Small Business Development

PEOPLEFUND CREATES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR UNDERSERVED PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO CAPITAL, EDUCATION, AND RESOURCES TO BUILD HEALTHY SMALL BUSINESSES.

LIFTFUNDS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CAPITAL AND OTHER SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED SMALL BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS. THROUGH ITS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, LIFTFUND HELPS SMALL BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS STRENGHTEN THEIR BUSINESSES, STABILIZE AND INCREASE THEIR INCOMES, CREATE ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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DREAMSPRING INCREASES ACCESS TO BUSINESS CREDIT, MAKES LOANS AND PROVIDES TRAINING WHICH ENABLE UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS TO REALIZE THEIR DREAMS AND BE CATALYSTS FOR POSITIVE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CHANGE.

TO BUILD A THRIVING, JUST AND EMPOWERED PACIFIC NORTHWEST USING CAPITAL, RELATIONSHIPS AND VOICE.

PROVIDE AND UNDERWRITE LOANS TO SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN FINANCING THROUGH NORMAL BANKING CHANNELS. PROVIDE TRAINING TO SMALL BUSINESSES ON VARIOUS BUSINESS MATTERS.

The corporation's mission is stimulate economic growth, combat community deterioration, revitalize under-served communities, and facilitate the building of safe, vibrant and healthy neighborhoods

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To support business growth, job creation and job retention by providing quality small business loan services, including screening, organizing, packaging, processing and closings, in combination with local lending institutions and the SBA.

TO INCREASE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPROVE DETERIORATING NEIGHBORHOODS IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA THROUGH THE REHABILITATION OF NEGLECTED INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES INTO BUSINESS INCUBATORS AND NEW VENTURE FACILITIES WHICH ASSIST SMALL BUSINESS IN GROWING AND CREATING JOBS.

THE CUSTER COUNTY FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS, AND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND POTENTIAL DONORS.

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES

TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND TO PROVIDE LOANS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES.

FURTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL WELFARE IN GREENSBORO AND SURROUNDING AREAS WITH EMPHASIS ON PROMOTING AND ASSISTING THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL BUSINESSES.

TO PROVIDE STAFF SUPPORT TO EXPAND REGION AND/OR RETAIN BUSINESS/INDUSTRY RELOCATION WITHIN THE REGION.

To foster a transformative community of tech-savvy, innovative, entrepreneurial people looking for creative collaboration to accelerate their growth potential and make a powerful economic impact on the City of Baltimore and beyond.

To generate economic growth, encourage small business development, create jobs, and revitalize neighborhoods by providing loans and financial services to underserved business

CBC IS A NONPROFIT, NON-STOCK CORPORATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH THE ORIGINATION AND SERVICING OF SBA LOANS.

ALASKA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC PROVIDES MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, FREE TAX EDUCATION, FREE TAX PREPARATION, BUSINESS RELATED WORKSHOPS, TAX PROBLEM RESOLUTION, CREATIVE FINANCIAL PROBLEM SOLVING AND LOAN/GRANT APPLICATION ASSISTANCE TO RURAL ALASKAN RESIDENTS.

TO FURTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE MIDWEST. TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS CONCERNS IN THE AREA. TO BENEFIT THE REGION BY INCREASING EMPLOYMENT, PAYROLL AND BUSINESS VOLUME.

THE LATIN AMERICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, INC (LAEDA) IS A NON-PROFIT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED: TO THE CREATION OF SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED MINORITIES, TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH AND SUCCESS OF MINORITY OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MARKETPLACE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.THIS NON-PROFIT WAS FORMED WITH THE PURPOSE:1.TO RAISE THE ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL LEVELS OF THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED RESIDENTS, PRIMARILY MEMBERS OF THE MINORITY COMMUNITY, IN THE DELAWARE VALLEY, PRIMARILY THE CITY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY; TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT CREATION INITIATIVES AND EXPANSION OF THE JOB BASE IN THE COMMUNITY; AND TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE INTEREST AND CONCERN FOR THE PROBLEMS OF SUCH RESIDENTS TO THE END THAT (A) EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES MAY BE EXPANDED; (B) SICKNESS, POVERTY, CRIME, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION MAY BE LESSENED; AND (C) RACIAL TENSIONS

THE RESOLUTION CENTER IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE PEACEFUL RESOLUTION OF ALL FORMS OF DISPUTES BY PROVIDING AND PROMOTING THE USE OF APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RELOLUTION AND COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESSES THAT EXPHASIZE COOPERATION, COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION.

To accelerate the success of founders of Minnesota-based technology startups.

PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION TO LOAN APPLICANTS

THE QUINCY BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER ENHANCES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY COMBINING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL DRIVE OF EMERGING BUSINESSES WITH THE SERVICES AND RESOURCES NEEDED FOR SUCCESS AND SUSTAINED GROWTH.

