Minority Business Assistance Center - Youngstown Region

06/16/2026

The Tank is open for 2026. Whether you’re ready to pitch or ready to sponsor, now’s your moment to make waves. Applications are live at ybi.org/sharktank!

06/12/2026

YBI Shark Tank season is here, and we’re excited to welcome both pitchers and sponsors. If you’re ready to jump in, visit ybi.org to get started!

06/10/2026

Ready to take the plunge? YBI Shark Tank pitch and sponsor applications are officially open!
Interested in applying? Visit ybi.org for more information.

06/09/2026

Join us for our Second Annual Block Party on June 18th! We’re excited to celebrate Juneteenth with the community through food, fun, music, and dancing as we honor culture, unity, and joy.

06/04/2026

June 4 is here, and the Tank is officially OPEN! Whether you’re ready to pitch your big idea or step in as a sponsor, this is your moment to make waves.

Visit ybi.org for more information.

05/29/2026

The sharks are getting hungry… and pitch applications open June 4th!

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to bring your idea to the Tank, this is it. Visit https://ybi.org/sharktank/ for more information.

04/24/2026

Most people aren’t stuck because they’re not working.

They’re stuck because they’re guessing.

This moment from What’s The Biz? speaks to the shift from reacting to building with intention — and why that matters for business owners trying to grow.

🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/uB6Easxqup4?si=GFM3FdRmSMGqCIqt

04/22/2026

A lot of business owners are putting in the work, but still feel stuck.

That usually comes down to not having a clear strategy.

This conversation with Jeremy Spaulding breaks down how to think about growth in a more structured way, so you’re not just reacting, but actually building.

Clarity changes how you move.

🎥 Full episode: https://youtu.be/uB6Easxqup4?si=wSqkJtMPKfNxJ0-T

04/20/2026

The hardest part of building a business isn’t the work — it’s knowing what actually moves things forward.

In this episode of What’s The Biz?, Karrington Griffin sits down with Jeremy Spaulding to talk through why so many business owners feel stuck — and how to shift from guessing to building with intention.

This is the kind of conversation that helps you step back, get clear, and move with purpose.

If you’re building and trying to figure out what’s next, this is for you.

🎥 Watch the full episode here:

1 like. "Stop Guessing. Start Building a Real Strategy"

04/14/2026

Growth at this level is never accidental.

It’s the result of years of experience, strong positioning, and being ready when opportunity presents itself.

We’re proud to see Eliza Kelley of EMIT Training Consultants secure a 12-year, $1.4 million contract — a major milestone in her company’s continued growth.

This is a reflection of what it looks like to build something sustainable, intentional, and built to last.

Moments like this don’t just represent individual success — they strengthen the broader business community around us

Minority Business Assistance Center - Youngstown Region | Tanisha N. Wheeler