Small Business News & Tips

Podcasts Every Black Woman Entrepreneur Needs In Her Rotation

If you’ve been wanting to expand your podcast game, here’s your chance. As an entrepreneur, it’s important to surround yourself with...

Valentine’s Day Gifts From Small Businesses

We have rounded up great local gift ideas to help you support local this Valentine’s Day! Whether you're looking to treat your...

ECDI Receives $865,000 Grant From Wells Fargo “Open For Business” Fund

Contribution to ECDI will provide support statewide and help get small businesses back to growth Columbus, OH (January 31, 2022) - Wells...

Fonda Williams To Head ECDI’s Government Relations Efforts

Canton Deputy Mayor leaves office to focus on supporting minority- and woman-owned small businesses (COLUMBUS, OH) – ECDI has named Fonda...

Ohio Small Business Gift Guide

Think local this holiday season! Make it a December to remember. Shopping small keeps your money in our local economy to help make our...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Connecting to Community through Art

The Canton Museum of Art has been an institution in Canton since its founding in 1935. They're a smaller art museum compared to their...