Minority Business Assistance Center
Our Team
Mario Davison, Minority Business Assistance Center Director
Mario graduated with his bachelor's in Sports Administration from Kent State University and earned his Master's in Human Social Service Leadership from Mt. Vernon Nazarene University.
As a North End native, Mario joined NECIC as a Community Organizer in 2021 to work in the community he loves and grew up in. IN 2024, Mario stepped into a new role as Director of our Minority Business Assistance Center.
Email: mario@necic-ohio.org
Phone: 419-522-1611, ext 105
Alan Mitchell, Business Advisor
Our partnership with Akron MBAC
NECIC has partnered up with the Akron Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) hosted by the Akron Urban League (AUL) to bring business counseling services to Richland County. NECIC strives to support entrepreneurs in our work and is excited to offer counseling, training and other resources to displaced workers and small businesses.
For any questions about our local office and MBAC, contact us at 419-522-1611.
Interested in starting a business or growing your business?
Why We Need MBAC
Supporting businesses means providing them with resources that include technical and professional assistance, access to capital, surety bonding, and connection to business opportunities. The Division leverages these resources to support the achievement of the state's 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) set-aside goal, which is overseen by the Department of Administrative Services.
The MBAC and Division works with entrepreneurs, and emerging business enterprises to help them achieve, scale, and market success. The overarching goal is to help small, minority-owned, and disadvantaged businesses contribute to job creation and economic growth in Ohio. Contact the Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) to schedule an appointment and meet with a Certified Business Advisor. These services are available with no cost to businesses located throughout Ohio.
For more information on MBAC, Call 419-522-1611 or click the link below
CULTIVATING GROWTH & SUSTAINABILITY
The Akron (Richland) Minority Business Development Center (MBAC) is supported by the Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) Minority Business Development Division (MBDD) who all support the growth and sustainability of small, minority-owned, and disadvantaged businesses in the State of Ohio.
134 N. Main St., Mansfield, Ohio 44902