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The Dealership Gains Traction with New Partnership The Shaker Heights Development Corporation (SHDC) and the Economic Community Development Institute (ECDI) formed a new partnership to expand the offerings at The Dealership, a hub for entrepreneurial activity located at 3558 Lee Road. The Dealership, a co-work, event, and office space for entrepreneurs, freelancers, creatives, and small businesses, offers members short or long-term desk space, office rental, highspeed fiber internet, 24/7 building access, and conference and training rooms. Its new partner, ECDI, offers services to go with those amenities that are specifically tailored to help small businesses develop and grow, such as one-onone technical assistance, networking events, and access to capital services. As Ohio’s largest nonprofit economic development organization, their expertise is expected to draw even more entrepreneurs to The Dealership. “We are thrilled to partner with ECDI at The Dealership. They bring a proven track record of serving and working with small businesses and entrepreneurs in all stages of the business life cycle,” says Nick Fedor, Executive Director of SHDC. “ECDI will be a great resource for current tenants, future tenants, and the broader small business community.” Carrie Rosenfelt, Executive Director of ECDI’s Northern Ohio Region says, “This partnership presents an opportunity to create a vibrant hub of small business activity in Shaker Heights. Our goals for the partnership include strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and increasing economic prosperity and sustainable economic growth.” For information regarding office space, contact Nick Fedor, 216-491-1425 or nick.fedor @shakerdevcorp.com. For information regarding the co-work space or events, contact Alexis Coffey at 216-912-5655 or acoffey@ecdi.org. SL SHAKER LIFE | SPRING 2017 15


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