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Investing in the
growth of
small business

Welcome to your one-stop shop of entrepreneurial resources.

Funding. Training. Mentoring. More.

Find everything you need to grow your business with ECDI.

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Small Business Loans

Small business owners often face hurdles in accessing business capital. It's our job to change that with access to responsible, affordable loan capital.

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Training & Support

Training, expert advisors, networking, ongoing support, access to funding - all available through our entrepreneurial programs.​

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Events & Education

Check out our free, weekly events and education on our events calendar.

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Visit an ECDI business center in a city near you:

Columbus | Cleveland | Cincinnati | Dayton | Toledo | Portsmouth

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Coverage area includes:

All of Ohio

Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia counties in Greater Cincinnati and Portsmouth markets

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Education & Events

Check out our free, weekly events and education on our events calendar.

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Kari Coyan

A Future Look 3D4D Ultrasound & Photography

With ECDI’s support, I was able to turn my vision into a successful small business. From classes to mentorship to website guidance, they gave me the tools I needed to build everything from the ground up.

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Lorieal Kimball

LadyFish Aquatics

We had a gap in collateral, and that’s where ECDI came in and helped us get to the finish line. From start to finish, they saw our vision and supported us 100%. This has truly been a dream come true.

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Gina Piunno

Gina Piunno Financial & Protection

ECDI was a game changer. They believed in me when no one else would, helped me refinance debt, and completely changed the trajectory of my business.

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Donate to ECDI to continue providing valuable resources.

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Volunteer as a subject matter expert or advisory board member.

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Have colleagues or friends who need a lending resource?

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What’s New at ECDI

Stay in the know with the latest news, events, and ways to get involved.

Proud to serve small business entrepreneurs.

For over 20 years, ECDI has helped over 36,000 entrepreneurs access capital, coaching, and community. We are the nation’s top SBA microlender, with a mission to drive economic opportunity through inclusive entrepreneurship.

Learn more in our latest Impact Report:

ECDI's Impact in Ohio

Since 2004 (updated quarterly):

Jobs Created or Retained

48,948

$209M

Loan Funds Distributed

3,158

Hours of Training

36,208

Entrepreneurs Served

15,860

Hours of Counseling

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The Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI) is one of the top U.S. SBA intermediary microlenders with a mission to invest in people to create measurable and enduring social and economic change. ECDI provides responsible, affordable lending and comprehensive small business development services to help meet the needs of small businesses

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