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Professional Advisory Network

Bringing up-and-coming entrepreneurs together with the seasoned pros who can help them reach the next level

ECDI's Professional Advisory Network (PAN) includes business owners, Fortune 500 execs, and other brilliant minds who span a diverse range of backgrounds and disciplines – and share a passion for small business. 

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Please select your role to learn more:

Female Entrepreneur

I am an

ENTREPRENEUR

Mature Female Entrepreneur

I'm a potential 

ADVISOR

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GAIN THE HELP OF A STRATEGIC ADVISOR

 

Would personalized advice from an experienced professional help you reach the next level in your business?

 

Join the Women's Business Center (WBC) and gain access to the Professional Advisory Network (PAN).

How the PAN works

You'll schedule through ECDI's staff for a business consulting session with a pro in your field, or the field you need help in. Sessions are in-person (or video chat, based on current health recommendations) and confidential, and will be provided pro-bono or at a reduced hourly rate.

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Interested?

Inquire today to learn more about the PAN and other WBC membership benefits.

Entrpreneurs
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VOLUNTEER AS A STRATEGIC ADVISOR

Are you an experienced professional who's passionate about small businesses and the positive impact they have on our cities?

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Consider giving back to your local community as a member of ECDI's Professional Advisory Network (PAN)!

Why volunteer?

Strengthen our Ohio neighborhoods by supporting diverse small businesses​. You'll grow personally and professionally while you gain recognition and respect as a business mentor in your community and network with other like-minded business professionals.

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What does volunteering involve?

Provide confidential in-person (or video chat, based on current health recommendations) business consulting to small business clients, either pro-bono or at a reduced hourly rate. Appointments will be scheduled and coordinated by ECDI's staff, based on your time and service commitment abilities.​

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Please fill out the simple intake form below to get started.

Advisors
PAN Sign-Up Form

Please complete this inquiry form to receive more information about ECDI Women's Business Centers and the Professional Advisory Network

This form is a request to receive information and/or receive an email from an ECDI/WBC team member.

Thank you for submitting. We will reach out soon.

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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, minorities, women, immigrants, and refugees, and those otherwise precluded from funding from a traditional financial institution.

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