attended. 💡🔐 #CyberSecurity #SmallBusinessSupport #LunchandLearn

We are deeply honored and grateful to the Trumbull County Commissioners for recognizing Valley Partners in a resolution of appreciation during yesterday’s meeting in observance of Economic Development Week, in coordination with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Thank you for your continued support and commitment to economic growth in our community, TCC!

The City of YOUngstown (@thecityofyou) continues to benefit local businesses through its revolving loan program, & Valley Partners is PROUD to be a partner. 😊 Take a look at the significant progress made as a result of the city's help by reading the latest update on WKBN's website! Thank you, @wkbn_27firstnews, for covering the story! 🗞

Did you see our ad in The Business Journal's (@the_business_journal_ytown) Small Business Resource Guide? 🤩📰 During this National Small Business Month, we're proud to be recognized as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and a certified Tier I Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) through our Business Resource Center—supporting local entrepreneurs with the tools, strategies, & connections they need to grow their business. Ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level? Be sure to contact our office today! 💻 valleyedp.com ☎️ 330.759.3668 🏢 4319 Belmont Ave | Youngstown, OH 44505

Last week, our SBA Lender—Maureen Stenglein—traveled to Washington, D.C. for the annual SBA Annual NADCO Spring Summit! Valuable conversations were had regarding federal funding and elevating small businesses. Thank you to their office for sending us the invite!

Rates are out! 🌞 Want to learn more about how the 504 program can benefit your business? Give our SBA Lender, Maureen Stenglein, a call today!

On behalf of Valley Partners, our SBA Lender—Maureen Stenglein—accepted the Top Community Advantage SBLC and Top 10 SBA 7(a) Lender awards this morning at the 2025 Northern Ohio Small Business Week & Lender Awards Celebration! A huge congratulations is owed to Maureen for her continued commitment to entrepreneurs—helping them create jobs, realize their dreams, and build generational wealth for themselves and their families. Thank you for all of your hard work this past year, Maureen! And, thank you to the SBA Northern Ohio District Office for the recognition!

Happy National Small Business Week! 🎉 Today, we are celebrating Nina Huffman—owner of Salon Jade, a small 4 chair salon offering hair, nails, esthetics, lashes and massage! Nina graduated beauty school in 2005; she opened up a place of her own after working and building a base for 7 years. To continue moving her business forward, she worked with Valley Partners to help her reach her entrepreneurial goals. We were honored to be able to assist her as she takes Salon Jade to the next level! To request services, visit her website at salonjadeaustintown.com. Congratulations on all of your accomplishments, Nina!

Happy National Small Business Week! 🎉 Today, we are celebrating Merry Wagner—owner of Macchione Richardson Wagner Insurance Agency. Macchione Richardson and Wagner Insurance Agency is committed to helping their customers find the right insurance plan that fits their needs. Whether personal insurance lines such as homeowners, auto, life and health or commercial lines such as cyber liability, business insurance and commercial bonds, MRW Insurance will search high and low to find the best coverage for you. Get to know the team of experienced insurance professionals at MRW Insurance by visiting their website at https://mrwi.agency. Thank you for choosing Valley Partners to join you on your entrepreneurial journey, Merry!

Happy National Small Business Week! 🎉 Today, we are celebrating Damion & Selane Walters, owners of DSW Transport LLC—a transportation company based out of Warren, OH. DSW Transport is committed to delivering reliable, flexible, innovative, and value-creating solutions to their wide range of customers. As their company is built on safety, integrity, service, and teamwork, they continue to set new standards in the transportation and logistics industry to offer an unprecedented delivery experience. Be sure to contact them today by visiting their website at dswtransport.com. We're honored to assist you in your entrepreneurial journey, Damion & Selane!

Happy National Small Business Week! Today, we are celebrating Johnathon Perkins, owner of Blackwater Ink LLC—a tattoo and piercing studio in Niles, OH! At Blackwater Ink, hygiene and safety are as important as the art itself. Their studio adheres to the highest industry standards, ensuring a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for all. Their commitment to quality extends beyond the ink, encompassing a dedication to customer service. Feel free to check them out at blackwaterinks.com. Thank you for choosing Valley Partners to help expand your business, Johnathon! 🎊

Happy National Small Business Week! Today, we are celebrating Paige Genova OTR/L, PCES, PRT—CEO/Founder of Vital Pelvic Health and Wellness—which is the #1 Rated Youngstown’s and Western Pennsylvania's first and only multi-clinician pelvic floor therapy clinic located in Poland, OH. Founded in 2022, VPH has had over 4,500 sessions and 500 patients healed, including patients from across the U.S., UK, and Australia who have found healing through VPH's unique approach through virtual sessions. VPH is also proud to be an award-winning facility, as Paige—the founder—received the 25 under 35 Award for healthcare innovation in the Mahoning Valley. Thank you for choosing Valley Partners to join you on your entrepreneurial journey, Paige! Congratulations to you and your expert team for all of your accomplishments. 🎉 For more information, visit her website at www.vitalpelvichealth.com.

Check out these two upcoming events at The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County! 🎉 Business Loan Round Table Discussion | Thursday, May 8 | 12 - 1:30 PM — Steve Schillig, YSU Small Business Development Center, Thomas Sangrik, SBA Cleveland Office, and our very own Director of Lending, Mario Nero, will be presenting about loans and answering your questions. 🎉 Business: Customer Service & Expanding Your Team | June 11 | 11 am - 1 pm | Main Library (Event Space): As your business grows, so should your team and focus on customer service. Our business resource advisor, Tanay Hill, and loan closer, Ayana Beulah, invite you to learn strategies for expanding your team and enhancing customer experiences. These strategies include defining key roles, hiring and retaining top talent, personalizing services, and expanding customer support. See flyer to register! We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to Founder & Executive Director of Flying HIGH Inc., Jeffrey Magada, for opening up a BRAND NEW location yesterday in Salem, OH! Established in 1994, Flying HIGH Inc. is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization that provides opportunities for people to develop their potential, discover their destiny, and make their lives better. Services offered include the Professional Development Center vocational school, job readiness and placement assistance, GED tutoring, Working Toward the Future Program, GROW Urban Farm, nutritionally assisted alcohol and drug treatment, peer support and case management services, and the Eagle’s Nest Recovery Houses. Flying HIGH Inc. is located in Youngstown, Ohio and serves residents across the Mahoning Valley. Learn more by visiting their website at flyinghighinc.org. We're celebrating with you, Jeffrey & team! 🥳

