Workshops
Celebrating Business Women’s Day
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...
Minority Business Reception: Celebration and Fellowship
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...
Black Business Month
In honor of Black Business Month, August 2023, we highlighted several SCMBA Members who are black-owned businesses. Take a look at the businesses below and consider showing them support! Sweet Lemon Creations, LLC 🍋 Owner: Robin Lemon 📍 Location: Canton 📧 Email:...
Eric Efobi | The Power of Networking
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...
CASH MOB: Cottage Blues
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...
SCMBA Golf Outing: Friday, September 22
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:...
SCMBA to hose Minority Business Reception on September 3
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...
Lydia Lee, Program Director, Details Support for Enshrinement Fashion Show
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...
Capital Conversations: Financial Literacy Workshop Series (Monthly)
In collaboration with three bank partners, we aim to create healthy banking relationships, enhance business and personal credit, and foster economic growth for minority businesses. View the workshop calendar below and RSVP for each session! Each session is held from...
SCMBA creates bidding opportunities with Welty and B&G Masonry
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...
SCMBA’s Skyler Parks honored with Twenty under 40! Award
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 receives Community Impact Award
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...
SCMBA Attends Black Tech Week (Staff Reflection)
Through the dates of July 17 through July 20, I had the pleasure of attending Black Tech Week in Cincinnati, OH with current SCMBA member Edgar Powell. This was my second year attending this conference and it was an amazing experience. For the second year in a row, I...
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SBA Loans [UPDATE]
Key Points: President Donald Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio have asked for $50 billion in loans from the Small Business Administration. The SBA’s annual average disaster-relief authorizations from Congress do not reach near $1 billion. Most disaster loans the SBA has made...
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Rodney Dennis
Founder | Levels Barber College Rodney Dennis has been a member for over 2 years. He is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and the owner of several businesses, including Levels Barber College in Canton Ohio. His vision was to open Levels Barber College to reach more...
Cyrus Ausar
Owner | Greatness Café Cyrus Ausar has been a member for less than a year. He is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and Depression and Suicide Prevention Expert. Greatness Café is a unique mental health café that serves smoothies, sandwiches, wraps, salads, and...
MBE Certification
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...
Delores Pressley
Founder | She Elevates Delores Pressley has been a member for over 2 years and is the Founder and Executive Director of She Elevates, a nonprofit to empower young girls to be confident leaders, entrepreneurs, and CEOs. She Elevates is a nonprofit status 501(c)3...
What is it that makes your business stand out?
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...
Business Certification: Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program
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...
Business Growth Opportunities with SCMBA’s Mentorship Program: This is a Request for Proposal (RFP)
The Stark County Minority Business Association (SCMBA) seeks a small business instructor/coach for its SCMBA Small Business Mentoring Program. This program is in partnership and with the support of The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce (CRCC) and SCORE. The program...
Stark County Minority Businesses to participate in ELITE.
JobsOhio today announced that minority-owned Stark County businesses will participate in ELITE, London Stock Exchange Group's business support and development program. In collaboration with JobsOhio and the Stark County Minority Business Association, ELITE USA...
Ohio Entrepreneurial Business Incubators
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...
3 Social Media Hacks Every Small Business Owner Should Know
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...
