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Georgia Programs
Economic Opportunity for Savannah-Chatham County Area, Inc.
January 19, 2007
By: CIN Editors
The EOA mission is: to promote the economic, physical, and social well-being of individuals and families of Chatham County...to meet the needs through coordination of existing community resources...to empower families and individuals...in order that they might gain economic independence.
Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership Inc.
February 14, 2006
By: CIN Editors
Established in 1991, ANDP is a financial intermediary not-for-profit housing and community economic development corporation that was created as a result of the merger of the Metropolitan Atlanta Chamber of Commerce’s Housing Resource Center and the Atlanta Economic Development Corporation’s Neighbor... Hawaii Programs
Office of Economic Development
March 1, 2007
By: CIN Editors
The Office of Economic Development works in partnership with the community, business and government sectors to strengthen and diversify the economy by supporting existing businesses, and by assisting in the attraction, development and expansion of new businesses. Their stated mission is “to promote ...
Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO) Business Development Corporation
March 29, 2007
By: CIN Editors
Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. is a private, non-profit Community Action Partnership Agency, chartered March 22, 1965 by federal mandate, under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. The agency is currently in its 40th year of providing an enormous array of services annually to over 20,000 people th...
Hawaii Women's Business Center
February 14, 2006
Utilizing start-up funds from American Savings Bank and with support from the SBA's Business Information and Counseling Center, Hawaii Women's Business Center began in 1998. The Center is the first organization in the state focused on helping women start and grow their own businesses. In July, 199...
Hawaii Alliance for Community-Based Economic Development (HACBED)
January 19, 2007
By: CIN Editors
HACBED is a statewide federally tax-exempt non-profit organization to encourage increased investments in sustainable and community-based approaches to economic development. HACBED's mission is to maximize the effectiveness of people working in communities and the non-profit sector to build a healthi... Idaho Programsno news in this list. Illinois Programs
Women’s Business Development Center
June 25, 2007
By: CIN Editors
The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) is a nationally and internationally recognized not-for-profit organization established in 1986 to work with women to launch new businesses and strengthen existing businesses in the Chicago area. Over the past 20 years, the WBDC has become a leader in pr...
The Woodstock Institute
February 15, 2006
Founded in 1973, the Woodstock Institute develops research and programs focused on delivering greater economic resources to lower-income individuals and families and minority neighborhoods. The Institute was created by philanthropist Sylvia Scheinfeld and several community development activists, uni...
Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation
June 19, 2007
By: CIN Editors
Renaissance Rock Island is the umbrella name for three inter-connected organizations dedicated to the revitalization of Rock Island.
Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity, Inc.
January 25, 2007
By: CIN Editors
In February 1966, the Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity, Inc. (PCCEO) became the official agency authorized by the federal government to administer and operate "Community Action Programs" (CAPs) in Peoria. In 1968 PCCEO began directly developing and administering programs by which ...
People and Technology International
June 13, 2007
By: CIN Editors
PAT International, Inc. was formed by minority entrepreneurs who felt the need to help other minority entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. Thier activities focus on the Chicago, IL region.
Local Economic & Employment Development Council, Inc. (LEEDC)
February 15, 2006
The Local Economic and Employment Development Council (LEED) was founded in 1982 as a nonprofit community development corporation focused on the West Town, North Town, Lincoln Park and North River Industrial Corridor. The focus of LEED is to encourage business growth in the region that will create ...
Chicago Community Loan Fund
February 15, 2006
By: CIN Editor
The Chicago Community Loan Fund was founded in 1991 to provide low-cost, flexible financing to nonprofit community development organizations for affordable housing, economic/commercial development, and social service facility initiatives. Since its inception, CCLF has closed more than 135 loans tota...
Center for Economic Progress
February 21, 2007
By: CIN Editors
The Center for Economic Progress increases economic opportunities for low-income families, children, and individuals by improving access to public, private, and non-profit programs and services. Through direct services, public education, and advocacy, the Center challenges barriers facing its consti...
CEDA Community Development Fund
February 21, 2007
By: CIN Editors
One of the largest private non-profit organizations in the country, CEDA serves more than 200,000 Cook County residents annually. Over thirty programs and services are offered in the areas of child and family development, health and nutrition services, senior citizen programs, economic development, ... Indiana Programs
Rural Opportunities, Inc.
March 2, 2006
Rural Opportunities, Inc. (ROI) is a multi-state nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of communities, families and individuals through an array of comprehensive services and programs. The organization was founded in 1969 in response to the critical needs of farm-workers and other rur...
Indiana Association for Community Economic Development Inc.
February 14, 2006
The Indiana Association for Community Economic Development Inc., founded in 1986, is a statewide association of organizations that re-build distressed communities by housing rehabilitation and construction; employment generating activities; real estate development, industrial and small business deve... Iowa Programs
City of Iowa City
February 14, 2006
By: CIN Editors
Iowa City offers big-city amenities along with small-town hospitality. Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, it has long served as a focus for culture, education, variety and fun. A stroll through the downtown pedestrian plaza proves that this is so. It's here you will find a real sense of community ... Kansas Programsno news in this list. Kentucky Programsno news in this list. Louisiana Programs
The Capital Access Project
February 14, 2006
Dedicated to "supporting the creation of competitively viable small disadvantaged and minority and women owned firms" the Capital Access Project (CAP) is a relatively new business development agency founded in 2001. Its purpose is to provide business development opportunities to targeted minority a...
Newcorp Business Assistance Center
June 13, 2007
By: CIN Editors
NEWCORP is a Business Assistance Center with a mission to help, physically challenged people and minority owned businesses grow and prosper. NewCorp can be a valuable resource.
Louisiana Small Business Development Center
March 29, 2007
By: CIN Editors
The mission of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC Network) is to enhance the economic well being of the citizens of Louisiana by providing comprehensive, high-quality assistance to existing and potential small businesses. The Center fosters the formation and growth of small busin...
Louisiana Community Reinvestment Coalition
January 1, 2008
By: CIN Editors
The Louisiana Community Reinvestment Coalition (LCRC) is a designated state site of the NCRC Economic Justice Campaign. LCRC was established in 2006 by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition to address the need for access to capital and credit in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina and Rita. ... Maine Programs
Penquis Community Action Program
February 14, 2006
The Penquis Community Action Program (CAP) was formed in 1967 to serve the needs of low-and moderate-income individuals and families in Penoboscot and Piscataquis Counties. Its stated mission is to "assist individuals and families in preventing, reducing, or eliminating poverty in their lives and, t...
Coastal Enterprises Inc.
February 14, 2006
Founded by Ronald Phillips in 1977, Coastal Enterprises Inc. (CEI) focuses on improving the quality of life of Maine's low-income individuals and families. CEI currently serves the counties of Androscoggin, Aroostook, Cumberland, Franklin, Hancock, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscat... |
Community Level ProgramsThe following organizations are members of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition and are direct providers of various programs and services for small business development; or can be a resource or conduit for small business assistance programs. Listed by state – find the organization nearest your community and click on their profile link for a brief outline of their various services or contact them directly. Maryland through New Hampshire |
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