About Us
The ECDI Women's Business Centers of Ohio (WBCs) are a program of nonprofit community lender, ECDI. In accordance with our mission, we are dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs by providing resources, training, and access to capital. The WBCs provide business planning, training and one-on-one assistance and mentorship to their members and ECDI loan clients.
Beyond education, the WBCs also serve as a vital support system for entrepreneurs, creating opportunities to connect with peers, build meaningful networks, and find community with others who understand the challenges of running a small business. We believe no one should have to go it alone, and together we can help one another grow, stay motivated, and reach our goals.
Explore the wide range of services we offer entrepreneurs.
We serve entrepreneurs throughout Ohio region, with resource centers located in:
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Central Appalachia - serving Southeastern Ohio and counties in Kentucky
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Greater Cincinnati - serving the Greater Cincinnati Tri-State Area
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Northern Ohio - serving Cleveland, Akron, Canton and Toledo
We are part of a network of over 140 U.S. Small Business Administration-funded Women's Business Centers throughout the country, and are the only such centers in the state of Ohio.
We support women, businesses and communities
We believe no entrepreneur should lack the access to resources they need to achieve their dreams.
Our Mission
Level the playing field for women entrepreneurs, who still face unique obstacles in the world of business
Our Vision
We envision a thriving community of women entrepreneurs, who are empowered to found and run businesses that enrich the lives of the entrepreneurs and their families, employees and patrons, while building lasting personal legacies.
