Posts Tagged ‘Economic Community Development Institute’

New Directions Beauty Institute educating beauty professionals

Nicole Perrin-Hill’s ambition of owning a beauty institute took root in childhood. “I’ve always had a passion for the beauty industry,” says Perrin-Hill. “Ever since I was a little girl, I would take my dolls and give them all a different hairstyle. My dad was a barber...

February 23rd, 2012 | ECDI Spotlight | Read More

Sam Adams offers speed coaching for food & beverage entrepreneurs

In February, Samuel Adams announced the expansion of its signature philanthropic program, Brewing the American Dream, into Ohio. This program provides low and modest-income small business owners in the food, beverage and hospitality industry with essential ingredients to start, strengthen, and grow their...

June 1st, 2011 | Upcoming Events | Read More

Food for Good Thought opens gluten-free bakery

The Columbus-based Economic and Community Development Institute is celebrating seven years of investing locally in innovative entrepreneurs to create sustainable economic and social change. Since 2004, the organization has helped to create 2,000 businesses and 4,000 jobs with its small business development...