Transforming Lives: The Nutter Center's Fight Against Generational Poverty
“If an unwed mother has a female child, that child has a 70% chance of becoming an unwed mother herself,” said Valerie Nutter, Owner of...
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- Oct 13
- 3 min
A Unique Kid-Owned Skincare Boutique
Have you ever purchased skincare products from a store owned and operated by three children? No? You’ve got to try Skin District Store, a...
- Sep 22
- 3 min
Energizing Communities Through Tea
“The Kenmore neighborhood in Akron is amazing. It's so beautiful with its wonderful jazz and Caribbean and Latin culture,” said Monaqui...
- Sep 21
- 3 min
Finding Opportunities in Uncertainty
“There's nothing that humbles you like running a company,” Gazelle Mechanical and Logistics Proprietor Trey Ellington said. Although...
- Sep 13
- 4 min
Family, Culture, and Excellence
AJL Group started with an $8,000 contract to fix rain gutters. Only two years later, the Cincinnati-based commercial roofing company...
- Sep 13
- 5 min
Craftsmanship and Community
“I’ve always been pretty handy,” said Eric Ray, Owner of Rays Reconditioning, a Massillon, Ohio remodeling company. "I was the guy my mom...
- Aug 14
- 3 min
Design, Dedication, and Community
Hermes Ortiz is not just a drafting engineer and graphic designer — the man is a visualizer. He leaves a physical copy of his business...
- May 1
- 2 min
Support AAPI small business owners throughout Ohio
Discover AAPI-owned businesses that are ECDI clients and members of the Food Fort in Columbus, Ohio.
- 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
- 11 min
Celebrate Black Business Month by Supporting These Black-Owned Businesses
It's vital to be both a social and economic ally. At ECDI, our clients represent a diverse array of businesses, including restaurants,...
- 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...
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