The purpose of this revolving loan fund is to spur small business development within Franklin County by creating business opportunities for low-to-moderate income persons. These loans can be applied to the purchase of equipment and inventory or can be used as working capital. Loans of up to $15,000 are available to individuals and existing small businesses through this program. To qualify for these loans, the following qualifications apply:

• The business must be located in Franklin County (outside the City of Columbus).
• The household earnings of the applicant must not exceed 80% of the area median income.
• The business must employ between one-to-five persons.

For more information on this program contact:

The Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI)
1151 College Avenue
Columbus, OH 43209
Phone: (614) 559-0145
Fax: (614) 231-4978
Email: slowens@ecdi.org
Website: www.ecdi.org

This revolving loan fund is designed to provide loans to medium-to-large scale business enterprises. These loans are to be used primarily for the purchase of equipment and inventory, for capital expenditures, and may be used as working capital. The availability of these funds is directly related to a company's ability to create employment opportunities for low-to-moderate income individuals. Loans under this program may range from $15,000 to $250,000. These funds come out of the county commissioners' Community Development Block Grant Program.

For more information on this program contact:

The Community Capital Development Corporation (CCDC)
900 Michigan Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 645-8590
Fax: (614) 645-8588
Email: amy.sampson@ccdcorp.org
Website: www.ccdcorp.org