A new month on the horizon means a new seminar! 🥳 Register for the Business Resource Center's lunch-and-learn on how to protect your online business. Experts, such as Ford Office Technologies' (@fordofficetechnologies) Bill Fullerman & Platt Insurance's (@plattinsurance) Kristy Johnson, will be sharing valuable information you don't want to miss. 💻 Sign up today! https://form.jotform.com/250284150637151

We are moving forward in our active CDFI GrowBiz Match Fund campaign, thanks to our partners: 🎉 The Raymond John Wean Foundation 🎉 Huntington National Bank 🎉 Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley 🎉 Your Premier Bank [becoming WesBanco] Their donations combined bring us to $280,000 out of our $800,000 goal. As we are looking forward to continuing our great work of assisting underserved entrepreneurs in equitable access to capital, we are most thankful for the support of our partners for helping us empower these entrepreneurs through their donation. 🥳 For those interested in donating, please email our executive director, Teresa Miller, at teresa@valleyedp.com.

We had a great time meeting some of you at the City of YOUngstown's Community Development Day yesterday! A special thank you to the city's Assistance Compliance Director, Wendy Robinson, for inviting & recognizing us as one of the resources in the city. [Also, special shoutout to our very own office manager/event coordinator, TaMyah Petty—owner of Artistry Afloat (@artistryafloat)—for decorating the venue with her beautiful balloons yesterday! 🎈]

A very special thank you to Your Premier Bank [soon to be WesBanco] for donating $20,000 to our CDFI GrowBiz Match Fund Campaign! With the support of our partners, Valley Partners can continue our great work of educating and empowering our underserved entrepreneurs to better equip them with the knowledge and skills to grow and thrive, assisting them in equitable access to capital. Thank you for your support, Premier Bank! For those interested in donating, please email our executive director, Teresa Miller, at teresa@valleyedp.com.

Thank you to our wonderful presenters & attendees for joining us yesterday afternoon at our Entrepreneurship Lunch-and-Learn Seminar! To learn more about the resourceful & educational opportunities on the way, check out our calendar and register for a seminar today at https://www.valleyedp.com/seminar-schedule.

Congratulations to our clients at Clever for recently winning both chapter AND district advertising awards! They won in the categories of website design, illustration, and logo design at the American Advertising Federation’s Akron Chapter Competition and Fifth District Competition. As they chose Valley Partners to join them on their entrepreneurial journey back in 2020, we are most excited to witness their many wins & victories. Congratulations, Clever Team! 🎉 💻 Read the full story about the awards won on the Business Journal's website today!

Save the date for Valley Partners' 10th Annual Golf Outing! Stay tuned for more details on how you can participate this year! ⛳️

Spring is here, and rates are out! Give our SBA Lender, Maureen Stenglein, a call today to see how our 504 loan can give your business a lift. 🌞

Check out a handful of upcoming resourceful workshops presented by SBA Cleveland District Office and local SBA Resource Partners! With topics ranging from marketing, business ownership, and grant writing, register for a session today by visiting https://tinyurl.com/sbaevents2025.

We are so proud to see Anne Ganno, owner of Salem's newest eatery—The Rumpled Queen (@therumpledqueen)—soar as she prepares for her grand opening on April 17! Valley Partners participated in the funding of this project with our 504 loan program, which is a partnership loan between a lender, the borrower, and SBA. The usual transaction is a 50/40/10 split, with the bank financing 50%, SBA financing 40% and the borrower injecting 10%. Our participation in the project—allowing the funds to be stacked—benefitted both the bank and the borrower. We are happy to be a part of The Rumpled Queen's success story! Celebrate its grand opening this week by reading the full story here: https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/salem-news/unique-eatery-the-rumpled-queen-opening-in-salem/ Be sure to contact our office to see how we utilize a 504 or our other loan programs to help your project with one of our financial partners at valleyedp.com/contact. Way to go, Anne! 🥳🎉🎈

$20,000 in match funds have gone towards VP's CDFI GrowBiz Fund—thanks to the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley! With the support of our partners, Valley Partners can continue our great work of educating and empowering our underserved entrepreneurs to better equip them with the knowledge and skills to grow and thrive, assisting them in equitable access to capital. Thank you for your support, Community Foundation! For those interested in donating, please email our executive director, Teresa Miller, at teresa@valleyedp.com.

Special shoutout to Nicolette Ventura, owner of Ciao Beauty Bar LLC, for moving her business forward by working with Valley Partners! 🥳 Learn more about her services by visiting her website at ciaobeautybar.glossgenius.com. We're looking forward to watching you soar, Nicolette!

Many thanks to Huntington National Bank (huntingtonbank) for donating $40,000 to our active CDFI GrowBiz Fund match campaign, putting us at $240,000 raised so far! 🎊 With a goal of $800,000, Valley Partners is most thankful for the support of our partners helping us further our mission. Match funds allow us to continue offering affordable capital to small business entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business here in the Valley—located in an underserved geographic area designated by the CDFI Fund. We appreciate your support, Huntington!

Thank you to Richard Majzik, owner of Eastwood Quick Print, for choosing Valley Partners to be a part of your entrepreneurial journey! Eastwood Quick Print is a locally owned printing company located in the Marketplace Plaza in Howland [5000 E Market St #9, Warren, OH 44484]. Their print shop offers off-set printing and digital prints. Most jobs are done in-house and take less than a week from start to finish! To learn more about their unbeatable pricing, exceptional quality, & outstanding services, please visit eastwoodqp.com and request a quote today. We're cheering you on, Richard!

