Posts Tagged ‘Economic and Community Development Institute’

Food Fort offers suite of services to operators in Central Ohio

When mobile food operations kick into high gear this spring, The Food Fort will be ready to help local entrepreneurs make the most it. Located at the Economic and Community Development Institute’s campus on Old Leonard Avenue, the Food Fort has a unique approach to assisting food entrepreneurs,...

March 13th, 2012 | Entrepreneurial Support | Read More

Pitabilities plans for business expansion in 2012

Jim Pashovich of Grove City had operated a small food cart in the ’80s and ’90s, but the industry became too unpredictable and he could not see any opportunities for growth. He went into real estate, but eventually found himself lured back by the excitement and versatility of mobile food. Pashovich liked...

January 26th, 2012 | ECDI Spotlight | Read More

Best Business Program of 2011: ECDI Funding Program

Small business assistance comes through a variety of educational, financial and mentorship programs. The Economic and Community Development Institute is one local organization that provides all the above and more. ECDI’s funding programs topped our 2011 reader survey for best local business program,...

December 28th, 2011 | Announcements | Read More

Easton Healthcare has created more than 40 local jobs

Many immigrants to the United States know that owning their own business could lead to a better life for their families and become a road to the financial mainstream. However, without access to financing, many very small businesses cannot scale up and become profitable. Josephine Talieh came to the United...

October 27th, 2011 | ECDI Spotlight | Read More

Bleu & Fig offers catering, floral design

Planning a festive event can leave one inundated with details and choices. From hors d’oeuvres to centerpieces, linens to bouquets, many planners can feel overwhelmed by all the moving parts involved in pulling off such a complex feat. Regina Prange and Brooke Kinsey were no strangers to the trials...

September 22nd, 2011 | ECDI Spotlight | Read More

Celebrate Local open house scheduled for today

Easton Town Center will soon feature Celebrate Local, a new shop dedicated to selling Ohio-produced merchandise, in the former Harry and David store at 4030 The Strand East. Interested vendors can attend an open house today from 2-4 p.m. at the shop, where they will be able to explore the space, ask...

September 13th, 2011 | Upcoming Events | Read More

Ella serves up locally-sourced food and art in New Albany

Hayley Savage Four years ago, Hayley Savage left her high-powered corporate career to turn her lifelong love of art into a business. While rising up the ranks in her business life, Savage spent decades collecting brilliant art. She was proud to support local artists, building an enviable gallery of contemporary...

August 25th, 2011 | ECDI Spotlight | Read More

Angry Baker thriving in Olde Towne East

Vicki Hink honed her cooking talent behind the line of many of Columbus’s most prestigious eateries, always quickly rising through the ranks. While she knew that someday she wanted to open her own restaurant, a vacant storefront spotted on Oak Street in her adopted neighborhood of Olde Towne East...

July 28th, 2011 | ECDI Spotlight | Read More