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[SCORE Columbus @SCOREColumbusOH]

We’re thrilled to be part of @ECDIoh’s Small Business Resource Fair in Delaware,
Ohio on Nov. 16! 🤝
Join us and an incredible lineup of resource partners for an afternoon of networking,
mini workshops, and... https://t.co/mahGKbHPkO
delaware-oh-tickets-1636335105349?aff=partners

[Office of Advocacy @AdvocacySBA]

On Sept. 11, Acting Chief Counsel Everett M. Woodel Jr. and SBA leaders joined a small business roundtable hosted by the Economic Community Development Institute (@ECDIoh) to discuss SBA resources available to small business owners throughout Ohio.

[ECDI @ECDIoh]

Thank you, @AskWoodforest, for helping make our first-ever Small Business Resource Fair in Dayton possible!

We're grateful for your support of local entrepreneurs and small businesses. Here's a look back at an incredible day of connections, resources, and opportunity. 🎥

[ECDI @ECDIoh]

Exciting to see Food Fort member Alice's Kitchen featured by Columbus Food Adventures! 🇮🇹

Alice shares Italian food traditions, favorite ingredients, and shopping tips at Carfagna's Market.

Read the feature: https://t.co/tHU1g4m3Wj

[ECDI @ECDIoh]

Women make up less than 30% of leadership roles in manufacturing. That's why we're excited to offer Leading Through Crisis, a free webinar focused on helping women leaders build influence, navigate challenges, and lead with confidence. 📅 August 18 | 12 PM
https://t.co/WgoleOT2qE

[ECDI @ECDIoh]

Cleveland just got a little stronger. 💙 Congratulations to the Cleveland Sirens on today's name and brand reveal. We love seeing more visibility, momentum, and opportunity for women in professional sports right here in our city. #HearTheCall #ClevelandSirens

[WNBA @WNBA]

Welcome, Cleveland Sirens! @clevelandwnba

[ECDI @ECDIoh]

This is why we do what we do.👏 Josh & Christian Baker participated in our Carter County Pitch Competition and turned an idea into CoolerRx, a patented product heading to market. Sometimes all it takes is someone believing in your vision. Read their story: https://t.co/GPyLPnV7Du

[ECDI @ECDIoh]

Big news for Dayton entrepreneurs!📣
ECDI has been selected by @OhioDevelopment as 1 of only 4 new Tier 1 MBAC hosts in Ohio. This partnership expands access to free business advising, coaching, training, and resources for local entrepreneurs.
📖Read more: https://t.co/8Je5FLuHkk

[ECDI @ECDIoh]

We’re excited to be part of the Black Excellence Celebration at the @CLEGuardians game on July 5! ⚾ A day dedicated to culture, community, and celebrating the achievements that make Cleveland stronger. We’re honored to be included.
👉 Learn more: https://t.co/57JFf2VGgj

[ECDI @ECDIoh]

We're excited to see our NKY Small Business Resource Fair featured by @NKyTribune!🎉 The article highlights the entrepreneurs, students, and partners who made the event a success and features insights from Ella Frye on supporting small business growth: https://t.co/n8EoMn7h8K

[NKyTribune @NKyTribune]

Small Business Resource Fair in Covington connects entrepreneurs with free support and training https://t.co/4NwH0RUXP9 via @nkytribune @KentonLibrary

[ECDI @ECDIoh]

Grateful for @flagstar’s partnership in supporting ECDI and the small businesses we serve. 💙

Their $50K investment is helping entrepreneurs access capital, guidance, and resources to grow stronger, more sustainable businesses, with a focus on supporting LMI communities.

[ECDI @ECDIoh]

Thanks to the generous support of @CitizensBank, ECDI is expanding resources for underserved entrepreneurs across Northern Ohio. Through this partnership, we’re providing coaching, financial education, and access to capital to small businesses. Grateful for your commitment 💙

[ECDI @ECDIoh]

🍴 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

[ECDI @ECDIoh]

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

[ECDI @ECDIoh]

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

[ECDI @ECDIoh]

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

[ECDI @ECDIoh]

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

[ECDI @ECDIoh]

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

[ECDI @ECDIoh]

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