A very special thank you to The Raymond John Wean Foundation for donating $200,000 to our active CDFI GrowBiz Fund match campaign! 🎉 With the support of our partners, Valley Partners can continue our great work of educating and empowering our underserved entrepreneurs to better equip them with the knowledge and skills to grow and thrive, assisting them in equitable access to capital. 💻 Read the full story here: https://tinyurl.com/vpwean

Thank you for celebrating Women's History Month with us! Stay tuned to see what events we have planned in Quarter II. 😊 #WomensLeadHERshipSummit2025 #LetHERLead

Join Valley Partners' Business Resource Center for a FREE class to learn the roadmap from the startup of your business to the funding of your project! 📲 To hear from helpful resources throughout the region, click here to register: https://www.valleyedp.com/seminar-schedule

In honor of Women's History Month coming to an end, we'd like to remember Tonia L Farmer MD's phenomenal message delivered at the Women's LeadHERship Summit. Her ability to relate, empower, educate, and inspire those around her moved every person in the room. We were so honored to have her as our keynote speaker and are most thankful for her time and knowledge. The impact she left behind at this year's summit won't be forgotten. Thank you so much for celebrating with us, Dr. Farmer! 💜

We were honored to graduate 26 entrepreneurs yesterday afternoon from the fifth cohort of our Business Accounting & Legal Assistance Grant Program! These dedicated and hard-working business owners attended 6 courses over the span of six weeks to learn more about accounting & legal business principles, marketing, tax returns, financial statements, legal & insurance principles, business plan development & more. As a result of their completion of the course, each entrepreneur is walking out with an updated business plan & an $8,000 grant to go towards accounting & legal professional services—not to mention the experience of pitching their business idea to a panel of funders! HUGE congratulations to you all, Cohort 5! We thoroughly enjoyed spending the last 6 Tuesday mornings with you all. 😊 A special thank you to our funders who continue to make this program possible: 🎉 The Raymond John Wean Foundation 🎉 The Youngstown Foundation 🎉The Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund 🎉 The Valley Vision

From our team at Valley Partners: We would like to express a heartfelt, "THANK YOU!" for celebrating the strong, powerful female leaders in the region with us at our second-annual Women's LeadHERship Summit! Our team appreciates your dedicated support & the many ways each of you contribute to the summit's success. At Valley Partners, we are committed to celebrating women's leadership & will continue to #letHERlead in 2025 through impactful small business lending & invaluable technical assistance. More pictures & fun memories to share are on the way! In the meantime, learn more about who we are at valleyedp.com. Thank you so much for your support. 😊 #WomensLeadHERshipSummit2025 #LetHERLead

These #leadHERs are ready to empower YOU at tonight’s second-annual Women’s LeadHERship Summit. 💜 We’ll see you soon!

Many thanks to our Empow-HER sponsors for supporting this year's Women's LeadHERship Summit!

Empower women with our EXCLUSIVE $20 Women's LeadHERship bundle! 💪 ✨ 🤩 As we are excited to gather next Thursday to celebrate the female leaders in the region, this year's carefully curated collection of merchandise is designed to inspire and uplift you & the #leadHERs you love. Perfect for showcasing your commitment to women's empowerment, be sure to snag yours next week!

We would like to thank Brittany Brantley for sponsoring this year's Women's LeadHERship Summit as Innovat-HER! Brittany is a shareholder in Ogletree Deakins' Cleveland office. She represents employers in various labor and employment legal matters, including traditional labor and representing employers in a wide variety of employment litigation in state and federal courts and before various administrative agencies. In addition to her litigation and advocacy practice, she also proactively counsels her clients in the education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, and real estate industries on achieving their business goals and avoiding potential litigation. Brittany’s foresight and solution-based approach enables her to counsel and advise employers on everyday employment issues related to hiring and discharge decisions, discrimination, medical leave, wage and hour compliance, and unfair competition. While in law school, Brittany was the Senior Articles Editor for the Journal of Legislation, and her student Note was selected for publication. She also studied in the United Kingdom at the University of Notre Dame’s London Law Centre, and in China at Renmin University Law School in Beijing. In addition, she spent a summer at the Universidad de Alicante in Spain during her undergraduate studies. To request her services, please email Brittany.Brantley@Ogletree.com. Thank you for supporting our Women's LeadHERship Summit, Brittany!

We would like to thank Lake to River for sponsoring this year's Women's LeadHERship Summit as Innovat-HER! Lake to River is at the forefront of fostering equitable economic development in Eastern Ohio, centered in a four-county region bordering western Pennsylvania, extending from Lake Erie to the Ohio River. The Lake to River corridor is an advanced manufacturing and energy hub centered between Columbus, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh within a one-day drive of 50% of the US and Canadian populations. Their unique assets include abundance of low-cost electric and natural gas, deep water ports on Lake Erie and the Ohio River, vast network of rail and road infrastructure, quality educational institutions, and productive workforce. To learn more about their important initiatives, please visit https://www.laketoriverohio.org/. Thank you for supporting our Women's LeadHERship Summit, Lake to River!

We would like to thank Huntington National Bank (huntingtonbank) for sponsoring this year's Women's LeadHERship Summit as Innovat-HER! Huntington is a full-service banking provider primarily operating across an eleven-state banking franchise of Ohio, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Their “Welcome” philosophy centers around deep relationship-building capabilities to best meet each customer’s specific needs. They serve their customers through a banking network of over 1,000 full-service branches, including 11 Private Client Group offices, and over 1,600 ATM locations. Huntington Bancshares Incorporated provides full-service commercial, small business, and consumer banking services, mortgage banking services, treasury management and foreign exchange services, equipment leasing, wealth and investment management services, trust services, brokerage services, and customized insurance brokerage and service programs Through automotive dealership relationships within their primary franchise area and select other states, Huntington also provides commercial banking services to the automotive dealers and retail automobile financing for dealer customers. To learn more, visit https://www.huntington.com/. Thank you for supporting our Women's LeadHERship Summit, Huntington!

