THE PATH TO SUCCESS We create and strengthen entrepreneurial opportunities through
finance and development, with a particular focus on low income
individuals and communities.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
We provide a variety of one-on-one technical assistance as well as business training for entrepreneurs, including:
- success planning
- cashflow management
- marketing and promotion
- operations
- business plan development
- loan packaging
We also coordinate with our Partners to provide a range of free services for entrepreneurs.
Our Sponsors and Supporters
- City of Staunton
- Staunton Industrial Development Authority
- US Department of Agriculture - Rural Development
- VA Dept of Housing and Community Development - Office of Community Capacity Building
SCCF is a 501-c-3 nonprofit organization, and your contributions to support our services are tax-deductible. Please contact us for more information. | STAUNTON MICROLOAN FUND We
offer loans from $1,000 to $35,000 for new and existing small
businesses. We also partner with local banks to build your commercial
credit and to meet all your financing needs.
In the future we plan to offer a Bridge Fund for nonprofit entrepreneurs, and a Gazelle Fund for fast-growing small businesses.
COMMUNITY EXPRESS LOAN PROGRAM
We are an SBA-certified Technical Assistance provider in SBA's Community Express program to help small businesses obtain financing with 85% loan guarantees with participating banks.
TRIPLE-E LENDING CRITERIA
We support success through the Triple-E approach in our loan policies, technical assistance, and business training:- Socially Equitable
- Environmentally Sound
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See our Vision-Mission statement
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