The Mahoning Commons Association (MCA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed as a legacy of the City of Youngstown’s bicentennial and Mahoning County’s sesquicentennial in 1996 for the purpose of preserving, promoting and enhancing the property in the historic area bounded by the Mahoning River, I-680, and the Mahoning Ave and Spring Commons bridges. The Mahoning Commons area is home to an eclectic mix of residents, artisans, services, public agencies, religious, social and cultural organizations, and a variety of businesses.
Improve the appearance & image of the district.
Develop plans and advocate for their implementation.
Strengthen the connection of the area to Mill Creek MetroParks, the Mahoning River, and Downtown Youngstown.
Business - $30.00
Property owners, business operators, and religious, social and cultural organizations. Business members are eligible to vote and hold MCA office.
Resident - $15.00
Owners of residential property in the MCA area. Resident members are eligible to vote and hold MCA office.
Associate - $15.00
Associate members are those who support the association's purpose and goals but do not own property, operate a business or reside in the area. Associate members are not eligible to vote or hold MCA office.
Download the membership form here.
MCA meetings are held at noon on the first Tuesday of every month at MCA businesses or organizations. The Annual Meeting is held at noon on the second Tuesday in October. Below is the 2023 and 2024 meeting calendar with some locations TBD:
January 10th, 2023 - Noon
Casa Ramirez
February 7th, 2023 - Noon
Youngstown Maennerchor
March 7th, 2023 - Noon
Avalon Downtown
April 4th, 2023 - Noon
Calvin Center for the Arts
May 9th, 2023 - Noon
Casa Ramirez
June 20th, 2023 - Noon
Oak Hill Collaborative
July 18th, 2023 - Noon
WRTA
August 15th, 2023 - 5 pm
Youngstown Maennerchor
September 19th, 2023 - Noon
First Choice Communications 648 Marshall St.
October 17th, 2023 - Annual Meeting and Eastgate Location TBD
November 21st, 2023 - Noon Location
TBD
December 12th - 5 pm
Location TBD
January 9th - Noon
February 6th - 5 pm
March 12th - Noon
April 9th - 5 pm
May 7th - Noon
June 11th - 5 pm
July 9th - Noon
August 13th - 5 pm
September 10th - Noon
October 8th - 5 pm
November 12th - Noon
December 10th - 5 pm
EVENTS
Small Business Saturday
Neighborhood Cleanups
May Day at the Calvin Center for the Arts
Friends of the Mahoning River Riverfest
September 15th - Neighborhood Cleanup 9 am - Calvin Center for the Arts
November 25th - Small Business Saturday - Fa La La at The Ward Bakery
April - Spring Cleanup
May - May Day at the Calvin Center
June - Riverfest at the Spring Commons
Mahoning Commons Association l P.O. Box 1102 l Youngstown l 44501 l info@mahoningcommons.org
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