The Ohio-based organization, Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI), is receiving $200,000 in grant funding to help diverse small business owners. It’s one of 12 organizations nationwide selected in round four of the Wells Fargo Works for Small Business®: Diverse…
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ECDI Capital for Construction: Financial Fundamentals – August 15
Columbus Women’s Business Center Welcomes New Director – Ramona Mills
Columbus Women’s Business Center Welcomes New Director – Ramona Mills Ramona Mills is an entrepreneur in practice and at heart, lending versatility, motivation, and strategic vision in her work. Ramona joined ECDI’s Women’s Business Center with over 20 years’ experience…
ECDI Welcomes Danielle Sydnor as Executive Director of Northern Ohio
ECDI Welcomes Danielle Sydnor as Executive Director of Northern Ohio Danielle will be responsible for overseeing operations for ECDI in Northern Ohio. As the Executive Director, Danielle will cultivate relationships within the community and work to ensure ECDI is able to…
Business Profile: Kamala Colbert
Business Profile: Kamala Colbert Kamala Colbert has her eyes on the horizon, always looking for new experiences and new ways to look at the world. Kamala’s path to entrepreneurship was long and complex but it was this attitude that helped…
ECDI to host Certified Payroll for State Funded Projects workshop on Jan. 17
Certified Payroll for State Funded Projects Projects that are publicly funded require, for each payroll period, that the contractor create a certified payroll report that shows the wages paid to each worker. In this class you will learn what the rules and regulations are around certified…
Minority-owned subcontractors starting to take advantage of ECDI’s innovative “Capital For Construction” program
Minority-owned subcontractors starting to take advantage of ECDI’s innovative “Capital For Construction” program Economic & Community Development Institute, in partnership with JPMorgan Chase & Co., recently launched a new program titled “Capital For Construction” that addresses financing gaps minority-owned construction…
Have your registered to meet with OSU, COSI, CSCC and CMHA at the Sept. 21 OhioMBE Procurement Fair?
The Sept. 21 OhioMBE Procurement Fair will be hosted by Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority from 1 to 4 pm. The OhioMBE Procurement Fairs introduces small, minority and female-owned businesses to area purchasing agents. During this fast-paced session, small businesses are…
ECDI to unveil “Capital for Construction” program for minority-owned subcontractors
ECDI to unveil “Capital for Construction” program to address financing gaps for Central Ohio minority-owned subcontractors COLUMBUS, Ohio July 20, 2017 — Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI) will unveil a new program focused on providing financing to minority-owned construction…