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Local Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Belknap
Belknap County Revolving Loan Fund
Providing direct lending from $5k to $1mm as well as a broad range of other financing and business-related assistance services targeted in support of the North Country economy. Contact: Eric...View details

Berlin
Business Enterprise Development Corporation (BEDCO)
Contact: William J. Andreas, Executive Director BEDCO efforts focus on diversifying and expanding the North Country economy through the provision of credit for the expansion and retention...View details

Bradford
Bradford Revolving Loan Fund
Funding targeted to small businesses, individuals and partnerships located in Bradford, NH or adjoining municipalities including Henniker, Hillsboro, Newbury, Sutton, Warner and Washington. Sponsored...View details

Concord
BFA Assistance to Local Development Organizations
Funding targeted to NH municipalities and local development organizations (LDO) including the Secondary Market for Loans Program and the Aid to Local Development Organizations Program. ...View details

Concord
Business Finance Authority (BFA)
The BFA works to support economic development and employment creation in New Hampshire by collaborations in the banking, business, and economic development sectors to expand the availability...View details

Concord
Capital Access Program
Subsidizes loans to higher than average risk clients through incentive programs to banking institutions. Sponsored by: NH Business Finance Authority Contact: Mike Donahue...View details

Concord
Capital Region Loan Fund
A targeted loan pool, organized by local banks and the CRDC, designed to enhance economic opportunity in the region by assisting small businesses which will provide opportunities for employment...View details

Concord
Community Development Investment Program
Focuses on the issues of affordable housing and economic opportunity for low and moderate income New Hampshire residents. The Authority provides financial and technical assistance to community...View details

Concord
Guarantee of Loans to Small Businesses Program
A program that guarantees loan amounts in excess of US SBA capacities. Sponsored by: Business Finance Authority Contact: Jack Donovan...View details

Concord
Guaranteed Asset Program
Up to 90% guaranteed loan (no min/max) with minimum 125% collateral. Sponsored by: Business Finance Authority Contact: Mike Donahue...View details

Concord
Industrial Development Revenue Bond Financing
The Business Finance Authority issues tax-free industrial development revenue bonds which provide 100% financing for eligible projects....View details

Concord
Regional Resource Specialists
Consultants supporting NH-based businesses through direct counseling on general management issues. Sponsored by: NH Department of Resource and Economic Development, NH Business Resource Center Contact:...View details

Concord
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development
USDA Rural Development provides financial and technical resources in rural areas in order to support community and economic development opportunities, as well as improve quality of life issues....View details

Exeter
Rockingham Economic Development Corp. (REDC)
Promotes responsible, sustainable economic development activities in the 37 communities of Rockingham County by creating jobs for low to moderate income people and by accessing alternative financing...View details

Manchester
City of Manchester Economic Development Office
Under City of Manchester Revolving Loan Fund, offers business loans of up to $50,000 for working capital, or $100,000 for fixed assets for companies unable to access traditional financing venues...View details

Manchester
City of Manchester Revolving Loan Fund
Fixed asset and working capital loans for businesses creating jobs for low and moderate income individuals and who are otherwise, unable to access traditional financing....View details

Manchester
MerchantBanc
Focuses on private equity investment by: - Creating communities of energized and active angel investors - Establishing local venture captial funds - Securing local investment by large institutional...View details

Nashua
City of Nashua, Office of Economic Development
Offers a wide range of information and resources for those starting, running or growing their business....View details

Nashua
Nashua Revolving Loan Fund, Department of Economic Development
Targeted for permanent working capital and fixed asset financing for start-up and existing businesses in the greater Nashua area including Nashua, Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield,...View details

Nashua Region
Gateway Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC)
Promotes economic development by offering financing for acquisition of land and buildings, construction of commercial buildings, and purchase of machinery and equipment. Contact: Douglas Brown Contact:...View details

Nashua Region
Northeast Angels Investment Group
An early-stage investment group which works with entrepreneurs and businesses located in the Northeast. Contact: Hollis McGuire...View details

North Hampton
Coastal Economic Development Corp. (CEDC)
Dan Gray, Executive Director Private, non-profit serving Seacoast region including Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, South Hampton, Seabrook, Kensington, Rye, Newcastle and Newington....View details

Portsmouth
City of Portsmouth, Economic Development
Acts as the City's liaison to Portsmouth businesses offering assistance to businesses and individuals interested in starting, expanding operations, or relocating to Portsmouth. Services include...View details



Statewide and Nationwide Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Statewide
Community Development Block Grant Program
U.S. Department of HUD funds allocated to communities for the purpose of lending to companies for job creation to low and moderate income workers. Sponsored by: NH Office of Energy and Planning...View details

Statewide
Economic Development Matching Grant Program
Provides funds for municipalities and counties to enhance development within their communities and bring new businesses to the state. Sponsored by: State of NH Division of Economic Development...View details

Statewide
International Trade Loan
www/sba/gov/financing/frinternational Loans to export-ready businesses guaranteed by the US SBA (up to $1.25M). Sponsored by: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Contact: Witmer Jones...View details

Statewide
MicroCredit-NH
MicroCredit-NH works statewide with self-employed and small businesses that have up to five employees -- known as microenterprise owners. Member services include providing access to loans (up...View details

Statewide
NH Export Finance Program
www.exportnh.com Financing for international trade programs including Ex-Im Bank and SBA Export Working Capital Guarantee, Ex-Im Export Receivable Insurance, Foreign Buyer Credit and PSNH...View details

Statewide
Nonprofit Bond Financing
Low-cost capital expenditure financing (up to $10M). Sponsored by: Business Finance Authority Contact: Andy Bonte...View details

Statewide
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Programs
Sponsored by: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Contact: Witmer Jones SBA 504 Program Financing for expanding companies acquiring facilities resulting in job...View details

Statewide
Vested for Growth
Contact: John Hamilton, Director Vested for Growth (VfG) is a program initiative of the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund (NHCLF) and the VfG Committee. VfG helps NH entrepreneurs...View details

Statewide
Working Capital Asset Guarantee
www.state.nh.us/bfa/wag A line of credit for working capital with up to a 75% guarantee (up to $2M). Sponsored by: NH Business Finance Authority Contact: Mike Donahue...View details

Nationwide
Accion USA
ACCION USA is a private, nonprofit organization that provides microloans and other financial services to low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs who are unable to access bank credit for their...View details

Nationwide
Fund A Scientist
Contact: George Kurzon, M.D. Fund A Scientist is a website where individuals or institutions with funding can seek out scientists with innovative projects and provide ...View details

Nationwide
National Veterans Business Development Corporation
d/b/a The Veterans Corporation (TVC)
TVC fosters entrepreneurship and business opportunities for Veterans and Service Disabled Veterans by providing the tools and resources they need to be successful in business such as access to...View details

Nationwide
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development
USDA Rural Development provides financial and technical resources in rural areas in order to support community and economic development opportunities, as well as improve quality of life issues....View details

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