The University of Toledo

The University of Toledo Minority Business Development Center

Applicant Qualifications The University of Toledo Minority Business Development Center welcomes applications from minority-owned, early stage businesses that have: Executive summary and/or business plan Four to six months of working capital Service oriented, light manufacturing or general construction trades. Good potential to produce jobs in the local area Potential to produce significant revenues in four to six years Intent to remain in the Toledo business community

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Located on The University of Toledo (UT) Campus of Energy and Innovation, The University of Toledo Minority Business Development Center (MBDC) provides an ideal environment to help a selected number of established minority owned businesses to grow. This growth is good for our community, the region, and even the global business stage. This is one of the many diversity initiatives led by the Office of Equity, Diversity and Community Engagement. 

Working in partnership with local, community-based business professionals, the UTMBDC provides information, essential services, networking resources and more to assist early-stage companies. The UTMBDC helps entrepreneurs turn their ideas into viable businesses, promoting innovation and creating jobs. This strengthens the economic fibers of the community, benefiting everyone.

The UTMBDC is not intended to replicate existing services available to businesses or organizations, but to complement these services through a focus on minority-owned companies.

 

Our Mission
The University of Toledo Minority Business Development Center mission is to foster an environment that offers assistance for minority-owned, early stage firms. The center will help nurture entrepreneurial and economic development in the Toledo community by providing office space and services, training, mentoring and a network of professional advisers.

Minority Business Development Center Members
Cosine Technical Group, LLC
Northwest Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Toledo African American Bureau of Commerce
KPGL Global Energy Resource Group, Inc.
Peak Electric, Inc.
Bebley Enterprises, Inc.
Continental Defense Protection Group, LLC
Byrd Services, LLC
Rose of Sharon Fashion Designs

Minority Business Development Center Affiliates
Amexum United Alliance, Inc.
C & M Medical Supply
Parker Enterprises, LLC