THE WAREHOUSE BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROVIDES NEW BUSINESS SERVICES TO ASSIST IN THE SUCCESSFUL STARTUP OF NEW OR EARLY STAGE COMPANIES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE WORKSHOPS, NETWORKING, CONNECTION WITH VENTURE CAPITALISTS, AND BUSINESS CONSULTING.

To foster entrepreneurial growth by providing a work space, technology, and professional guidance for start-up companies.

A small business incubator which serves the charitable purpose of gov assistance & community development through economic development by providing entrepenuers with a supportive enviroment & shared facility

THE ORGANIZATION HELPS WOMEN OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS ESTABLISH THRIVING BUSINESSES IN URBAN COMMUNITIES. THE WVF OFFERES TRAINING, SMALL BUSINESS LOANS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND A NETWORK OF BUSINESS ADVISORS TO HELP WOMEN REACH THEIR GOALS

THE CORPORATION PROMOTES EMPLOYMENT THROUGH MAINTENANCE AND EXPANSION OF EXISITING JOBS AND FOSTERING NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE CORPORATION ALSO MAINTAINS AND FACILITATES EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

TO PROMOTE AND EXPAND AN INNOVATION NETWORK THAT FACILITATES ACCESS TO CAPITAL, PROVIDES ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION AND BUSINESS ASSISTANCE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND COMMERCIALIZATION.

ADVOCATE THE PELAGIC MIGRATORY FISHERY ON THE PACIFIC COAST

TO PROMOTE AND COORDINATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH STRENGTHENED COMMUNICATION IN NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA.

THE BOARD OF THE FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK CREATED THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIC INNOVATION IN 1992 TO FACILITATE THE ADAPTATION IN OTHER AREAS OF THE COUNTRY AND CANADA OF SOME OF THE INITIATIVES THE FUND DEVELOPED IN NEW YORK CITY TO PROMOTE THE PERFORMANCE OF GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE FUND AND THE NATIONAL CENTER HAVE A SHARED BOARD AND STAFF.

RAZA DEVELOPMENT FUND UNLEASHES THE POWER, POTENTIAL, AND PROMISE OF LATINO AND UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE NATION THROUGH ACCESSIBLE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, TRANSFORMATIVE SUPPORT, AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS.

ASSIST HEALTHY, GROWING SMALL BUSINESSES ACCESS CAPITAL VIA THE SBA 504, COMMUNITY ADVANTAGE AND DIRECT LOAN PROGRAMS.

TO GENERATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE DEVELOPING WORLD.

To grow strong communities by providing financing and technical assistance to small businesses that provide employment service and community benefits

PACIFIC COMMUNITY VENTURES SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES IN THE FIGHT FOR ECONOMIC, RACIAL, AND GENDER JUSTICE. WE WORK SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH GROWING SMALL BUSINESS LEADERS AND SOLOPRENEUERS THROUGH OUR INTEGRATED MODEL: COMBINING IMPACT-FIRST RESTORATIVE CAPITAL AND PRO BONO BUSINESS ADVISING WITH OUR GOOD JOBS INNOVATION LAB THAT PROPELS THRIVING COMMUNITIES WITH EQUITABLE JOBS. PACIFIC COMMUNITY VENTURES IS A 501C3 NONPROFIT IMPACT INVESTOR AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITITUION (CDFI).

TO PROVIDE BRANDS AND SERVICES THAT PROMOTE APPLIED RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS THAT, IN TURN, CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO THE ECONOMIC STRENGTH OF THE HAMPTON ROADS REGION AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.

CAMELBACK VENTURES VISION IS TO CREATE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES, QUALITY EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE IN ONE GENERATION.

MCCD WORKS COLLECTIVELY TO ADVANCE RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE BY LEVERAGING AND STEWARDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES.

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IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE BUSINESS ACUMEN TO EFFECTIVELY AND SUCCESSFULLY START OR EXPAND A HIGH-GROWTH ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPANY IN THE MIDWEST (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).

THE PURPOSE OF THE CDC IS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TO STIMULATE THE GROWTH AND EXPANSION OF SMALL BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, AND TO PROMOTE EXPANDED BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY.

Harambee unlocks the tremendous potential that exists within every child through educational programs and strategic partnerships.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMPUTER TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND IMMIGRANT ASSISTANCE AND JOB PLACEMENT.

JEDI'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL WEALTH CREATION. THROUGH THIS MISSION, JEDI IS ADDRESSING THE ROOT CAUSES OF RURAL POVERTY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SINCE 1996 IT HAS SUPPORTED OVER 6,700 PEOPLE IN GROWING A BUSINESS, CREATED 1,700 BUSINESSES AND JOBS, AND 70 HAVE RECEIVED FINANCING OF APPROXIMATELY 7.6 MILLION.