Small business/entrepreneur resources for ALL

a comprehensive list of financial and technical resources available to startups and small businesses in Pennsylvania, with a focus on supporting entrepreneurs including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. It details various loan programs, grants, and support services offered by organizations across multiple counties in the state.

• Women's Opportunity Resource Center loans: Offers various loans up to $250,000 for women and minority entrepreneurs including credit builder, direct, small business, expansion, and real estate loans

• Regional microloan programs: JARI, North Central Business Financing, and SBA Microloan Program provide microloans ranging from $35,000 to $400,000 for businesses in specific Pennsylvania counties, often requiring job creation or retention

• Can Do Greater Hazleton loans: Offers ARC loans up to $200,000 and rural microloans up to $35,000 for businesses in Northeastern Pennsylvania, with job creation requirements. 5 6

• Entrepreneur Works and Enterprise Center: Provide startup and small business loans up to $50,000, with a focus on women and minority-owned businesses

• Neighborhood Progress Fund and Impact Loan Fund: Offer microloans and loans up to $100,000 with varying interest rates and terms to support small business growth

• Technology and innovation funding: Organizations such as Ben Franklin Partners, Innovation Works, Dream It, and PHG Labs provide funding and support for early-stage technology companies and startups. 11 12

• Training and education programs: Free Library for Entrepreneurs, Carnegie Library, IncubateHer, and Startable Pittsburgh offer resources, training, and support for entrepreneurs and youth in various regions

• Support for minority and underserved entrepreneurs: BridgeWay Capital, Community First Lending, Backstage Capital, and Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technology provide loans, coaching, and support targeting minority, low-income, and disadvantaged groups

• Local economic development and loan funds: Programs in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Pittsburgh offer loans ranging from microloans to $500,000 aimed at job creation and business expansion in urban and rural areas

• Specialized loan programs and disaster assistance: Kiva offers 0% interest loans up to $10,000; SBA Disaster Loans provide up to $2 million for businesses affected by drought; Agrability offers information on agricultural assistive technology funding. 
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