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EDC Financial Programs Programs to Assist Your Business
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Many business economic development programs exist to assist your business with its financing needs. This section provides links to key service providers of government related programs that can work separate from or in concert with commercial loans from area financial institutions.

The number and variety of business financial programs can be confusing. The Eau Claire Economic Development Corporation (EDC) staff recommends contacting us to discuss your project.

Family & Friends Innovation Loan
Funds a portion of the research or outside technical assistance that is needed by existing businesses and/or entrepreneurs seeking to bring a technological advancement to the marketplace.

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Local and State Financing Alternatives
This is not an all inclusive list, but should assist in identifying key resources that support businesses in various stages of development.

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City of Eau Claire View Website 715.839.4914
Offers financial programs to facilitate business growth within
the City limits.

 WHEDA View Website 800.334.6873
Offers several small business financing programs (direct loans and loan guarantees) that work to advance small and agricultural related businesses. 		WI Department
of Commerce View Website 715.836.2630
Offers business helpline which you can call to request the free publication.
CV Angel
Investors Network Send Email
715.878.9791
Invests in high-growth, early-stage companies in the Chippewa Valley that have exhausted their personal resources and need additional financing in order to bring their company to fruition.

WCW Regional Planning View Website 715.836.2918
Offers at the Regional Business Fund, Inc. (RBF), a revolving loan fund to address the gap in private capital markets for long-term, fixed-rate, low down-payment, and low-interest financing.