Programs & Contacts
If you are not ready to qualify for one of our loan products, we can provide referrals to other community organizations that can provide even more in-depth information and assistance to help you develop a business plan, prepare financial projections and consider other factors that may help you qualify for a loan. Our regional partners include the following:
Small Business Development Centers
These organizations are affiliated with local colleges and universities and can also help you prepare an effective business plan, review local market conditions and review other factors that may affect the success of your business ideas. Consulting is confidential and usually provided at no charge by a staff of skilled professionals.
Kutztown University Small Business Development Center
Lehigh University Small Business Development Center
Shippensburg University Small Business Development Center
Temple University Small Business Development Center
Widener University Small Business Development Center
Business Support Organizations
These organizations have different programs that can help you with various challenges including preparing an effective business plan, developing realistic financial projections, assisting with individual credit repair and financial planning, etc. Consulting is confidential and usually provided at no charge by a staff of skilled professionals.
Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley
Our Economic Development Corporation Partners
The following regional Economic Development Corporations are focused on promoting business development and expansion throughout their central and eastern Pennsylvania service area.
Adams County Economic Development Corporation
Allentown Economic Development Corporation
Economic Development Corporation of Lancaster County
Capital Region Economic Development Corporation
Chester County Economic Development Council
Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation
Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation
Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation
Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC)
York County Economic Development Corporation
Local Chambers of Commerce
Your local chamber may have programs to help you build your business.
African American Chamber of Commerce of Central PA
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
Dominican American Chamber of Commerce
Greater Lehigh Chamber of Commerce
Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce
Government Resources
Both the federal government and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have programs focused on assisting small businesses.