ECDI - Economic and Community Development Institute

The Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI) is a non-profit organization founded in 2004 with a mission to invest in people to create measurable and enduring social and economic change. As one of the top SBA microloan intermediaries in the United States, ECDI provides access to capital, business training, and technical assistance to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, with a specific focus on serving low-to-moderate income individuals, minorities, women, immigrants, and refugees. By offering inclusive and innovative financial products and services, ECDI helps bridge the funding gap for businesses that may not qualify for traditional bank loans, thereby fostering job creation and strengthening local economies.