YNDC Seeks Entrepreneurs for Small Business Development Program

Monday, August 24, 2015

Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation is pleased to present a program designed to help new and established entrepreneurs reach their business goals.

Any existing or aspiring entrepreneurs in the city are encouraged to set up a one-on-one meeting to discuss their business goals. This program has three components:

Bright Idea to Business Plan: This course is a FREE intensive business planning course geared to help those starting small businesses in the City of Youngstown. A new session of this course begins September 22—please contact Liberty Merrill at YNDC by September 14th to apply for this program.

Financial Counseling: Any existing or aspiring business owner living in the City of Youngstown is invited to enter financial counseling to help them resolve credit issues, reach financial goals, and prepare them to seek financing for their new business.

Small Business Microloans: YNDC is able to provide small loans at favorable terms to low-income individuals who have developed a viable business plan.

All interested entrepreneurs should contact Liberty Merrill at YNDC (330.480.0423) for more information and to set up an initial intake meeting.