Jiu-jitsu nurtures qualities that make our area great: perseverance and resourcefulness. Its also fun and gets you moving even if you hate exercise. The owners have a charity to assist with costs for at-risk youth and also partner with a foundation that offers free training to disabled veterans.
WRTA Non-Profit Awards
Each November, the WRTA Non-Profit Awards honor non-profit organizations that exemplify the Valley’s caring spirit.
WRTA Small Business Awards
Each May, WRTA Small Business Awards honor local small businesses in that represent the Valley’s work ethic and innovation.
These non-profits and small businesses are truly the Best of the Valley. This website was created to help to learn more about each award winner.
WRTA has served the Mahoning Valley for more than 50 years, providing safe, reliable, and completely free public transportation.
We provide more than 2 million rides annually — over 7,000 each day — connecting residents to:
• jobs • education • healthcare • shopping • community destinations
while investing in modern facilities, an all-electric fleet, and innovative mobility solutions.
Our mission is to connect people to resources, so it only makes sense for us to help connect residents to the best small business and non-profit resources in the Valley. That’s why we make it easy for residents to find the Best of the Valley.
Paladin Brewing
We create real community impact with free events like Single Mingles, clothing giveaways, and welcoming gatherings that help neighbors connect and feel at home.
- 6520 Mahoning Ave Ste 300 Austintown, OH 44515
- (330) 574-4998
Brilliant Cleaning Service
Brilliant Cleaning Service is celebrating 10 years in business in 2026
We employee over 50 incredible community members. Our employee retention rate continues to improve. This community has supported our steady revenue growth and allowed us to establish key partnerships.
- 4845 Market St #9, Boardman, OH 44512
- (330) 356-5505
Legacy Tire and Auto Repair
The owner is a woman in a male dominated industry. She cares about the staff and treats them like family. The culture she has instilled in all the team members is just amazing.
- 2408 Mahoning Avenue Youngstown Oh 44509
- (330) 799-4894
Evo Eco
Evo Eco is an industrial environmental service company. They utilize vac trucks and other equipment to ensure that waste is disposed of in safe and environmentally friendly ways. They serve businesses, landfills, and municipalities.
- 653 Jones St, Youngstown, OH 44502
- (234) 228-9604
Sky Roofing
Celebrating their 25th year in business, Sky Roofing is a locally owned, family run company that has grown from a single Youngstown office to providing roofing services across the state of Ohio. Headquartered in Canfield, Sky Roofing offers a wide array of external home solutions.
- 5071 W Western Reserve Rd Canfield, OH 44406-9564
- (330) 702-8000
Non Profit 3
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- 000 main st
- 3300000000
Non Profit 2
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- 123 main st
- 3305551212
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- 123 test address
- 3305551212
Sponsors of the Valley’s Best
