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Discover AAPI-owned businesses that are ECDI clients and members of the Food Fort in Columbus, Ohio.
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- Feb 8
- 1 min
Neighborhood Initiatives
OH3C, a place-based development program, created real impact in Ohio neighborhoods What happens when you bring together four of Ohio’s...
- Aug 15, 2022
- 2 min
Bringing Peruvian Culture to Toledo
To many Americans, when we think of Latin American food, we think Mexican cuisine. However, there are many more styles and flavors,...
- Aug 4, 2022
- 2 min
Celebrating Diversity in Fiber Arts
If you're looking for an art quilt to hang on your wall instead of your bed, Barbara's Fiber Art has you covered. Barbara Huff makes...
- Aug 4, 2022
- 1 min
Laying a Foundation For Others
In conventionally male-dominated fields such as construction and engineering, you will not often encounter a 100% minority- and...
- Aug 4, 2022
- 2 min
The Barber College for Everybody
When Rodney Dennis opened Levels Barber College in 2020, he wanted it to be more than a business, but a benevolent force in the...
- Aug 4, 2022
- 2 min
Serving – and Caffeinating – a Community
If you are in Frankfort, Ohio and would like to meet a friend for coffee, there is only one place in town: Deeply Rooted Café. When...
- Jul 28, 2022
- 10 min
Celebrate Black Business Month by Supporting These Black-Owned Businesses
It's vital to be both a social and economic ally. Buying from Black-owned stores and brands is one of the many ways to be an ally and...
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
The Heart of Stylish LéNese
Shawnte Barker’s mother thought it was silly that her 8-year-old daughter asked for a sewing machine for her birthday. Little did she...
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
It's Never Too Late to Get On Trac
On Trac is more than an industrial and private cleaning company. It provides second chances to folks who need stability, support and life...
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
Crafting Buildings and the Community’s Future
As you exit the Kroger on Court Street in downtown Cincinnati, you’ll be greeted by a rainbow of historic buildings across the street....
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
Seigo, Chef and Entrepreneur at Heart
Growing up in Tokyo, Japan, Seigo Nishimura had a love for ramen and the unique ramen flavors from his hometown. A chef and entrepreneur...
- Nov 5, 2021
- 1 min
A Cleveland Child Enrichment Center
After 35 years working in childcare centers, Michelle Madison was prepared to lead her own. She signed the lease for the future home of...
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
Entrepreneur's Lifelong Love of Construction Industry
For Denise Ransom, construction runs in the family. Her dad, Leon Ransom, was the first African American architect in Columbus to work on...
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
From the Little Guy to Creative Executive
“As your business grows, you want bigger projects and bigger clients. But once you’re at that higher level, it’s easy to forget about...
- Nov 23, 2020
- 4 min
MBE, WBE and EDGE Programs - what you need to know
In the pre-COVID economy, women and minority entrepreneurs, by and large, enjoyed less access to business capital and opportunities than...
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