Steel Valley Accelerator

Transforming Communities, One Business at a Time

Steel Valley Accelerator is dedicated to revitalizing the local area by empowering entrepreneurs.

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Our Mission

Steel Valley Accelerator is dedicated to revitalizing the local area by empowering entrepreneurs. We focus on enhancing the business climate, facilitating employment growth, responding to business expansion opportunities, and fostering public discussions on economic and social issues. Our mission is to build the capacity of local governments and form public/private partnerships for sustained business investment and job creation.
Through our initiatives, we aim to create a thriving business environment that supports both new and existing businesses. By providing low-interest loans, technical assistance, and grants for storefront enhancements, we contribute to the aesthetic and economic revival of the Steel Valley. Our efforts are geared towards transforming historical gems into vibrant, sustainable businesses that enrich the cultural and culinary fabric of the area.

Our Core Values

Community Empowerment & Beautification

Community Empowerment

We provide low-interest loans, community enhancements, and technical assistance to new and existing businesses, fostering a supportive environment for growth.

Beautification & Revival

Our loans and grants help businesses enhance their storefronts, contributing to the aesthetic and economic revival of the Steel Valley.

Economic Growth

Facilitating growth in employment quality and quantity, and responding effectively to local business expansion opportunities.

Public/Private Partnerships

Forming collaborations between local governments and businesses to drive sustained investment and job creation in the community.

Community Impact

THIS IS RED

Reviving a vacant church into a global creative agency, promoting creative and entrepreneurial spirit within the community.

Secretos de mis Abuelos

Opening a Puerto Rican restaurant in a revitalized bank space, exemplifying sustainability and lucrative opportunities in the Steel Valley.

Bowtie High

Converting an abandoned school into luxury apartments, blending modern living with historical architecture, and revitalizing the neighborhood.

Golden Age Beer Co.

Transforming a vacant building into a vibrant space for dining and socializing, showcasing the potential for community-driven development.

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