ECDI
We are fiercely dedicated to assuring every entrepreneur – regardless of where they came from, where they live, their gender or their race – has access to funding and the business mentoring services they need to build a small business that thrives. The Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI) is based in Columbus, with offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Akron, Canton, Toledo and Portsmouth
07/15/2026
Need funding to grow your business? 💰
Understanding loans, financing options, and lender expectations can make all the difference when seeking capital for your business.
Join the WBC of Greater Cincinnati and the Ohio SBDC at Miami University Regionals for an interactive workshop designed to help entrepreneurs navigate the lending process with confidence.
📅 Tuesday, August 4
📍 Voice of America Learning Center
⏰ 9:00-11:00 a.m.
🎟️ Register today: https://monkeylink.co/20708e
Demystifying Lending for Small Businesses Get the lowdown on small biz loans and how to score the cash you need to grow your hustle.
07/13/2026
We're excited to welcome Laura Di Cintio to the ECDI family! 🎉
Laura brings invaluable firsthand experience as a food entrepreneur and former Food Fort client. We're thrilled to have her supporting food and beverage businesses as our new Food Incubation Manager.
Join us in welcoming Laura to the team! 👏💙
We're excited to welcome Laura Di Cintio as the Food Incubation Manager on our Food Business Incubation Services (FBIS) team! 🎉
If you've been around the Columbus office, you've likely met Laura from her time as the owner of Ajumama, the notoriously sassy Korean street food truck. Laura was one of the first female food truck operators in Columbus and an early Food Fort truck client, giving her unique insight into the challenges and opportunities food entrepreneurs face every day.
Laura has a special passion for supporting food trucks and bakers. In her role, she focuses on client engagement, helping entrepreneurs develop their incubation plans, coordinating events, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Food Fort.
Whether you're looking for guidance on growing your food and beverage business or simply want to learn more about our Food Incubation Services, Laura is ready to help.
Please join us in giving Laura a warm welcome to the team! 👏
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