It's no secret that small businesses play a key role in building strong, thriving communities. Local entrepreneurs are not only responsible for a significant share of job creation, but they also drive wealth circulation within the area. By keeping money within a community, small businesses advance economic stability and foster long-term growth.

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The MVAF recognizes that small businesses within the Mid Mon Valley have unique challenges distinct from their peers elsewhere in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Since the Mid Mon Valley communities are situated at the intersection of four local counties (Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland) and are distant from their respective County seats, these small river towns have less access to resources and supports that are specifically designed to help businesses prosper.​

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Our vision is for all small business owners in the Mid Mon Valley to have access to the resources, and educational opportunities they seek for their businesses to grow, scale and thrive.