Statewide programs and initiatives to help new and existing South Carolina businesses thrive.
An evergreen venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in scalable startups.
An organization designed to further economic development, job creation, retention, and financially assisting in the growth and development of business concerns in six counties of Upstate South Carolina.
The Business and Industry (B&I) Guaranteed Loan Program is a loan guarantee program designed to assist credit-worthy rural businesses obtain needed credit for most any legal business purpose. The intent is to save and create jobs in rural America.
Allows a small to medium-sized business that has been declined financing for their business to receive a "second look" at a financing request made to a bank for a business loan.
Capital Business Funding is a top-rated, highly recognized direct lender, offering working capital and multiple financing options to small and mid-size businesses in various industries.
The COG serves as a forum for intergovernmental cooperation and as a central staffing resource for grantsmanship, land use and transportation planning, community and economic development, workforce investment, GIS mapping, information systems, and project management.
CLIMB Fund is a not-for-profit Community Development lender whose mission is to ensure access to capital for small businesses and affordable housing developments that cannot secure traditional financing.
Based in Charleston and serving the entire state of South Carolina, CLIMB Fund has more than 40 years of history lending to entrepreneurs who have been turned away by for-profit banks.
A non-profit financial organization committed to building a brighter future for underserved families and communities through financial education, lending, and investing.
The purpose of the Rock Hill Unite Program is to provide expedited financial relief to small businesses that have experienced a downturn in business due to the impacts from COVID-19.
The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with CommunityWorks has established the Bringing Back the Burg Small Business Fund to help businesses impacted by COVID-19. This loan is designed to financially assist qualifying small businesses in the city and the county through low interest and forgivable loans. Businesses that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 and meet the criteria could be eligible for up to $10,000 with the possibility of 50% of the loan forgiven after the first year.
$10,000 grant to support business pivots, working capital, rent, inventory, utilities, infrastructure development, COVID-19 related marketing expenses, PPE and more. Read the eligibility and click “learn more and apply” to gather the necessary documents. Please note that applications are only considered when all documentation is gathered and sent to a loan officer. If you need assistance, contact a CommunityWorks representative (contact information below).
Eligible Businesses
At any time during the review and underwriting process, we may request additional information and/or documentation. Applications will not be considered complete until all documents are gathered.
$10,000 grant to support business pivots, working capital, rent, inventory, utilities, infrastructure development, COVID-19 related marketing expenses, PPE and more. Read the eligibility and click “learn more and apply” to gather the necessary documents. Please note that applications are only considered when all documentation is gathered and sent to a loan officer. If you need assistance, contact a CommunityWorks representative (contact information below).
Eligible Businesses
At any time during the review and underwriting process, we may request additional information and/or documentation. Applications will not be considered complete until all documents are gathered.
