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 Business Finance Assistance
Finance Assistance Identify available capital and financing sources for existing businesses and start-up companies.  Scoll down to access the following sections to explore opportunities to acquire Business Finance Assistance.
Traditional Financing - sources may include commercial banks, credit unions, finance and leasing companies.
Non-Traditional Financing – typically government backed programs.  It is recommended you contact your financial institution or provider first to obtain additional information and suitability for your needs.  Typical programs may include the following, however, this is not a complete list and your financial advisor will guide you through the best products for your specific financing needs.
Technical Assistance – many sources of technical assistance are available in the region which can help in preparing a business plan, budgets and cash flow forecasts, and financing request presentations.  Sources include: Bradenton CRA, Enterprise Florida, MCC, etc.
Member Resources – many members of the EDC provide advice for a variety of financing needs.  Please contact the EDC for referrals.
How to Begin the Process – suggestions for the information needed for the initial meeting with a financial institution or advisor.
Request for Assistance Form
Other Links
 
Traditional Financing

(financial assistance provided by local, regional and national banks, leasing companies, and savings and loan associations)
Term Loans (including real estate amortizing loans)
Equipment/Vehicle Loans
Working Capital Lines of Credit
Interest Only Bridge Loans
Personal Lines of Credit
Business Acquisition Loans
Lease Loans for Specific Pieces of Equipment
Venture Capital Loans
Loans under $25,000
If you are interested in any of the above, please click here for a
Request for Assistance Form
 
Non-Traditional Financing

(financial assistance provided through other-than-traditional lending sources and programs)
SBA Backed Loans – SBA 7(A) Loan Program
SBA 504 Loan Program
SBA Business Express (Loans up to $50,000)
SBA Community Express (Loans up to $250,000)
SBA Patriot Express (for veterans)
SBA Disaster Assistance (federally declared disaster)
State Programs – Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program (State declared disaster with loans up to $25,000)
IDRB – County Government Enhanced Financing for New Building Construction
Sale Lease Back of Real Estate Properties
Factoring Loans (Purchase of Accts. Rec., working capital)
EX-IM Financing (Export/Import Financing)
New Markets Financing Credits
If you are interested in any of the above, please click here for a
Request for Assistance Form
 
Technical Assistance

(assistance available to businesses and entrepreneurs, including counseling for start-ups, business expansions, business plans, etc.)
Bradenton Community Redevelopment Agency
Central Community Redevelopment Agency (CCRA)
Central Economic Development Center (CEDC)
Enterprise Florida
Florida Finance Network
Hispanic Business Initiatives Fund
Manatee Chamber Entrepreneurial Boot Camp Academy
Manatee Community College
Palmetto Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Small Business Development Center
Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corporation
Tampa Bay Partnership
USF/Manatee Sarasota
If you are interested in any of the above, please click here for a
Request for Assistance Form
 
Member Resources Financial Institutions
Financial Advisors
Professional Firms (CPA's, Accountants, Attorneys)
If you are interested in any of the above, please click here for a
Request for Assistance Form
 
How to Begin the Process For Existing Businesses:
Last 3 years of business tax returns
Year-to-date balance sheet and Profit Loss Statement
Brief Business Plan
Projections for the next three years
Copies of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Sources and Uses of Loan Proceeds
Aging of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Schedule of Business Debt
Resumes of owners holding 20% or more of the company
Copy of lease/Proof of ownership of facility
Last three years of personal tax returns
Personal financial statement
For New Businesses:
Detailed Business Plan
Projections for the next three years
Monthly Cash Flow Projection for first year
Copies of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Sources and Uses of Loan Proceeds
Resumes of owners holding 20% or more of company
Copy of lease/Proof of ownership of facility
Last three years of personal tax returns
Personal Financial Statement
 
Request for Assistance Form If you would like to be contacted by the Economic Development Council for more information on Business Finance Assistance, please click the link below and complete the Request for Assistance Form online.
Request for Assistance Form
 
Other Links Enterprise Florida
Florida High Tech Corridor
Manatee & Sarasota Entrepreneur website
Small Business Association
Startup Florida
Tampa Bay Partnership
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL * MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. BOX 321 * 222 10th Street West * Bradenton, FL 34206-0321 * Phone: +1 (1-941) 748-3411 * E-mail: Info@manateeEDC.com