Minority Business Assistance Center - Dayton Region

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The overarching goal of the MBAC is to help small, minority-owned, women-owned, veteran friendly, and disadvantaged businesses contribute to job creation and economic growth in 14 counties across Southwest Ohio.

In honor of America’s 250 anniversary, we’re celebrating innovation and trailblazers from the Dayton region, including m...
05/21/2026

In honor of America’s 250 anniversary, we’re celebrating innovation and trailblazers from the Dayton region, including members of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Did you know that the first cash register was invented in 1879 by Dayton saloon owner James M. Ritty?

It is on display at the Engineers Club of Dayton, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.

📢 Only one week left to join early career professionals for casual networking at Dayton's rooftop bar, The Foundry.After...
05/21/2026

📢 Only one week left to join early career professionals for casual networking at Dayton's rooftop bar, The Foundry.

Afterwards, guests are encouraged to attend the Dayton Dragons game or head over to the Levitt Pavilion for live music.

📅 Thursday, May 28
🕝️ 4 PM - 6 PM
📍 The Foundry

Any individual employed by a chamber member business is considered a Generation Dayton member.

📝 Learn more and register ➡️ https://buff.ly/FO7CyVh

🤝 Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor: AES Ohio.

🤝 Thank you to our Event Sponsors: Dayton Children's Hospital, Kettering Health, and Wright State University.

What could Empower unlock for you? Join us for the Empower Information Session on Friday, May 29, from 8:30 AM - 10:00 A...
05/21/2026

What could Empower unlock for you?

Join us for the Empower Information Session on Friday, May 29, from 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM at the Event Center at Benham’s Grove.

Learn how this 10-month cohort can help you grow, connect, and lead with greater impact.

Therese Steiner, Cohort 7 (2024–2025), shares that the program gave her the tools to lead with greater self-awareness, intention, and confidence.

"Participating in Empower was a truly meaningful experience for me. The relationships I built with an incredible network of women leaders in the Dayton area continue to inspire and support me. I’m grateful for the experience and would encourage any woman looking to grow her leadership skills and community connections to say yes to Empower."

- Therese Steiner, Global Head of Customer Operations Strategy, AI, & Effectiveness at LexisNexis.

➡️ Register today: https://buff.ly/eSIEdRo

🤝 Thank you to our sponsor, Universal 1 Credit Union.

🎀 ✂️ Join us on Wednesday, June 10, at 10 AM for a ribbon cutting at NAWAH in Englewood!Alexandre Garese, Founder & Chai...
05/20/2026

🎀 ✂️ Join us on Wednesday, June 10, at 10 AM for a ribbon cutting at NAWAH in Englewood!

Alexandre Garese, Founder & Chairman of NAWAH, cordially invites you to join him for the official inauguration of NAWAH USA, the company's first American manufacturing facility.

To celebrate their new location, they’re hosting a grand opening and would love for you to join them.

NAWAH is a world-class developer and producer of architectured nanomaterials, delivering breakthrough solutions for aerospace, defense, and advanced industrial applications.

📝 Register ➡️ https://buff.ly/TW0iZJy

🚨 LAST CALL to save big!Join the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Growth Alliance for a dynamic, day lo...
05/20/2026

🚨 LAST CALL to save big!

Join the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Growth Alliance for a dynamic, day long Business Summit.

This event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, procurement professionals, and support organizations from across the region.

Attendees will explore three key drivers of growth this year: capital, procurement, and business development support.

Whether you’re a business owner, corporation, or community partner, this is your opportunity to connect with the regional business ecosystem, build relationships, and gain actionable insights.

📆 Thursday, June 25
🕧️ 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Sinclair Conference Center

🌟 Early bird registration is $50 and ends on Wednesday, May 20. All are welcome to attend.

➡️ Register: https://buff.ly/vuYdvmB

🦺 🥽 Staying safe with the Dayton/Miami Valley Safety Council at Safety Breakfast! This month’s speaker was Andy Sawan, R...
05/19/2026

🦺 🥽 Staying safe with the Dayton/Miami Valley Safety Council at Safety Breakfast!

