Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI)

Provides services for entrepreneurs regardless of where they came from, their gender, or their lineage. ECDI Business Resource Centers provide free mentoring, training, and other wraparound services for small business owners. They offer small business loans for entrepreneurs to access business capital and financial resources. Food Business Services include consulting, liaising with regulatory agencies, industry certification courses, and access to kitchen storage and prep spaces. They also have specialized programs for women-owned and veteran-owned businesses. ECDI is based in Columbus but services are also available in Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Portsmouth, Toledo, Kentucky, and Indiana.
1655 Old Leonard Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 559-0115 or (888) 210-3039
ecdi.org