Give Small Business a Lift

Small business has a big impact on our standard of living across the nation and right here in the Valley — and WRTA has the privilege of providing transportation to many of the employees of these entrepreneurs.

The Give Local Small Business a Lift campaign honors twelve local small businesses selected by community and business leaders as a WRTA TOP TWELVE BUSINESS. These businesses exemplify the work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit of the Mahoning Valley.  From these top twelve, a public vote determines the WRTA SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR.

Each of the TOP TWELVE receive shared promotion on WRTA busses, TV and social media. The WRTA SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR also receives a $3,000 TV campaign from WKBN TV, a $4,000 social media campaign from Farris Marketing/StrategiX Social and a $1,000 cash grant for operating, growth or payroll.