This month’s speaker was Andy Sawan, Risk Services Specialist at Life at Sedgwick.

The presentation covered OSHA and PERRP’s Top Five Most Cited Violations and steps you can take to minimize or eliminate the chance of receiving a violation.

🤝 Thank you to our event sponsor: Taft Law

Join the Executive Women’s Council for a high-level discussion featuring a panel of women executives leading major healt...
05/19/2026

Join the Executive Women’s Council for a high-level discussion featuring a panel of women executives leading major healthcare institutions across the Dayton region.

Designed for senior-level professionals, this session moves beyond inspiration to focus on leadership impact, economic influence, and building the next generation of healthcare executives.

📆 Tuesday, June 2
⏰ 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
📍CareSource, Pamela Morris Center

Panelists:
- Kathy Harper, CMO, Premier Health.
- Brooke Harris, CHRO/VP of Human Resources, Kettering Health.
- Liz Hawkins, CEO, PAM Health.
- Gina McFarlane-El, CEO, Five Rivers Health Centers.

Moderated by: Judy Budi, President & CEO, Graceworks Lutheran Services.

➡️ Register: https://buff.ly/KzgKcui

🤝 Thank you to our sponsor, AES Ohio.

The Minority Business Assistance Center - Dayton Region (MBAC), in partnership with the Dayton Human Relations Council (...
05/18/2026

The Minority Business Assistance Center - Dayton Region (MBAC), in partnership with the Dayton Human Relations Council (HRC), hosted session III of The Procurement Access Series.

This final session focused on helping small business owners develop effective capability statements to strengthen their positioning for procurement opportunities.

Attendees gained valuable insight into how to professionally present their business, communicate their unique differentiators and strengthen their positioning for contracts and partnership opportunities.

The event also featured a panel discussion with procurement professionals who shared industry insights and best practices for building successful business relationships.

🤝 Thank you to our event sponsor: Innovative Business Resource Opportunity Center (IBROC).

The Minority Business Assistance Center - Dayton Region (MBAC) recently hosted a 2-Day Certification Boot Camp. This han...
05/14/2026

The Minority Business Assistance Center - Dayton Region (MBAC) recently hosted a 2-Day Certification Boot Camp.

This hands-on training was designed to help small business owners successfully navigate the certification process.

Attendees reviewed certification criteria for the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Encouraging Diversity, Growth & Equity (EDGE), Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), and Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise (VFBE) programs.

They also completed a detailed document checklist, received guidance on financial readiness, and began their applications through the appropriate portal.

🤝 Thank you to the Dayton Human Relations Council and Dayton IBROC for their ongoing support.

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Join the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Growth Alliance for a dynamic, day long Business Summit. This ...
05/11/2026

Join the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Growth Alliance for a dynamic, day long Business Summit.

This event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, procurement professionals, and support organizations from across the region.

Attendees will explore three key drivers of growth this year: capital, procurement, and business development support.

Whether you’re a business owner, corporation, or community partner, this is your opportunity to connect with the regional business ecosystem, build relationships, and gain actionable insights.

📆 Thursday, June 25 | 🕧️ 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Sinclair Conference Center

🌟 Early bird registration is $50 and ends on Wednesday, May 20. All are welcome to attend.

➡️ Register: https://buff.ly/vuYdvmB

✅ The most trusted voice of business in the Dayton region – follow us for more.

Join the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Growth Alliance for a dynamic, day long Business Summit. This ...
05/04/2026

Join the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Growth Alliance for a dynamic, day long Business Summit.

This event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, procurement professionals, and support organizations from across the region.

Attendees will explore three key drivers of growth this year: capital, procurement, and business development support.

Whether you’re a business owner, corporation, or community partner, this is your opportunity to connect with the regional business ecosystem, build relationships, and gain actionable insights.

📆 Thursday, June 25 | 🕧️ 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Sinclair Conference Center

🌟 Early bird registration is $50 and ends on Wednesday, May 20. All are welcome to attend.

➡️ Register: https://buff.ly/vuYdvmB

✅ The most trusted voice of business in the Dayton region – follow us for more.

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8 N. Main Street, Suite 100
Dayton, OH
45402

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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