Small Business News & Tips

Training the Hospitality Stars of the Future

On the 16th floor of the Franklin County Municipal Court sits Café Overlook, a restaurant-to-be with a great view of Columbus’ skyline....

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...

Nerds, Learners, Movie Lovers – All Are Welcome

“When I say I’ve got people who come in and we talk for hours, that’s not an exaggeration,” Krazzy Comics proprietor Allen Harrington...

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...

Helping Young Learners Cope

There are only so many generations of people who have lived through a pandemic, and even fewer who grew up in one. Young adults are...

Kids and Great Businesses: They Grow so Fast.

“My daughter attends [Little Arrows Childcare Center] and we love it! I enjoy getting pictures of her activities and interactions with...

Wine, Music, and Inspiration

After falling in love with the music scene in Washington D.C., Tammie Scott was inspired to open a wine and jazz lounge that encompassed...

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...

10 Must-Eat Spots To Visit This Summer

What better way to kick off the summer than sitting on a patio with a refreshing beverage and mouth-watering food? Whether you're meeting...

ECDI is the First CDFI in Ohio to Receive Finance Justice Fund

Loan fund to help advance social, economic, and racial justice in communities experiencing poverty and disinvestment Columbus, OH...