Office of Economic Development

Public Notices

2012 Hiring Our Heroes Hiring Fair

June 29, 2012
9 AM - 2 PM
Cleveland State University

Free SBA Training Initiative: The Emerging 200 (e200)

The Emerging 200, e200 for short, is an intensive training initiative to accelerate growth of high potential small businesses located in America's inner-cities.

Classes are forming now to start in April. Space is limited - don't wait.

The City of Youngstown Office of Economic Development has a variety of economic tools at its disposal to assist current businesses, new businesses, and businesses interested in relocating to Youngstown. Follow the links on the left to learn more about this wealth of opportunities.

In the News

May 16, 2012 - "7,765 New Business Filings in April", (The Business Journal)

May 14, 2012 - "Regional Chamber Updates Good News Fact Sheet", (The Business Journal)

May 10, 2012 - "Metro Area Ranks 3rd in Manufacturing Job Growth", (The Business Journal)

May 8, 2012 - "City gets $500K grant for V&M facility", (The Vindicator)

May 2, 2012 - "HMHP to Outline Expansion Plans for its Hospitals", (The Business Journal)

April 25, 2012 - "Youngstown Kicks Off Initiative Program Revival", (The Business Journal)

April 25, 2012 - "Energy Plays Big Role in Manufacturing Skills Gap", (The Business Journal)

April 4, 2012 - "The Best Cities For Raising A Family", (Forbes)

April 4, 2012 - "Re-Sizing Small Businesses", (The Wall Street Journal)

March 30, 2012 - "City to Relaunch 'Youngstown Initiative' with $1M", (The Business Journal)

March 27, 2012 - "How to Decide if Entrepreneurship is Right for You", (The Wall Street Journal)

March 21, 2012 - "Women-Owned Businesses Make Strides", (The Wall Street Journal)

March 19, 2012 - "$2.5 Billion Deal to Bring More Investment in Utica", (The Business Journal)

March 13, 2012 - "Small-Business Optimism Hits New Four-Year High", (The Wall Street Journal)

February 29, 2012 - "Exterran's New Plant Sends 'Welcome' Message to Nation's Shale Gas Industry", (The Business Journal)

February 27, 2012 - "Exterran Awaits Tax Credits, Plant Ground Breaking", (The Business Journal)

February 22, 2012 - "Bankers Report Demand Up for Commercial Loans", (The Business Journal)

February 22, 2012 - "Old Steel Sites Set for Environmental Grants", (The Business Journal)

February 9, 2012 - "Bottom Dollar Opens 3 Grocery Stores", (The Business Journal)

February 6, 2012 - "Exterran Energy Eyes Fourth Quarter Startup", (The Business Journal)

February 1, 2012 - "Obama Calls on Tax Breaks for Small Businesses", (The Wall Street Journal)

January 30, 2012 - "Area Manufacturers Envision Training Center", (The Business Journal)

January 20, 2012 - "Ohio unemployment rate drops to 8.1 pct", (The Vindicator)

January 6, 2012 - "2012 starts on hopeful economic reports", (The Vindicator)

Recent Developments

April 24, 2012 - The City of Youngstown has reintroduced The Youngstown Initiative, a program that offers small businesses access to capital and government-contracting opportunities. Visit the Programs page to learn more.

February 28, 2012 - Exterran Energy Solutions LP broke ground on a 65,000 sq. ft. production facility to be located at Salt Springs Business Park, investing $13.2 million and creating 103 jobs.