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Orientation Session

Understand the business lending process, resources available to you, and your next steps

Topics covered include:

  • Loan programs, who is eligible, and the process for applying

  • Small business education and advising opportunities for new or established businesses

  • Business support programs including Women's Business Centers of Ohio, Minority Contractor Resource Center, Food Business Incubation Services, and Veterans Business Outreach Center of Ohio​

  • Things to know about starting a business​

Which Orientation Session Should you Attend?

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The Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI) is one of the top U.S. SBA intermediary microlenders with a mission to invest in people to create measurable and enduring social and economic change. ECDI provides responsible, affordable lending and comprehensive small business development services to help underbanked people and communities join the economic mainstream. ECDI’s target population includes low-moderate income individuals and those otherwise precluded from funding from a traditional financial institution.

Phone: 1-888-210-3039

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