Inquiry Form

Which describes your business status?

Please select the one of these three options that most closely describes your business:

My start-up business is not yet officially openMy business has been open and operating for less than two yearsI have been operating my business, including filing business taxes, for at least two years or longer

Are you interested in inquiring about:

Small business loans onlySmall business services only (such as training, mentoring, workshops, business planning, connections to resources, etc.)Both – loans and services

Please tell us about yourself!

First Name

Last Name

Business Email

Best Number to Reach You

The ECDI Virtual Orientation Session is required. The session covers our checklist for new businesses and start-ups, lending basics, free resources available to you, and more. Please select a session below and you will be re-directed at the end of the form to register.

An ECDI Virtual Orientation Session is highly recommended for all businesses. You’ll get an overview of the ECDI lending process and all the free resources available to you. Please select a session below and you will be re-directed at the end of the form to register.

This information is used by the U.S. Small Business Administration to determine what resources are needed in a given area. Please answer as accurately as you are able.

How many total people (adults and children) live in your household?

What is your Gross Household Income* (combined annual income, including yourself and all members of your household)?

Gross household income is your household’s total income before tax.

Please tell us about your business!

Business Name (if known)

Date business projected to open

Please enter in following format: MM/DD/YYYY

Legal Name of Business

Business Start Date

Please enter in following format: MM/DD/YYYY

Please check the box to indicate if your business model currently is or is planned to be any of these:

Food / beverage business
(Such as a restaurant, coffee shop, café, food truck, caterer, baker, packaged goods, or similar)

Commercial construction contractor
(Including construction trades and auxiliary contractors or suppliers, such as equipment rental, trucking, cleaning, landscaping, architecture, etc.)

All other business models – none of the above apply

Please note: ECDI's service area for lending covers all Ohio, plus counties in Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia served by Cincinnati and Portsmouth offices.

Business Street Address

Business City

Business State

Business Zip Code

Business Website URL

Are you an ECDI loan client?

Do you have a business plan, including financial projections?

Have you filed your business with the Secretary of State?

Here's what to expect next:

You will be asked to complete your registration for the Orientation Session on the next page. Please be sure to complete all fields.
You will receive an email of information and resources. Keep an eye on your inbox!

Thank you and we look forward to helping your small business grow!

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