The Entrepreneurs Center

The Entrepreneurs Center We are a modern venture development organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of entrepreneurial businesses in the Dayton Region.

Local by design, national in impact. Annually, we work with over 1,000 brilliant entrepreneurs to start and grow companies, create jobs, generate revenue, and attract investment. Our nonprofit empowers startups and small businesses in main street and technology sectors through our complimentary professional services. To learn more, check us out at ecinnovates.com.

07/07/2026

Where you spend your money matters more than you might think.

Learn how supporting local businesses helps strengthen our entire community at the đź”— link in bio.

Water technology startups: don't leave non-dilutive funding on the table.Applications are now open for the 2026 Great La...
07/01/2026

Water technology startups: don't leave non-dilutive funding on the table.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Great Lakes RENEW SBIR/STTR Accelerator for Water Tech Innovators, a no-cost program that helps startups pursue federal funding and accelerate commercialization.

The accelerator is delivered by Entrepreneurs' Center in partnership with and funded through Current's National Science Foundation (NSF) Great Lakes RENEW Engine.

Applications are due August 9, 2026.

Learn more and apply: https://ecinnovates.com/renew/

06/26/2026

The best angel investors aren’t looking for “safe” investments.

They’re looking for companies with the potential to deliver outsized returns.

Learn five lessons every first-time angel investor should know before making their first investment.

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06/24/2026

A great idea isn’t enough.

Before you start a business, make sure customers actually want what you’re selling.

Learn how to validate your business idea and build a stronger foundation for success.

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06/22/2026

Halfway through 2026, what’s the outlook for entrepreneurs and small businesses in our region?

Scott Koorndyk, President of EC shares what he’s seeing, what’s changing, and what could be ahead in the months to come.

03/23/2026

Highlighting women in business doing the work right here in our community.

Lisa Crum from and Amber Brooke’s of Sukha Inspired Yoga joined .coulter on-air to talk about growing a business, and what having the right support actually looks like.

Catch the full segment at our đź”— in bio.

02/09/2026

Thanks so much to Elyse and for having us on to discuss and Black History Month!

01/28/2026

Tom Whalen (Sebaly Shillito + Dyer) broke down the most common legal risks startups face — and how to avoid them — during Launch Dayton Startup Week.

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01/23/2026

and EC were honored to be featured on the Built podcast discussing the

01/20/2026

Six Ohio ventures receive early-stage funding through the Technology Validation and Start-up Fund, with support from Entrepreneurs’ Center.

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31 South Main Street
Dayton, OH
45402

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+19372109473

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