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Stark County Minority Business Association opens development center, market
New business hub and public marketplace launched in Canton, Ohio
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The Stark County Minority Business Association (SCMBA) has opened a new business development center and public marketplace in Canton, Ohio. The Kirk Schuring Business Development Center is located at 500 10th St. NW and will provide office space and resources to help minority-owned businesses with administration and operations. The Marketplace on 10th is also open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Why it matters
The new SCMBA facilities aim to support minority entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Stark County region, providing access to workspace, business services, and a public retail space to showcase their products and services. This aligns with broader efforts to promote economic development and opportunity for underrepresented groups in the local community.
The details
The Kirk Schuring Business Development Center offers office space and administrative support to help minority business owners focus on the operational side of running their companies. The adjacent Marketplace on 10th is a public retail space open to the community where vendors can sell their goods.
- The new SCMBA facilities opened on March 2, 2026.
- The Marketplace on 10th is open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The players
Stark County Minority Business Association
A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting minority-owned businesses and promoting economic development in the Stark County region.
Kirk Schuring
The business development center is named after Kirk Schuring, a local leader and advocate for minority entrepreneurship.
The takeaway
The new SCMBA facilities demonstrate a commitment to supporting minority-owned businesses and fostering economic opportunity in the Stark County community, providing access to workspace, business services, and a public marketplace to showcase local products and services.
