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🍴 Starting a food business?
Join @FindlayMarket’s Food Business Foundations (June 16–July 21) — a 6-week program to help you build your concept + business plan.
🎟 Use code FMPartner for 20% off
🔗 https://t.co/qhHBdkmf02

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Small business success in action 🎥

Sarah Nathan of NOOISH joined Director of Food Incubation Services, Jacob Freisthler, on @fox28columbus for #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth.

“I do not think I could have done this… ECDI really helped so much…”

Watch: https://t.co/G8kiJiFiww

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Bonnie Barker of ECDI is featured in the Portsmouth Daily Times sharing how the Maker’s Market creates space for local entrepreneurs to grow.
Join us June 13 in Portsmouth! 🛍️
🔗 https://t.co/awaI2lgBx3

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We’re so excited to sponsor the WOB Crawl with @AviatraAccel!🛍️ Join us in Covington on April 25 to sip, shop, and support 30+ women-owned businesses.

Grab your friends and make a day of it ✨
🎟️https://t.co/Zx3XoyJ2qa

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From Food Fort kitchens → to your garden. 🌿

We’re a compost pickup spot for GoZERO this spring.

Choose ECDI Food Fort at checkout and support our small businesses while you grow something of your own.

📍Pick up: April 20 or April 24 (10–2)

Order: https://t.co/4Z72qsAwyu

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Big opportunity for Ohio entrepreneurs! 💸 Our Founder’s Loan Special is still available — offering up to $5,000 at just 2% interest. If you’re ready to invest in your business, this is one of the most affordable ways to do it. Funds are limited. Inquire: https://t.co/jVkEOm5aNT

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New funding opportunity for Ohio small businesses!📣
We’ve launched our Founder’s Loan Special — offering up to $5K at just 2% interest.
If you’ve been thinking about investing in your business, this is your chance. Funds are limited — apply early.
👉 https://t.co/jVkEOm5aNT

[SBA Kentucky @SBA_Kentucky]

From the @ECDIoh: the WBC of Greater Cincinnati is here to help. 💼

Join their free monthly office hours, offering one-on-one business coaching, guidance, and resources to help your business grow.

Upcoming dates: Mar 26 | Apr 23 | May 28
Details: https://t.co/3ifoEbtOdb

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ATTN Lower Price Hill entrepreneurs: Join us for free monthly office hours, in partnership with Community Matters + @PriceHillWill, offering 1-1 business coaching, guidance, and resources to help your business grow. Hybrid sessions are available. Register: https://t.co/k8BS3F5wSI

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This #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating women who build with purpose.🩵
Watch Miranda’s story and how Hair Haven grew from one client’s need into a business rooted in care.
🎥 https://t.co/k1K3eanNuh

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Lower Price Hill business owners! 💼📈 Join WBC Cincinnati + Community Matters + @PriceHillWill for free monthly office hours. Get one-on-one coaching, guidance & resources. Register: https://t.co/k8BS3F5wSI

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Know a small business making a big impact? 💛

Nominate them for the Intuit QuickBooks + Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program for a chance to win $20,000 and more.

4 total award phases through May 2026!
Nominate here: https://t.co/e5Vxm4bjtv

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When sales slow and costs rise, pivoting isn’t failing — it’s evolving. 💡
Ideas: diversify services, host collab events, add B2B/B2C clients, try subscriptions, gift cards, or delivery.
Read: https://t.co/ezi82c5UT1

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Overwhelmed? Worried about money/credit? Fear of failure? This blog breaks down the most common blockers + simple ways to move forward—one step at a time.
https://t.co/dTwe4GIGL2

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Calling all Columbus makers + small businesses 🛍️📣

Apply to vend at ECDI’s Community Pop-Up Market (indoor + curated, limited spots)!

🗓️ Thu, Feb 12 | 4:30–7:30 PM
📍 1655 Old Leonard Ave, Columbus
⏰ Apply by Tue, Jan 27: https://t.co/wRLhILYhVB

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Columbus! We're proud to partner with @CFA_Columbus + Franklin County for the Launch Lab Pitch Competition.
Live pitches. Big ideas. Founders competing for up to $10,000. 💡
🗓️ Jan 29 | 5–8 PM | 📍 161 N Grant Ave
RSVP: https://t.co/3TjekAOLWm

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Join us online Jan 20 for a FREE workshop on creating a content calendar that helps you stay consistent, build trust, and attract more customers — without spending all day online. 🙌 Register now: https://t.co/0o0le8C7sD

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Looking to grow your contracting opportunities in Northeast Ohio? Join the OhioMBE Virtual Procurement Fair on Jan. 22, 2026 (11 AM–2 PM). Connect with public agencies, buyers, and supplier diversity reps from Cleveland & Akron. Register: https://t.co/z4MD7Qxjur

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Northern Ohio business owners 💛
If your business is growing and you’re ready for what’s next — we’ve got you.
Only 10 spots. Apply by Jan 19.
👉 https://t.co/C7Omix6aml

[American Express Business @AmexBusiness]

Sitting all day? Try these quick exercises designed to help strengthen your lower back, wipe out tension in your neck and shoulders, and give you a much-needed energy boost. Pridefit founder @Leichtning will walk you through three simple exercises. #AmexBusiness