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Specialties
Every day, the Economic & Community Development Institute invests in
people to create measurable and enduring social and economic change.
Learn how you can grow your business with us or invest in a dynamic
local small business.
We offer
* Microloans and Grant Funds
* Training and Mentoring connections
* Insurance and Home Repair programs
* Incubator Space and On-Site Professional Services
* Investment and Donation opportunities
History
Established in 2004.
ECDI is an Ohio-based 501©(3) non-profit economic development organization. We have helped more than 2,000 business owners and created or retained 4,000 jobs via our comprehensive suite of programs available through our offices in Columbus, Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio. Our programs and services have been supported by over $ 40 million in federal, state, local & private funds and have proven to create jobs, increase access to assets and spur local economic development.