We would like to thank the Youngstown Business Incubator for sponsoring this year's Women's LeadHERship Summit as Innovat-HER! The YBI brings together extraordinary entrepreneurs, business leaders and technical experts to create something greater than the sum of their parts. They're working to capture the interest of the next generation of entrepreneurs in order to create a more diverse business community; one that is fully invested in re-energizing the economy, urban redevelopment, and restoring the region’s manufacturing competitiveness. YBI is a place where new, disruptive technologies and ideas can be explored, young people can find career opportunities, wealth is created, and diversity is celebrated. YBI is home to world class organizations like Steelite International and America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute. Over the course of the past two decades, they’ve redefined the west end of downtown, creating a 200,000-sf campus across five buildings. However, their work doesn’t stop there. Their entrepreneurship programs reach across the full 21 counties of northeast Ohio – and they're attracting companies from California, Colorado, Israel and the UK to the region. They're looking to continue transforming the area and solidifying northeast Ohio as the epicenter for additive manufacturing. However, they're also looking to inspire our young people through their Youth Entrepreneurship and XPerience augmented/virtual reality programming. Bring your idea to the table by visiting their website at ybi.org. YBI will be ready to provide the resources, guidance, and connections necessary to become a successful, sustainable business! Thank you for supporting our Women's LeadHERship Summit, YBI!

We would like to thank Capriotti's Sandwich Shop for sponsoring this year's Women's LeadHERship Summit as Innovat-HER! Founded in 1976 in Wilmington, Delaware by siblings Lois and Alan Margolet, Capriotti’s was born from a desire to create something unique while honoring family heritage. To this day the whole roast turkeys, quality meats & cheeses, and fresh rolls and produce continue to impress their patrons and earn awards across the country. To try their delicious menu, check out their website at https://capriottis.com/ and give them a visit at 6442 S Raccoon Rd Suite B, Canfield, OH 44406. Be on the lookout for their new location to open at 2484 Niles Cortland Rd in Warren, OH as well! Thank you for supporting our Women's LeadHERship Summit, Capriotti's!

We would like to thank DAWN Incorporated for sponsoring this year's Women's LeadHERship Summit as Innovat-HER! They don’t view ourselves as just your contractor— They are your partner from beginning to end. Dawn Incorporated began with a single dump truck and is now an award-winning construction industry leader across the Mahoning Valley and beyond. In 1993, 25-year-old Dawn Ochman chose to build her legacy. Dawn started out as a dump truck company servicing the greater Youngstown area and quickly grew into a full-service construction company with an expanding reach in markets across the Midwest. Now, Dawn Incorporated operates with a team of project managers, estimators, project coordinators, field managers, site superintendents, quality control managers, site safety and health officers, skilled trades, and support staff. They are proud to be a leading construction company in Ohio with an ever-growing list of prestigious commercial, industrial, and federal projects. Thank you for supporting our Women's LeadHERship Summit, Dawn Incorporated! To learn more, please visit https://www.dawnincorporated.com/. Thank you for supporting our Women's LeadHERship Summit, Dawn Incorporated!

We would like to thank Sherman Creative for sponsoring this year's Women's LeadHERship Summit as Innovat-HER! In 1996, Sherman Creative's founders—Bruce & Carol Sherman—set out to bring the best promos and best customer service to their hometown of Youngstown, Ohio. Fast forward to 2018, when Stephanie Shapiro and Brittany Mendez joined the then two-person team, with plans of major growth and expansion. The key to that growth and expansion was maintaining the culture of caring that Bruce and Carol so delicately and deliberately wove into the company culture. Stephanie and Brittany also had plans of a fresh look, new tools, and lots of trending ideas to really expand the customer base and breathe new life into the mission at Sherman Creative. If you want to learn more about their super cool history, visit their website at www.shermancreative.com. Thank you for supporting our Women's LeadHERship Summit, Sherman Creative!

We would like to thank QUICKmed Urgent Care for sponsoring this year's Women's LeadHERship Summit as Innovat-HER! QUICKmed is a community-oriented, locally owned, and operated urgent care here in Northeast Ohio. They have multiple standalone urgent care clinics (some also housing specialties such as women’s health and primary care) and YOUcare clinics located on school campuses. They give back to our community by donating, sponsoring, and participating in local events. They offer the same types of services as a primary care physician, but on a more urgent basis. Their experienced and compassionate team is ready to provide prompt medical services to address a wide variety of non-emergency health issues that can’t wait for a scheduled appointment. To learn more, please visit their website at https://quickmedclinic.com/. Thank you for supporting our Women's LeadHERship Summit, QUICKmed!

We would like to thank Platt Insurance for sponsoring this year's Women's LeadHERship Summit as Innovat-HER! At Platt Insurance, their team makes the process of finding the best insurance simple again. Because their agency is 100% independent, they have the freedom to shop the marketplace to find you the best possible combination of cost and coverage. Unlike captive agents and online companies, Platt Insurance offers access to multiple companies and wide range of products, easy switching from company to company without hassle, unbiased and objective advice, claims assistance and advocacy, and policy service from the same person you bought from. If you’d like to get started with a complimentary quote and/or policy review, please visit their website at https://www.plattinsurance.com/. Thank you for supporting our Women's LeadHERship Summit, Platt Insurance!

