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Real Estate and Equipment Loans

The CDC/504 Loan Program provides financing for major fixed assets such as equipment or real estate. CDC/504 Loan Program Eligibility To be considered for a Certified Development Company(CDC)/504 loan, applicants must meet these eligibility requirements: Operate as a for-profit company Do business (or propose to) in the United States or its possessions Has a tangible net worth less than [...]

2022-10-20T22:15:37+00:00September 1st, 2020|Federal Programs, Loans, SBA|

Distributed Energy Generation Energy Project Financing

The RUS Electric Program can provide loans and loan guarantees to energy project developers for distributed energy projects including renewables that provide wholesale or retail electricity to existing Electric Program borrowers or to rural communities served by other utilities. Electric Program project financing loans follow the same regulatory requirements and processes as do our traditional electric infrastructure loans and [...]

2022-10-20T22:15:38+00:00September 1st, 2020|Federal Programs, Loans, USDA Rural Development|

Business and Industry Loan Guarantees

What does this program do? This program bolsters the existing private credit structure through the guaranteeing of loans for rural businesses, allowing private lenders to extend more credit than they would typically be able to. Who may apply for this program? Lenders with legal authority, sufficient experience, and financial strength to operate a successful lending program like: Federal or [...]

2022-10-20T22:15:38+00:00September 1st, 2020|Federal Programs, Loans, USDA Rural Development|

General Small Business Loans: 7(A)

7(a) Loan Program Eligibility SBA provides loans to businesses; so the requirements of eligibility are based on specific aspects of the business and its principals. As such, the key factors of eligibility are based on what the business does to receive its income, the character of its ownership and where the business operates. SBA generally does not specify what [...]

2022-10-20T22:15:38+00:00September 1st, 2020|Federal Programs, Loans, SBA|

Business Ready Community Grant and Loan Program

This program provides financing for publicly-owned infrastructure that serves the needs of businesses and promotes economic development within Wyoming communities. Eligible projects include water, telecommunications, spec buildings, streets, etc., and can be used to facilitate the expansion, location, retention, or start-up of a committed business (in addition to numerous other projects). Contacts Julie Kozlowski Business Ready [...]

2022-10-20T22:15:38+00:00September 1st, 2020|Grants, Loans, Uncategorized|

Grants for Existing Positions

The State of Wyoming offers several programs to support workforce development, and the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce offers direct assistance to Johnson County businesses interested in pursuing them. Business Training Grants for Existing Positions can provide up to $2,000 per trainee per fiscal year for established Wyoming businesses with existing employees who need a skill upgrade or need re-training [...]

2022-10-20T22:15:39+00:00August 18th, 2020|Workforce Development|

Workforce Development Training Fund

Business Training Grants for Existing Positions can provide up to $2,000 per trainee per fiscal year for established Wyoming businesses with existing employees who need a skill upgrade or retraining in their current occupations. Business Training Grants for New Positions can provide between $1,000 and a maximum of $4,000 per trainee per fiscal year, depending on the employee's full-time [...]

2022-10-20T22:15:39+00:00August 18th, 2020|Workforce Development|

Wyoming Workforce Development Council

The WWDC is a 30-member board charged with assisting the Governor in directing Wyoming’s workforce development system, ensuring the system is fundamental in supporting robust regional and state economies and producing a high quality, self-sufficient workforce valued by Wyoming employers. Members represent a range of groups including business and industry, organized labor, state Legislature, education, social service agencies, and [...]

2022-10-20T22:15:39+00:00August 18th, 2020|Workforce Development|