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At the EP Business Incubator, we believe that entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful tools for economic mobility. Our mission is to help local families transition from financial instability to long-term sustainability by providing the physical space, mentorship, and "mental infrastructure" needed to build a thriving business.
We don't just provide a roof; we provide a roadmap to economic empowerment. |
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How the Program Works
The EP Business Incubator is a one-year intensive program designed to take your "side hustle" or business idea and turn it into a scalable enterprise.
The Graduation Curriculum
Our "Survivability & Scalability" curriculum is divided into four quarterly phases to ensure you are ready to thrive in the open market after your year with us. These include; legal, financial, sales, marketing, operations, systems, sustainability and scaling.
A Partnership for Success
We are proud to collaborate with regional leaders to provide our entrepreneurs with the best resources in Ohio. Our residents gain exposure and support from:
Ready to Take the Next Step?
We are looking for motivated individuals ready to change their family's financial future through hard work and innovation.
The EP Business Incubator is a one-year intensive program designed to take your "side hustle" or business idea and turn it into a scalable enterprise.
- Low-Cost Physical Space: Participants receive a dedicated retail or office space at a significantly reduced rate for 12 months
- Mandatory Business Curriculum: Success isn't just about hard work—it’s about systems. All residents participate in monthly workshops.
- Expert Mentorship: Gain access to a network of local business leaders and partners from organizations across the Mahoning Valley.
The Graduation Curriculum
Our "Survivability & Scalability" curriculum is divided into four quarterly phases to ensure you are ready to thrive in the open market after your year with us. These include; legal, financial, sales, marketing, operations, systems, sustainability and scaling.
A Partnership for Success
We are proud to collaborate with regional leaders to provide our entrepreneurs with the best resources in Ohio. Our residents gain exposure and support from:
- Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI) for minority and women-owned business support.
- Valley Economic Development Partners for micro-loans and post-graduation capital.
- Ohio SBDC at YSU for free one-on-one business counseling.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
We are looking for motivated individuals ready to change their family's financial future through hard work and innovation.
"The goal isn't just to start a business; it's to build an asset that lasts for generations."
