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Our purpose is to assist entrepreneurs, small business owners, managers and people who are considering starting their own business.
Financing
For business financing, whether
expanding your business, buying equipment, inventory, real estate or starting
a business, VEDC's Women's Business Center (WBC) can help refer/advise/package
the best loan program to meet your needs. Listed below are brief
descriptions of some of our loan programs.
VEDC offers several loan programs...
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SBA 504 Loan
$125,000 - $5,000,000
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SBA 7(a)
$35,000 - $2,000,000
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State Loan Guarantee
$25,000 - $1,000,000
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SBA Microloan
$1,000 - $35,000
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IRP Revolving Loan Fund
$25,000 - $100,000
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SBA Bank of America Express
$10,000 - $100,000
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SBA Community Express
$5,000 - $25,000
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Microloan Programs
$1,000 - $15,000
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Training
Knowledge is power, especially in
today's world of small business ownership. WBC offers workshops and
seminars that provide a solid business foundation of proper practices,
procedures and philosophies from which to build your successful business.
WBC also offers a comprehensive business training series for those ready to go
to the next level of business success. Please visit the Calendar section
for schedules and registration.
From basics to specifics...
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All About Business Loans
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How to Start Up a Business
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Finance & Accounting
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Custom Workshops
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How to Write a Business Plan
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Marketing & Sales
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Specialized Training
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Entrepreneurial Training Program
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Consulting
WBC provides one-on-one
professional consulting at no charge to those seeking advice on start-up,
expansion or stabilization strategies for their business. Working
alongside thousands of business owners, our experienced consultants offer
private insight into areas from resources and solutions to everyday business
challenges. Call today for a free appointment.
VEDC can assist you with issues like...
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Creation of a viable business plan
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Preparation of financing packages
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Operations & Management
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Development of effective marketing strategies
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Start-up or expansion advice
- General business consulting
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