Travis Merrell of the National Bank of Arizona introduces the National Bank of Arizona and several funding options offered by the Bank.

This study analyzed the role of microfinancing programs in providing financial services to small businesses located in rural Pennsylvania counties. Microfinancing focuses on providing loans of less than $50,000 to individuals who typically operate a...

CFED published this report on financing mirobusiness. This report offers an overview of the emerging models of practice, including lessons learned from our partners and similar efforts by other organizations.

Lauren Tichenor of the New York State Governor's Office of Storm Recovery discusses the process and challenges behind several federal funding programs in times of disaster recovery.

This Congressional Research Service report opens with a discussion of the rationale provided for having a Microloan program, describes the program’s eligibility standards and operating requirements for lenders and borrowers, and examines the...

The U.S. Small Business Administartion's list of Participating Microloan Intermediary Lenders provides contact information for each lender.

This guide was developed by USDA Rural Development for existing and prospective rural business owners to identify and explain the many government programs and resources available in Oregon to help plan, develop and finance a business.

Russell Goings of Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley & Co. illustrates how to structure bond deals touching on various topics including repayment sources, security features, credit enhancements, and other tools.

Jim Snyder with Ice Miller presents on infrastructure finance in Illinois, and how the demand for projects - both rural and urban - can be met with creative financing packages.

GeorgiaTrend Magazine released the 2014-2015 Small Business Guide. This is an annual guide to starting and growing a small business in Georgia. The guide includes information about financing programs from the state and SBA.

The Monahans Main Street Association Economic Restructuring Committee has prepared a Small Business Toolkit which includes financing options.

The California Reinvestment Coalition (CRC) is a statewide membership organization of more than 300 nonprofit community-based organizations and public agencies. This report by the CRC shows that today’s bank lending to small businesses shows only...

This guide from Bricker & Eckler and Argus Growth Consultants outlines the array of tools with which Ohio economic development practitioners can stimulate development to occur in their communities.

In 2011, the Appalachian Regional Commission commissioned this study of recent trends and availability of capital and credit for small businesses in the Appalachian Region. Many trends, data, and findings are highlighted throughout the lengthy...

In this paper, the National Development Council (NDC) examines six critical federal community development financing tools. Using federal financial data, NDC shows the economic activity resulting from the tools makes a significant contribution to the...

Joe McClure with the U.S. Small Business Administration describes programs available for new and existing companies, such as capital, contracting, counseling and disaster assistance.

Lynn Fernandez with Valley Economic Development Center presents on a variety of access to capital programs available in California, highlighting lending criteria for borrowers.

Scott Bossom with the U.S. Small Business Administration presents a variety of programs available for funding and business development aimed at small towns and rural populations.

Michael Kane with the U.S. Small Business Administration provides an overview of the various programs offered by the Administration, including the 7a Loan Guaranty, 504 Loan Program, Microloans, counseling and contracting.

This report presents the results of OIG's audit of the National Disaster Loan Resolution Center's operations and management of delinquent disaster loans to maximize recovery and minimize loses. The report shares specifics of the audit, findings, OIG...

Saginaw Future, a local public-private economic development agency dedicated to fostering quality job creation, wraps up a few popular Local, State, and Federal financing tools into this easy-to-navigate overview.

Scot Hardin with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) presented an overview of the SBA, organizational goals, an array of access to capital tools, and disaster recovery efforts.

Mark Barbash with Finance Fund provides an overview of the organization and various lending tools Finance Fund utilizes to make an impact in Ohio. Barbash discusses loan programs, grant programs, new markets tax credits, and their healthy food...

The State of California – Business Investment Guide serves as a reference document to highlight California’s strategic business advantages, new state-sponsored initiatives, incentives as well as existing technical and financial assistance programs.

The U.S. Department of Energy has released a guide to financial resources for clean energy to serve state, local and tribal leaders seeking to build a robust, clean energy economy. This guide provides a snapshot of the federal finance facilities...

This report addresses a core issue facing Congress: What, if any, additional action should the federal government take to enhance small business access to capital? After discussing the role of small business in job creation and retention, this...

The Illinois Finance Authority provides expert, hands-on support to help Ag businesses get the capital they need for growth. IFA programs are targeted to address the most pressing capital needs in Illinois agribusiness. Use this document to find the...

The CDFI Fund‘s Capacity Building Initiative for Financing Healthy Food Options track was created to prepare community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to effectively deploy financial resources to healthy food projects benefitting...

This investment guide provides a snapshot of a few financing programs available in the state of California. The state has a strong focus on Industrial Development Bonds, pollution control financing, small business loans and loan guarantees, and more.

Stanley Luboff with Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity presented state sponsored access to capital tools and federal SSBCI and SBA programs. Luboff shares resources and links available to organizations in the state.

James Snyder with Ice Miller presented tax increment financing programs and options to combine TIF with other public/private tools. Snyder emphasizes the importance of TIF in redevelopment and opportunities to transform communities. Furthermore,...

Urban Manufacturing Alliance takes an in-depth look at the Industrial Revenue Bond Program and makes a number of key findings and recommendations. This brief also examines other popular tools being paired with IRBs, state volume cap, and urban...

William Gale and Samuel Brown from Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center published this paper discussing interactions between the federal tax code, small business, and the economy. Among other things, the paper also identifies tax provisions that most...

Kauffman recently released their 2013 report addressing the state of entrepreneurship in the United States. After identifying a variety of factors limiting access to capital for young businesses, Kauffman offers several ideas that might encourage...

Wayne County Economic Development Growth Engine created this brochure to highlight their economic expansion and attraction programs. Various areas of business incentives are covered as well as state and local specific programs.

Michigan Economic Development Corporation launched the State Trade Export Promotion program which provides direct reimbursements to qualified small and medium-sized export companies to develop or expand export activities.

Dennis Chrisbaum with U.S. Small Business Administration explains the various federal finance programs SBA offers to help manufacturers boost production and expand export sales. Chrisbaum emphasizes benefits of each program and encourages potential...

Jeanne Hulit with the Small Business Administration shared a quick reference guide covering how manufacturers can utilize SBA programs to help with start-up costs, entering a higher risk industry, securing longer term financing, or collateral to...

Michael Paparian with California Pollution Control Financing Authority shares financing innovations CPCFA has in place to incorporate as many tools as possible in order to maximize clean energy investments throughout California.

The U.S. Small Business Administration published small business profiles of the U.S. and all states and territories. The profiles provide statistics on businesses, owner demographics, workforce, income, industries, and brief summary.

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development administers the Pennsylvania Global Access Program which is designed to enhance export sales for small to mid-sized companies. Thorough program details, guidelines, and application are...

Butler County provides a wide variety of financial incentives to help new and existing businesses. This document can assist potential borrowers find the perfect financing option for your business.

The California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development released this guide to detail the many investment opportunities that exist in California. The guide covers a wide range of programs from federal to local.

This loan comparison chart produced by South Carolina's Business Development Corporation and Certified Development Corporation allows potential borrowers to evaluate small business loans by listing multiple loan programs' details side by side.

Report published by the U.S. Department of Commerce intended as a guide to Federal level resources available for investors in the United States. Summaries are provided for each program.

Small business loan application by the South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation which is a SBA certified corporation serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Powerpoint covering South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation's Revolving Loan Fund and other loan programs administered by SEED.

Erin Tehan at CDFA presents four federal programs that providing financing and other assistance for American manufacturers.

SBA's Early Stage Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Initiative promotes innovation and job creation through investments in early stage small businesses. Details and FAQs concerning the program are included.