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Minority Business Development Agency
Coverage of Minority Business Development Agency in the Nexus archive.
- Ohio Black-owned businesses, payroll has increased, bringing bigger share of economy to group
Black-owned businesses in Ohio increased payroll by 82% between 2017 and 2023, employing over 64,000 workers. While Cincinnati and Toledo saw significant growth in Black-owned businesses, Dayton and Youngstown experienced declines. The Health Policy Institute of Ohio and Brookings Institution highlighted structural barriers and policy challenges affecting Black business growth.