MORTAR Graduation: Alumni Celebration and Networking Night

Get ready for a night of style, creativity, and celebration!

In partnership with Columbus Fashion Alliance, ECDI, and MORTAR, we’re rolling out the red carpet to honor the newest graduates of the MORTAR Program. This special evening is all about fashion-forward entrepreneurs who have spent the past four months building their brands, refining their craft, and bringing bold new ideas to life.

What to expect:

• Kick off the night with networking and a fashion showcase featuring cohort businesses
• Explore and shop unique pieces from emerging designers
• Hear live pitches from graduates and share your feedback
• Celebrate their achievements during a graduation ceremony
• Enjoy complimentary snacks from local favorites
• Learn how to join the next MORTAR cohort and grow your own business

Come celebrate innovation, style, and community as we cheer on the next wave of fashion entrepreneurs!

Since 2004, ECDI has assisted Ohio’s entrepreneurs through their one-stop-shop business services model, suited to meet the needs of all entrepreneurs, regardless of what business stage they’re in. From providing capital to entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses, to providing focused, business-specific educational opportunities to enhance entrepreneurial skill sets, ECDI works with their clients to meet their specific needs. Whether you merely have a business idea or are opening up your fifth location, we have helped more than 15,000 entrepreneurs to take advantage of the services we provide.