Rural Economic Development Center
Why pick this one
The Rural Economic Development Center has been supporting small businesses in North Carolina since 1987 through various lending programs.
Best for
- Small business owners seeking capital
- Emerging rural leaders needing training
- Communities looking for economic development support
Look elsewhere if
- Urban-focused businesses
- Individuals not interested in community engagement
Specialties
- Loan Participation Program
- Capital Access Program
- NC Venture Capital Program
Certifications
- State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
- CornerSquare Community Capital
What makes them different
- Operates multiple lending programs including Loan Participation and Capital Access
- Trained over 1,200 rural leaders through their Rural Economic Development Institute
- Managed funding from SSBCI since its inception
- Years in business
- 36
- Serves
- Raleigh, Asheville, Brevard, Duplin County
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 4021 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
- Phone
- (919) 250-4314
- Website
- http://www.ncruralcenter.org
Services
- Small business lending
- Economic development training
- Community engagement