Loans Resources

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.

An initiative of KNOW2, a nonprofit organization devoted to helping people aspire and achieve an education so they can get or create a job, provide for their lives and families, and give back to others. 

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.

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.

Provides a variety of loan programs that can assist with most small business needs.

A non-profit financial organization committed to building a brighter future for underserved families and communities through financial education, lending, and investing.

An entrepreneurial space with programs dedicated to business assistance, business development loans, tax credits, and small business support.

Offers the opportunity to receive matching funds and earn up to $3,000 to be used towards buying a home, starting or improving a small business, or for post-secondary education.

LISC's approach to economic development embraces small business lending and coaching, building capacity for local partners, leadership development and deployment of AmeriCorps members with community organizations across the country.

Supports initiatives that benefit small, minority, veteran, and women owned businesses located in, or that want to do business with, the City of Columbia by providing creative financing,  technical assistance and capacity building opportunities that contribute to the economic growth of all communities.