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RDC Loan Program is sponsored by Regional Development Corporation (RDC), the lending arm of the Erie County Industrial Development Agency. The RDC provides loans to businesses operating in Erie County, New York. Funds can be used for working capital, equipment and machinery, property acquisition, and pollution control improvements, which can include construction-related activities.
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Loans | The Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) 4% fixed-rate business expansion loans for working capital and equipment. The Regional Development Corporation (RDC), is the lending arm of the Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA). Qualified businesses in Erie County may apply for FIXED-RATE 4% interest loans up to $3 million , for uses including working capital, supplies, and equipment.
Special terms are available for Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and veteran-owned businesses. If your business is located in Erie County, find out which loan program might best fit your needs via email , or speak with a member of our experienced Business Development Team today at 716-856-6525 , ext. 138.
RDC Small Business Expansion Loans Need help growing your business? The RDC offers business expansion loans up to $3,000,000.
Loans are available only to businesses operating in Erie County, The RDC Business Loan program also supports underserved markets, including borrowers with little to no credit history, low income borrowers, and minority and women entrepreneurs in distressed rural and urban areas, who may not qualify for more conventional loans. MWBE businesses and veteran-owned businesses may qualify for special loan terms.
RDC Business Expansion Loans may be used for: permanent working capital machinery and equipment purchases pollution control improvements loans to effect changes is local ownership when the employment base of the company would otherwise be in jeopardy For a list of businesses that do *NOT* qualify, click here . Download the RDC Business Expansion Loan brochure here . For a PDF version of our Business Loan application, click here .
RDC Small Business Line of Credit Download the RDC Line of Credit brochure here . Qualified businesses in one of four industry categories may apply for a Line of Credit up to $100,000, with special terms for MWBEs: Commercial construction contractors Commercial building trades New York State licensed stand-alone day care centers Non-cannabis agribusiness Lines of Credit qualified uses include working capital, inventory and supplies.
Erie County Microenterprise Loan Program Click here for details about Erie County's 50/50 loan/grant program for qualified small businesses. Sumitomo Employee Loan Fund [SELF] Program The RDC has created the Sumitomo Employee Loan Fund [SELF] fund to offer small business loans to qualified former Sumitomo employees who are interested in starting a business. For details, click here , or call 716-856-6525 ext.
130 to start the application process. For a list of businesses that do *NOT* qualify, click here . For a copy of the application, click here .
For more information about applying for a Business Loan, please email our Business Development Team, or call Noah Cliff, Business Development Officer, at 716-856-6525 , ext. 130.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Businesses operating in Erie County, New York. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 to $2 million. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
RDC Loan Program is funded by Regional Development Corporation (RDC), the lending arm of the Erie County Industrial Development Agency. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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