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Many 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 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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West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning
View Website 715.836.2918
Offers the Regional Business Fund, Inc., a revolving loan fund to address the gap in private capital markets for long term, fixed rate, low-interest financing. Businesses located in the City of Eau Claire are currently not eligible for financial programs through the Regional Business Fund.
City of Eau Claire
View Website 715.839.4914
Offers financial programs to facilitate business growth within.