Stark County Minority Business Association

06/09/2026

MEET THE VENDORS!

Join us for the Shop the Block: Summer Social at The Kirk Schuring Marketplace on 10th Street!

📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Come shop, eat, connect, and support amazing local entrepreneurs, artists, makers, food vendors, and community organizations. From custom creations and wellness products to food trucks, kids' activities, and unique handmade goods, there's something for everyone!

Enjoy popcorn, snow cones, food trucks, kids' activities, and great community vibes all afternoon!

📍 Marketplace on 10th Street, 500 10th St. NW, Canton, OH 44703

Shop Local. Support Community.

06/08/2026

POV: We text you to come to Shop the Block and you say no… meanwhile our entire personality has become this event 🥲

So save the date, bring a friend, and come see what all the hype is about! 🛍️

06/08/2026

Check us out!

06/07/2026

Join us for our FREE Leadership Academy Pitch Day sessions and discover innovative business practices that can help your business grow, connect, and succeed.

Tuscarawas County
Monday, June 8 | 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
Tuscarawas County Public Library
RSVP: https://members.starkminoritybusiness.org/calendar/Details/tuscarawas-county-leadership-academy-1708249?sourceTypeId=Hub

Carroll County
Thursday, June 11 | 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Carroll County District Library
RSVP: https://members.starkminoritybusiness.org/calendar/Details/carroll-county-leadership-academy-1720536?sourceTypeId=Hub

Participants will:
• Refine and strengthen business ideas
• Build confidence in presenting their vision
• Receive valuable feedback
• Expand their professional network

Register today!

06/05/2026

Dreams. Goals. Determination. ✨

Our 2026 CLIMB graduates are just getting started! After weeks of learning, growing, and building their entrepreneurial skills, these business leaders are sharing some of their aspirations for the future.

SCMBA and MBAC are incredibly proud of each graduate and excited to see where their journeys take them.

Join us in celebrating the Class of 2026 and wishing them success as they continue to CLIMB toward their goals!

06/04/2026

What if this empty parking lot became one of the biggest community gatherings of the summer?

That's exactly what we're trying to do at Shop the Block: Summer Social—but we need your help.

Join us on Saturday, June 13 from 2 PM–7 PM at the Marketplace on 10th Street (500 10th St. NW, Canton, OH 44703) for an afternoon of local vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, family-friendly fun, and community connection.

Looking for a way to support local businesses? Start here.

Are you a business owner, entrepreneur, artisan, or community organization? Vendor spaces are still available! Register today: www.bit.ly/SCMBASocial

Tag a friend, share this post, and we'll see you at Shop the Block.

06/03/2026

Calling Stark County Black-Owned Businesses!

SCMBA is excited to launch our new Black-Owned Business Directory, a free opportunity designed to help local entrepreneurs increase visibility, connect with customers, and build new business opportunities.

While this directory focuses on Black-owned businesses, it represents one of many programs and resources SCMBA offers to support minority-, women-, and Veteran-owned businesses across Stark County.

Participation is completely FREE, and both digital and printed versions of the directory are planned for release later this year.

If you own a Black-owned business, we invite you to submit your information and help us showcase the talent, innovation, and economic impact of Black entrepreneurs throughout our community.

✨ Free Business Listing
📱 Digital & Printed Directory Coming Later This Year
🔗 Submit Your Business: www.bit.ly/scmbadirectory

The Stark County Minority Business Association (SCMBA) and the Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) are committed to strengthening and growing minority-owned businesses throughout Stark County. This directory was created to connect residents, organizations, and businesses with Black-owned and....

06/02/2026

At CLIMB Graduation, we asked participants one simple question:

"How long do you think your pitch will be?"

The answers were optimistic.
The stopwatch had other opinions. 😂

From spot-on guesses to "we're going to have to stop you there," this might be our favorite graduation recap yet. 🎓🚀

06/01/2026

The May 2026 edition of SCMBA On The Move has arrived, and it's worth the read, even as we kick off June!

This issue celebrates the graduation of our inaugural CLIMB Program cohort, recognizing 25 entrepreneurs who have taken an important step in growing their businesses. You'll also find inspiring member and MBAC spotlights, updates on our expansion into Wayne, Carroll, and Tuscarawas counties, upcoming events, and new opportunities to market your business through our upcoming Black-Owned Business Directory and Weekly Member Calendar.

As we head into a busy summer season, catch up on the stories, resources, and opportunities helping entrepreneurs across our region connect, grow, and thrive.

Read the latest issue today: https://canva.link/0xjp7wjolap9eds