We would like to thank United Returning Citizens (URC) for sponsoring this year's Women's LeadHERship Summit as Innovat-HER! URC is a start-up, non-profit corporation that serves community residents of Youngstown, Ohio and the Tri-County area. Their organization provides job search and training, life and financial literacy skills and transitional and stable housing primarily for citizens reentering society from correctional facilities. As there is a well-established correlation between joblessness and homelessness, and the overall impact on daily existence, URC seeks to provide a holistic approach to enable all citizens who are otherwise disadvantaged and disenfranchised to become productive contributing members of society. To learn more, please visit https://unitedreturningcitizens.org/. Thank you for supporting our Women's LeadHERship Summit, URC!

504 Program Rates are under prime! Contact our SBA Lender, Maureen Stenglein, today to see how we can fund your small business & partner with your bank to get a low interest rate.

Thank you to this year's CONNECT-HER Sponsor for our Women's LeadHERship Summit—Western Reserve Port Authority (WRPA)! The Western Reserve Port Authority was created in 1992 to operate the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. Using the unique powers granted to port authorities by Ohio law, the WRPA has evolved into a dynamic, multi-faceted agency dedicated to promoting growth and economic development in the Mahoning Valley. The WRPA combines leading-edge financing tools, consulting services and partnership opportunities into a unique suite of development solutions for business, government and non-profit institutions. Whether you’re a company or non-profit seeking ways to finance growth, a developer looking for help with the public infrastructure needed to move your project forward, or a governmental entity searching for ways to retain or attract jobs and development, their professional, experienced staff is eager to put their solutions to work for you. To learn more, please visit https://neodfa.org/. Thank you for supporting our Women's LeadHERship Summit, WRPA!

THANK YOU for your interest in Valley Partners' Women's LeadHERship Summit 2025! The deadline to register was on Thursday, March 6th. However, we are excited to announce that we have reached our capacity, and tickets are sold out. 🎉 Therefore, registration is now closed. If you would like to support the celebratory efforts behind this event by making a donation, we welcome you to do so HERE: valleyedp.com/summit2025 We look forward to seeing you at next year's Women's LeadHERship Summit in 2026! If you have any questions, please contact TaMyah Petty at tamyah@valleyedp.com.

We had the pleasure of touching base with some of our favorite #leadHERs today in preparation for the Women’s LeadHERship Summit! Thank you to all the women bosses at Platt Insurance for having us. 😊🎉

We had a blast at our Annual Lenders Appreciation event last night at the AMAZING Past Times Arcade (@pasttimesarcade)! Special shout out to Farmers National Bank for taking home both the SBA Lender of the Year [awarded to Pete Noll] AND the Economic Development Lender of the Year [awarded to Greg Ensley] awards for 2024! And, a special shoutout is owed to John Montgomery of Premier Bank for most referrals of 2024. 🎉 We greatly appreciate our lenders! Thank you to our partners for joining us last night!

Hey, fellas— We want you in the room at this year's Women's LeadHERship Summit! Be a #support-HER by bringing your sisters, daughters, mothers & friends to help celebrate the strong, female leaders in the Valley! 🎉 Register here: valleyedp.com/summit2025

We would like to thank this year's CONNECT-HER Sponsor— HD Growth Partners (@hdgrowthpartners)—for supporting our Women's LeadHERship Summit! HD Growth Partners was founded in 2007 with a unique spin on the traditional accounting firm from day one. Their firm was built on a model that was focused on shared success. As their employees and clients succeed, so does the firm. Their goals are hyper-focused on providing value to their clients, employees, and community. Since its inception, HD Growth Partners has grown from a total staff of four to over 70 in our multiple locations, including those who work from home full-time! The expertise added by the entire team allowed them to offer a full suite of services at the level of quality that their customers have always been accustomed to. Their firm is committed to providing the highest level of customer service and their team of professionals understands that their client's success is directly correlated to theirs. Thank you, HD Growth Partners, for being such a great resource in this region!

Thank you to The Business Journal (@the_business_journal_ytown) for featuring our upcoming Women's LeadHERship Summit! 📲Check out the article to hear from our keynote speaker & title sponsor! https://businessjournaldaily.com/valley-partners-to-host-second-womens-leadhership-summit/

We were honored to have 7 17 Credit Union’s Commercial Lending Support Specialist, David Kovacs, as our guest speaker this afternoon! Entrepreneurs were able to learn practical and strategic ways on how to build a strong financial future for their business at our Securing Business & Personal Credit lunch-and-learn seminar. Thank you, David, for your excellent presentation! 📲To join us for our next seminar, check out our schedule on our website at https://www.valleyedp.com/seminar-schedule.

Cohort 5 of our Business Accounting & Legal Assistance Grant Program officially commenced yesterday morning! We are excited to spend the next five weeks of class with these dedicated & hardworking entrepreneurs. 😊

Join us for our second-annual Women's LeadHERship Summit—an evening of celebrating strong, powerful, & dynamic female leaders in the Valley for National Women's History Month! Both women AND men are invited to the celebration as we #LetHERLead in 2025! 💜 Register you and your favorite #leadHERs by Thursday, March 6th: valleyedp.com/summit2025

Meet Traci Miller, Women's LeadHERship Summit 2025 panelist! Traci Miller is a local entrepreneur and the founder/owner of Color 3 Embroidery Inc. located in Warren, OH. Her “boot strap” startup was launched in 1995 from her parent’s home and has blossomed into a flourishing wholesale apparel decorating company, which outfits corporate accounts nationally and globally. While growing her business, she faced much personal adversity, local and international competition, and various economic conditions which brought to the surface her passion for continuous learning and growth for herself and others. 💜 Be encouraged by Traci at the Women's LeadHERship Summit by registering you and your favorite #leadHERs TODAY at tinyurl.com/vpwomensummit.

