The State of Ohio recently sent award letters to the following non-profit agencies to operate minority business assistance centers.
- Urban League of Greater Cleveland
- Central Ohio Minority Business Association (COMBA)
- African American Chamber – Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky
- Toledo Area Chamber of Commerce
- City of Dayton c/o Human Relations Council
- Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corporation (MVEDC)
According to the State’s outdated website, the Minority Business Assistance Centers (MBAC) provide a variety of business development services to new and existing business owners. Each Minority Business Assistance Center is staffed with certified business counselors that assist minority entrepreneurs with loan and bond packaging services, management, technical, financial and contract procurement assistance.
