British American Chamber of Commerce Link Club
The March 2026 installment of the British American Chamber of Commerce's Link Club will feature an AI in manufacturing focus, with RoviSys' Bryan DeBois as the speaker. The event will be a great opportunity to network with internationally minded professionals in the Greater Cleveland region as well as hear Bryan DeBois' perspective on the power of AI and its potential to assist manufacturing companies deal with the loss of institutional knowledge as experienced employees retire.
International Chambers Christmas Luncheon
Community Partner: ECDI
The Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI) is the 3rd largest SBA microlender in the US. ECDI’s mission is “to create measurable and enduring social and economic change” for
communities by helping entrepreneurs and small business access the capital they need to grow. Through a variety of lending programs, ECDI provides capital to entrepreneurs who are unable to access it through traditional lenders.
At the close of the 2016 fiscal year, ECDI’s Northern Ohio office loaned $3 million, 52% of which went to women, and 44% to minority business owners. ECDI created 243 new jobs, and helped create or expand 168 businesses. Through various educational programs 247 clients received training, and 580 received 1:1 coaching.
ECDI is dedicated to provide their lending and educational services to the International Newcomer and Displaced Persons community. The Northern Ohio office staffs a full-time relationship manager, Rebecca Mayhew, to exclusively work with clients within the Displaced Persons/International Newcomer community. She provides hands on technical assistance, financial literacy training, and works closely with resettlement agencies to help them establish new careers.
For more information on our lending programs please visit www.ecdi.org or call 216.912.5655.