Meet Dionne Dowdy, Women's LeadHERship Summit 2025 panelist! Dionne Dowdy is the co-founder and Executive Director of the United Returning Citizens or URC. URC is a Youngstown-based nonprofit that provides, among other services, job search and training and stable housing primarily for citizens reentering society from correctional facilities. URC’s holistic approach, which Dionne has long been a champion of, has been instrumental in helping countless individuals in our community successfully build a life of self-sufficiency. Through URC, Dionne has also mentored several local businesses to success. In addition, Dionne runs a lawncare and landscaping business that introduces the youth and returning citizens to entrepreneurship, URC Staffing Specialists, an initiative supporting returning citizens into return to the workforce, and is a part of AYE Consultants & Cultural Advisors for Businesses and Personal Development. Outside of URC, Dionne currently serves as the President of the Community Legal Aid Board. She is a member of the Emerging Leaders Alumni Association, the Rockwood Leadership Institute, the League of Women Voters, and the Neighborhood Success Resident Council. Currently, she is working towards launching “YO Cleanup,” “Fixin’ My Hood”, and a Tiny Homes initiative. 💜 Be inspired by Dionne at this year's Women's LeadHERship Summit by registering you & your favorite #leadHERs TODAY at tinyurl.com/vpwomensummit.

Meet Ellie Platt, Women's LeadHERship Summit 2025 panelist! Ellie Platt is the owner and president of Platt Insurance, an independent insurance agency in Howland, OH, offering a full spectrum of insurance and risk management services. Ellie is known for her strong ties to the community and passion for helping others. Born and raised in Youngstown, Ellie's love for her hometown inspired her to start her own insurance agency from scratch 13 years ago. Under Ellie's leadership, Platt Insurance has experienced remarkable growth, now employing 10 talented individuals. She holds a Master of Business Degree (MBA) from Geneva College, which has also equipped her with valuable knowledge and skills in the field of business. Ellie's commitment to her community extends beyond her business endeavors. She currently serves as Board Chair for OH WOW Science Center, contributing to the advancement of STEM education for young minds. Additionally, Ellie holds the position of President Elect for the Rotary Club of Youngstown, where she actively participates in community service initiatives. She also serves on the board of the Better Business Bureau of Mahoning Valley. Her expertise and knowledge in the fields of insurance, marketing, and entrepreneurship have led her to speak nationally on these topics, sharing her insights and empowering others. She gives of her time locally through insurance education classes for entrepreneurs involved in the Youngstown Business Incubator and Valley Partners. 💜 Be empowered by Ellie at the Women's LeadHERship Summit on March 20th by registering TODAY: tinyurl.com/vpwomensummit

Meet Dr. Fareedah Goodwin-Capers, Women's LeadHERship Summit 2025 panelist! Dr. Goodwin-Capers was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio and was a 1996 graduate of The Rayen School. She attended the University of Akron’s combined B.S/M.D accelerated degree program, from which she graduated and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in 1998. She then attended the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and graduated in 2002. She decided to pursue a career in Family Medicine and completed residency in 2005. Dr. Goodwin-Capers began her own private medical practice in 2005 and began seeing patients from newborn to elderly ages. She remained in private practice until 2015 when she joined with Mercy Health Physicians, her current employer. After her husband and she followed a plan to get out of debt and turned their finances around, Dr. Goodwin-Capers felt led to help others get out of debt and improve their own financial literacy. She has organized several community-based seminars and workshops to facilitate her goal to teach others how to improve their financial plights. She completed training to become a Ramsey Master Finance Coach and started her own business, Capers Financial LLC, in 2024. 💜 Be encouraged by Dr. Goodwin-Capers at the Women's LeadHERship Summit by registering you and your favorite #leadHERs TODAY at tinyurl.com/vpwomensummit.

Check out two upcoming Lunch-and-Learn seminars designed to help your business build a strong financial future! With presentations from both Huntington Bank & 7 17 Credit Union representatives, view each flyer for more information and register today! + Securing Business & Personal Credit Seminar | Thursday, February 20th, 2025 from 1 pm - 3 pm — Register by Tuesday, February 18th here: https://tinyurl.com/brccredit + Access to Capital Seminar | Thursday, March 6th, 2025 from 1 pm - 3 pm — Register by March 4th at tinyurl.com/vpcapital.

Joining the Women's LeadHERship Summit 2025 as a panelist, meet Lena Esmail, CNP! Raised on the North Side and seasoned by diverse experiences along Belmont Avenue, Lena Esmail’s journey epitomizes the fusion of education and community service. A graduate of Liberty High School’s class of 2004, Lena pursued a path of academic excellence, earning dual baccalaureates in nursing and biology from Youngstown State University. Her thirst for knowledge propelled her to obtain a master’s in nursing from Ursuline College, followed by a post-master’s certificate in critical care nursing from YSU. Undeterred by the rigors of academia, Lena attained the pinnacle of her educational pursuits with a doctorate in nursing practice from Kent State University. At the helm of QUICKmed Urgent Care, Lena Esmail orchestrates a transformative approach to healthcare delivery, anchored in accessibility and excellence. Through a novel model leveraging advanced practice providers, QuickMed extends its reach beyond traditional confines, encompassing urgent care, primary care, and in-school clinics. This innovative paradigm resonates with Lena’s ethos of empowering communities through localized interventions. QuickMed’s footprint spans across the region, with clinics in Akron, Austintown, Columbiana, Cortland, Medina, Strongsville, Warren, Ravenna, and its inaugural site in Liberty. Each clinic epitomizes Lena’s vision of healthcare democratization, transcending geographical barriers to deliver compassionate and comprehensive care to all. 💜 Be empowered by Lena at the Women's LeadHERship Summit on March 20th by registering TODAY: https://form.jotform.com/250334157660150

Meet this year's moderator for the Women's LeadHERship Summit panel discussion—Lisa Resnick! Lisa is a passionate entrepreneur, community builder, and founder of Dandelion-Inc, a membership-based organization that empowers entrepreneurs through personalized guidance, community-building, and strategic consulting. With a proven track record of creating spaces where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued, Lisa draws on her experiences as a business owner, writer, and dedicated mother to inspire and support others in balancing their personal and professional lives. An active board member for organizations such as OH WOW! Science Center, the Youngstown Marathon, and the Fund for Women and Girls for the Community Foundation, Lisa is deeply committed to driving positive change in her community. She is also the creative mind behind successful campaigns like Homes and Hops, which combined community-building and real estate marketing to drive local impact. Lisa’s work is guided by her belief in the importance of connection, accountability, and resilience. She brings a unique blend of warmth, humor, and strategic focus to her endeavors, ensuring that every project aligns with her mission to uplift and empower others. 💜 Be a part of the insightful panel discussion with Lisa & your other favorite #leadHERs by registering for the summit TODAY: tinyurl.com/vpwomensummit

New month, new 504 Program rates! Contact our SBA Lender, Maureen Stenglein, to learn how the 504 loan can help fund your business' next project!

