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Regional Revolving Loan Fund
Regional revolving loan funds can be used for land & buildings, renovation & facade upgrades, and equipment &machinery. Funds are not intended to provide the total financing and are generally limited to 50% of total project costs. Interest rates for revolving loan funds are no less than 4% and no greater than 2% over prime.
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Facade Loans
Loans of up to $20,000 with an interest rate of no more than 2% are available for the repair or replacement of business building facades in the downtown areas of municipalities with downtown design guidelines.
For more about revolving loan funds or facade loans, contact Marian Vaughn: (715) 372-8422.
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Technology Assistance Grant
Up to $3,000 to assist high-technology, high-growth companies with the cost of obtaining professional assistance needed to finance & grow a technology based business.
Entreprenturial Training Grant (ETG) 8-12 week course providing assistance with business plan development. Included with the program is individual coaching. The maximum funding available is 75% of eligible tuition costs. Download application |
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Early Planning Grant (EPT)
The Early Planning Grant (EPG) program is designed to help individual entrepreneurs and small businesses obtain the professional services necessary to evaluate the feasibility of a proposed start up or expansion. The EPG provides funds to cover a portion of the cost of hiring a for-profit third party to develop a business plan. Download application. |
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