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For over 35 years, the services of the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Youngstown State University have helped businesses start and expand throughout the region. With the addition of the Export Assistance Network and APEX Accelerator, we work together to provide business strategies, export assistance, and government contracting opportunities.
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Small Business Development Center
Growing business ventures require strategic business solutions. Our consultants will guide you through analyzing the viability of your project.
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With more than three-quarters of the world's purchasing power coming from outside the United States, we can help you explore international opportunities.
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The Federal Government buys approximately $650 billion worth of goods and services annually. APEX Accelerator can guide you through the federal, state, local, and educational contracting process.
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Our Services:
Small Business Development Center
Growing business ventures require strategic business solutions. Our consultants will guide you through analyzing the viability of your project.
Learn More
Export Assistance Network
With more than three-quarters of the world's purchasing power coming from outside the United States, we can help you explore international opportunities.
Learn More
Ohio APEX Accelerator at YSU
The Federal Government buys approximately $650 billion worth of goods and services annually. APEX Accelerator can guide you through the federal, state, local, and educational contracting process.
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Mousa Kassis honored with prestigious State Star Award by America’s SBDC
Business Students Selected for John D. Beeghly Fellows Program
YSU Business Students Support Regional Export Activities
SBA Manufacturing Roundtable
Business Students Selected for John D. Beeghly Fellows Program
Export Assistance Network at YSU Wins 2 Awards
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The Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Program is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBDC Program is also funded in part by the Ohio Department of Development. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the SBDC at (614) 466-2711 or at our website: www.sbdc.development.ohio.gov.