One of the most important service that the Youngstown Business Incubator offers is our contact introductions. Over the years YBI has carefully cultivated a network of more than 500 highly placed individuals from not just throughout Northeast Ohio, but through the rest of the country as well. Top business people, government leaders, university presidents, noted researchers, economic development officials and successful serial entrepreneurs can all be found in our highly prized network. Its purpose? To open doors to the potential customer, investment opportunity, business consultation session, management team recruitment, or technical assistance opportunity our portfolio companies might need.