Columbus Compact dba Columbus Empowerment Corporation’s mission is to provide small business development services for local business owners; and support central city revitalization by investing in, stabilizing, and managing a real estate portfolio focused on high priority development sites. CEC supports the urban community through the creation of healthy and vibrant neighborhoods where all people can thrive together. Vision: Columbus Empowerment Corporation, together with public and private entities, will drive the revitalization of underserved communities by: (1) Strengthening small businesses and enabling job growth (2) Redeveloping vacant structures (3) Improving the socio-economic status of residents (4) Empowering and enlightening neighborhood leadership