Meet this year's Women's LeadHERship Summit Master of Ceremonies—Tanay Hill! Tanay is one of Valley Partners' well-respected business resources advisors, helping entrepreneurs develop strong business plans, generate financial projections, apply for loans, and more. She has also served as a member, mentor, mentor coordinator, vice president, president, and growth coordinator for Business Networking International (BNI) from 2008 until present day in Warren and Youngstown. She also serves as a board secretary of the YWCA Mahoning Valley, as well as a committee member for YWCA's internal and external affairs committees. Additionally, she was a financial literacy coach for the 21st Century Program for Warren City Schools where she created and implemented a curriculum to teach students basic finances. With a bachelor's degree in business administration, a Certified Business Advisor (CBA) certificate from Kent State University, and twelve years of banking experience, she is excited to empower and be empowered with YOU at this year's summit! 💜 Join Tanay & your other favorite #leadHERs on March 20th at the Eastwood Event Centre by registering TODAY: tinyurl.com/vpwomensummit

🎉 Mark your calendars! 🎉 Valley Partners’ second-annual Women’s LeadHERship Summit is making its return on Thursday, March 20th, 2025 at the Eastwood Event Centre! Join us for an evening of celebrating strong, powerful, & dynamic female leaders in the Valley for National Women's History Month. This FREE, highly anticipated event will feature a delightful dinner, an insightful panel discussion, a compelling keynote speaker, live entertainment, and valuable networking opportunities. Both women AND men are invited to the celebration as we #LetHERLead in 2025! As we are excited to announce that the Cafaro Foundation is the title sponsor for this year's summit, you can begin registering TODAY at this link: https://tinyurl.com/vpwomensummit Invite the #LeadHER in your life by tagging them in the comments below! 💜

Valley Partners is honored to present the work our team has done in 2024 in the Business Journal's Growth Report 1: Economic and Community Development Edition Issue! 🖥 Read about our community impact HERE: https://tinyurl.com/vpbjgr Thank you to the Business Journal staff for featuring us! @the_business_journal_ytown

Presenting this year's keynote speak-HER... Dr. Tonia L. Farmers! Tonia L. Farmer, MD is a board-certified Otolaryngology/Head and Neck (ENT) Surgeon with 23 years of experience in private practice. She received her undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the prestigious institution, the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. She continued her medical doctorate and residency training at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. She was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society as a junior in medical school representing the top 5 percent of her class. She went on to be the first female ENT resident at the institution, paving the way for many more female residents to come behind her. Being an entrepreneur at heart—launching an eCommerce company called Salt Me Pink [saltmepink.com]—she has positioned herself as a sought-after speaker, educator, and social media influencer with a well-known platform, Dr. Nose Best®️ [@drnosebest]. Her educational platform focuses on sharing reliable, fact-based medical information. She encourages others to be intentionally informed and empowers them to be their best health advocate. Dr. Farmer is also a writer for the Buckeye Review, a locally-owned newspaper. Her column is entitled, Dr. Nose Best®️. She enjoys being an on-air medical expert for 21 WFMJ [@wfmj] and has become a trusted and respected source in her community. 💜 Want to hear Dr. Farmer's compelling message to female leaders across the region? Register for VP's Women's LeadHERship Summit TODAY at https://www.valleyedp.com/women-s-leadhership-summit-2025.

We are excited to announce that the Cafaro Foundation is this year's Women's LeadHERship Summit title sponsor, otherwise known as, this year's Trailblaz-HER! 🎉 The mission of the Cafaro Foundation is rooted in the generosity of William M. Cafaro, the founder of the real estate development and management company that bears his name in Niles, Ohio. For over a half century, Cafaro and his wife Alyce enthusiastically, but quietly, supported churches, schools, hospitals and other charitable causes. In many instances, Mr. Cafaro would insist on making his gifts anonymously. After his wife’s death in 1996, Mr. Cafaro formed his foundation to perpetuate her memory and the legacy of good works they shared. Mr. Cafaro passed away in 1998. Over the years of its existence, the Cafaro Foundation has bestowed gifts amounting to more than $5 million. The causes that have benefited are many and diverse. They include the United Way of Mahoning and Trumbull Counties, the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, Youngstown State University, Wheeling Jesuit University, John Carroll University, the Cleveland Clinic and numerous smaller charities throughout the Mahoning Valley. A second and third generation of the Cafaro family have now passionately embraced the philanthropic vision of William M. Cafaro. His descendants now direct the efforts of his foundation, striving to improve the quality of life in the region they call home. Valley Partners is grateful to have their support this year! 💜 To register for the Women's LeadHERship Summit, visit https://tinyurl.com/vpwomensummit

We would like to express a heartfelt, "Thank you!" to Chris Colella, Senior Vice President of First National Bank & James Gibbs, Director of Administrative Services of The Mahoning Valley Sanitary District for their years of invaluable service to the Valley Partners team as they resign from our Board of Directors. Their commitment, leadership, and vital contribution has played a significant role in furthering our mission to support the small businesses in our community. Chris has been connected to Valley Partners for over 30 years, offering strategic insight and financial expertise. James has & will continue to provide remarkable wisdom and guidance as a loan committee member. As both members have left a lasting impact on our organization, we are sad to see them go. Yet, we celebrate their history with the company & wish them success in their future endeavors. You'll always be a part of our Valley Partners family, Chris & James! Help us celebrate them by leaving a comment below. 🎊

