What financing programs are available to small business concerns through a Certified Development Company?
Kansas CDC’s offer a number of financing avenues to small business today, even though nationally CDC’s in general are known only for their expertice in the SBA 504 program. The following lists those sources whose programs are most commonly used. • Small Business Administration (SBA); • Rural Development (RD); • Community Development Block Grant Programs; • Venture Capital Resources and/or Contacts; • Economic Development Administration (EDA); • Revolving Loan Programs; and, • Other local, state, federal and conventional programs. Multiple resources allow your CDC to suggest financing a project with a single program or bringing together several programs to provide the best terms and interest rates. • What other services does a Certified Development Company provide? Some CDC’s choose to provide services beyond just finance packaging. The follow list identifies the most common of these services. • Provide resources a start-up business can use when preparing its Business Plan. • Provide as
