Economic Action Group

08/28/2026

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Mahoning Avenue Fall Fest, let's highlight some of the partners who have supported the festival over the years and have helped make it what it is today!

Westside Bowl is an incredible neighbor who always jumps in to support the community whenever asked. Each year, they donate pizzas to be given away to attendees for free at the Rocky Ridge Neighborhood Association booth.

Make sure to stop by the Mahoning Avenue Fall Fest September 19 from 11-4 to grab some free pizza and to support other local vendors and businesses!

08/25/2026

If you’re looking for a sign to come to International Game Night this Thursday, this is it!

Head over to the Circle on Thursday August 27 for a unique way to catch up with your old friends and meet some new ones. Everyone is welcome!

International Game Night with the Downtown Ambassadors and Thrive Mahoning Valley
📅: Thursday, August 27
⏰: 4-6pm
📍: The Circle Bar and Restaurant

08/21/2026

Hang out, meet new people, and have some fun at International Game Night, hosted by the Downtown Ambassadors at the Circle Ho**ah Bar on August 27! 🎲

Whether you’re new to the area, an international student, a local, or just looking to meet some new friends, everyone is welcome to join us for an evening of group games and fun. We’ll have a variety of games to choose from, or you can bring your own!

The Downtown Ambassadors will be there with Thrive Mahoning Valley to make everyone feel welcome and to teach you how to play the games. We hope to see you there!

08/20/2026

We’re dusting off our scrapbooks and taking a look back at past Mahoning Avenue Fall Fests as we get ready to celebrate 10 years of fall fun on the West Side! 🍂

We hope you’ll join us for this year’s 10th Annual Mahoning Avenue Fall Fest on September 19 from 11am–4 pm. We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you!

08/18/2026

Don’t miss downtown’s first Community Action Day with Mayor McDowell and the Downtown Ambassadors this weekend!

Come together and work hands-on to make an immediate impact on the look and feel of our downtown. Through litter cleanup, w**d pulling, and more, we’ll improve the parking lot behind Avalon so the space is more inviting for those who park in and walk through it.

We hope to see you there!

Here are the details:
📅: August 22
⏰: 9am-12pm
📍: Phelps Lot - 25W E Boardman St
👕: Wear something comfortable that you aren’t afraid to get dirty

08/13/2026

Have you seen the new mural on Good Vibes "Thrift Store" yet? 👀

We love seeing new pops of color around town! Businesses like Good Vibes, Hackett’s, Westside Bowl, and more along Mahoning Ave are perfect examples of how businesses can use public art to bring vibrancy to the corridor while drawing in more customers.

This work was brought to life by local artist Mike Egan.

08/11/2026

📢 Vendor spots are available for this year’s Mahoning Avenue Fall Fest on September 19!

Our vendors are a huge part of what makes Fall Fest so special each year! If you’re a local business who wants to secure their free spot, please fill out an application here before August 28: https://forms.gle/xiiDJvpXhMuNodGR9 Spaces are filling up fast, so be sure to apply early.

Send this to a business you’d love to see at Fall Fest this year!

Thank you for your interest in vending at the 10th Annual Mahoning Avenue Fall Fest! Please fill out the vendor application below by Friday, August 28. This event is FREE to participate in, but there will be a 100% refundable deposit of $20 to hold your spot, which you will get refunded to you in ca...

08/09/2026

Ignite the Night at Wean Park was a blast! 🎆

We supported the City’s big night by promoting YoPass and packing swag bags to celebrate America 250!

08/07/2026

Thanks for rocking out with the Feral Cats this afternoon to kick off this weekend’s festivities!

While downtown for First Friday and Ignite the Night, be sure to check out Youngstown’s newest mural on the side of the Purple Cat Disco Garden (109 West Federal St).

We are also excited to announce that postcards of the mural are now available for purchase! Check out our post from earlier today for full details, or purchase yours directly here: https://forms.gle/s21e76uWyohSWYANA