The Valley Partners team is fortunate & excited to present our 2024 Annual Report! We invite you to review the significant ways our team boosted the regional economy last year by finding the full report on our website's homepage at valleyedp.com. Many, many thanks to our clients, lenders, committee members, and partners for contributing to our organization's success. 🎉

🎉 Mark your calendars! 🎉 The Business Resource Center's lunch-and-learn seminar schedule is LIVE on our website. Each seminar will focus on a sole topic that is essential to running your small business and feature local expert guest speakers. Check out the topics that will be discussed, ®gister early TODAY to secure your spot: https://www.valleyedp.com/seminar-schedule

Valley Partners is proud to be a Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accredited Business! Check out our BBB profile to learn more about the services we offer, our staff, a brief historical overview of our organization, & more! 💻 https://www.bbb.org/us/oh/youngstown/profile/business-opportunities/valley-partners-0432-1131

Local entrepreneurs gathered at our Setting S.M.A.R.T. Business Goals Bootcamp last night to establish their 2025 entrepreneurial goals! As they've dedicated this year to taking their business to the next level, we were grateful to provide them with the opportunity to collaborate with one another, hold each other accountable, & cheer each other on. Keep an eye out for more seminars & events to come in 2025! Visit our website for more information on how our team can serve you in your entrepreneurial journey. 🔗 valleyedp.com

Today is the last day to register for our upcoming Setting S.M.A.R.T. Business Goals Bootcamp! If you want to achieve your 2025 entrepreneurial goals, these 4 workshops are for you! 📲 Register at tinyurl.com/vpbootcamp.

The SBA Cleveland District Office and local SBA Resource Partners are hosting FREE, virtual, and informational workshops all January and February long! With topics ranging from + "Taking the Guesswork out of Pricing" + "Navigating Health Insurance: A Guide for Small Business Owners" + "Capital Readiness for New and Startup Businesses" and more, be sure to secure your spot ®gister today! 💻 Register here: https://www.sba.gov/events?keyword&field_event_dates_value=All&district=75&in_person_or_online=All&fbclid=IwY2xjawH0yu9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQ8YLl-sa6waNSAss2f9w75IK59PrYFHmcAu24pH3e5NkHaQWb4nSYjJpQ_aem_Hxxl2ISgPF7_HSUpnetM9w

You asked, we answered! After much client feedback, our Setting S.M.A.R.T. Business Goals Bootcamp courses have been moved to an evening start time of 5 pm for your convenience! See program details below! -- 🎉 NEW year, NEW bootcamp. 🎉 Meet your business goals in 2025! Join Valley Partners & other entrepreneurs across the region for 4 sessions of dreaming, strategizing, planning, and executing in our newest 4-part bootcamp series: Setting S.M.A.R.T. Business Goals! See flier for more information on all sessions included! To set your business up for success in 2025, be sure to register by January 21st: tinyurl.com/vpbootcamp

Be informed on how to choose your source of capital, interview potential funders, and become loan-application-ready at Huntington Bank's and Valley Partners' informational Access to Capital Seminar! This seminar is designed to educate the region's entrepreneurs on practical, constructive ways to obtain the financing they need for their business. With presentations by The Huntington National Bank [@huntingtonbank] representatives and Valley Partners team members, valuable information will be provided to ensure you are selecting the right funding option for your entrepreneurial journey. See flier for more details! Register by March 4th at tinyurl.com/vpcapital.

Check out this month's 504 Program Funding Rates! Be sure to give our SBA Lender, Maureen Stenglein, a call to see how this program might be of benefit to your business! ❄️

Recent reports show that minorities & women received more small business help in 2024! VP's Executive Director, Teresa Miller, shares the initiatives that may have contributed to the overall increase in this morning's Business Journal [@the_business_journal_ytown] article. 💻 Read all about it by heading to the Business Journal's website!

This morning, Trumbull County Commissioners presented a check for the remaining $500,000 of support for Valley Vision, an aggressive strategy to increase economic prosperity and improve the quality of life across the Valley! Commissioners made the presentation to Mahoning Valley Partners, which is leading Valley Vision and comprises the Western Reserve Port Authority (WRPA) (serving as fiscal agent), Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber [@ywchamber], The Youngstown Foundation, Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, Valley Economic Development Partners, and Lake to River Economic Development [@ltrohio]. “Valley Partners is grateful for the support of the Trumbull County Commissioners. We are excited to be a part of Valley Vision’s regional efforts to continue advancing the economic growth and prosperity for the Valley.” — Teresa Miller, Executive Director, Valley Economic Development Partners

We are the Valley Partners team! Here to help you start, grow, and expand your small business in 2025. 💪 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. 💻 Learn more about who we are by visiting valleyedp.com. ☎️ Ready to work with one of our advisors? Contact our team at valleyedp.com/contact. 💭 Worked with us before? Let us know your experience by leaving a review on our Google profile! We are looking forward to continuing to boost our regional economy in 2025!

Happy 2025! 🎉 Lift your business off the ground this year with a grant opportunity through Valley Partners! If your business is in need of legal & accounting assistance, this program is for you. See flier for more details! 📲 Register by Friday, January 17th: https://www.valleyedp.com/businessaccountinglegalgrant

We LOVE hosting our annual golf outings. ⛳ This year's was a blast! Many thanks to all who participated! #Bestof2024

Our team can't help but celebrate our very own Business Resource Manager, Matthew Longmire, for being featured in the Business Journal [@the_business_journal_ytown] as an Impact Maker! His positivity, passion, and desire to help small businesses across the region are deserving of honorable recognition. Thank you for being such a positive Impact Maker, Matt! 🎉 Help us celebrate him by reading his feature here: https://businessjournaldaily.com/impact-makers-teamwork-makes-the-dream-work/