Ready to take your business to new heights? Here are five strategies you can implement right now to foster growth and success. 1. Engage at Networking Events: Boost your business visibility by actively participating in networking events. Connecting with fellow...

The Canton Repository recently featured us in an article centered around our recent MBAC designation and details the objectives of the MBAC and our plans to expand our services to multiple other counties. Check out the article at cantonrep.com!

At SCMBA and MBAC, we're excited about our latest initiative: the Capital Conversations series. This powerful program is designed to equip small business owners with the essential skills and knowledge they need for financial success. Using the Money Smart modules...

Businesses are required to register with the Ohio Secretary of State to legally conduct business in the state — this is commonly called a business license. Similarly, many businesses and professionals are required to hold certain licenses, certifications, permits, or...

On Friday, September 22, 2023, SCMBA hosted its 4th Annual Golf Outing. The outing was held at The Quarry Golf Club, where nearly 100 golfers joined us in celebrating the accomplishments of the Association and minority businesses in Stark County and beyond! Through...

SCMBA On the Move is OUT NOW! Our September 2023 (Bi-Monthly) Newsletter is jam-packed with ways you can scale your business, networking opportunities, and SCMBA news and announcements! Check it out now! [button...

Friday, September 22, 2023, is Business Women's Day! This day is a reminder to honor our female entrepreneurs and those in the business sector. At SCMBA, we proudly highlight that approximately 6 out of 10 members are women-owned. Join us in celebrating Business...

Our Minority Business Reception was held on Sunday, September 3 as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's HBCU Classic weekend. At the event, we celebrated the rich history of...

Meet Eric Efobi of US Procurement and Logistics Services LLC. Eric is a current SCMBA Member who credits his business's journey to success to the power of NETWORKING! At the Minority Business Reception on September 3, Eric highlighted how being a part of SCMBA has...

Support Cottage Blues! Our Cash Mobs are a fantastic initiative to show love to our brick-and-mortar establishments. It's time to Cash Mob Cottage Blues! WATCH NOW: Cottage Blues - Interview Becky McLaughlin is the heart and soul behind Cottage Blues. Curious to see...

The 4th Annual SCMBA Golf Outing is on Friday, September 22! Whether you want to participate as a golfer, join us at the reception for only $30 per ticket, or become a sponsor, there's an option for everyone to get involved. There are many reasons to get involved:...

The Canton Repository The Stark County Minority Business Association, in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame and The Summit Magazine, will host a Minority Business Reception from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Nash Family & Event...

Here at the Stark County Minority Business Association, we put value into supporting our community and fostering partnerships with community leaders. One of these partnerships is with the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Enshrinement Festival. The Canton Repository...

As a member of SCMBA, your business will have the opportunity to connect with individuals and companies in need of your products and services. These connections, made through SCMBA, can open doors to bidding and contract opportunities - scaling your business to new...

Congratulations to Skyler Parks, Director of Business Development and Growth at Stark County Minority Business Association. Skyler was honored with a Twenty under 40! award from the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Canton Repository. "Twenty under 40!...

SCMBA is thrilled and humbled to announce that we have been selected to receive a prestigious Community Impact Award from the Dominion Energy Foundation. This recognition is for our outstanding Youth Entrepreneur Program, which has made a significant impact in...

By ODSA The State of Ohio’s Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program establishes a 15 percent set-aside procurement goal for state agencies, boards and commissions in awarding contracts to certified MBE businesses. The MBE program is designed to assist minority...

What comes to mind when you think of a standout business? Here are a few examples that come to my mind, of standout businesses: They offer genuine and quality products, operate with integrity, display great customer service etiquette and professionalism, demonstrate...

The State of Ohio’s Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program establishes a 15 percent set-aside procurement goal for state agencies, boards and commissions in awarding contracts to certified MBE businesses. The MBE program is designed to assist minority businesses...

By Ohio Development Services Agency Ohio House Bill 64, Section 257.90, requires the Ohio Development Services Agency to produce a publicly available report mapping and reviewing entrepreneurial business incubators in Ohio. The bill defines an entrepreneurial business...

By Jeff Shuford Are you a small business owner who often finds yourself staring blankly at your digital device wondering what the heck you should share with your social media followers? Do you sometimes feel like you’re spending countless hours...