Celebrating SBDC Day – https://americassbdc.org/sbdcday/

Together with Justine PETERSEN and Champaign County, the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is pleased to announce the establishment of the COVID-19 Recovery: Champaign County Small Business Microloan Fund. The loan fund aims to help disadvantaged entrepreneurs and small businesses in Champaign County gain access to affordable financial services.

Champaign County committed $250,000 of its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to establish the microloan fund. Justine PETERSEN worked locally with Busey Bank and PNC Bank to leverage the dollars provided by the county. A total of $2,000,000 is available in the fund, which will continue to revolve in Champaign County.

To learn more about the COVID-19 Recovery: Champaign County Small Business Microloan Fund, interested individuals are invited to stop by the Justine PETERSEN Open Office Hours to hear from Tristan Brown, Asset Building Counselor.

Dates / Times:

• Wednesday, March 15, 2023: 10 – 11 AM
• Thursday, March 30, 2023: 2 – 3 PM

Location: Champaign County Economic Development Corporation – 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign IL, 61820

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About Champaign County Economic Development Corporation:

The Champaign County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is a public-private partnership dedicated to fostering a cooperative, county-wide approach to economic development and works to improve the economic well-being of all Champaign County through efforts that entail job creation, job retention, tax base enhancements, small business development, and promotion of quality of life. CCEDC brings together community partners to support economic development by aligning interests through productive relationships, open dialogue, and advocacy efforts. CCEDC hosts the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Champaign County EDC, which provides one-on-one confidential business advice, training, and small business support programs. Learn more at https://www.champaigncountyedc.org/.

 About Justine PETERSEN:

Justine PETERSEN is a nationally recognized financial asset-building non-profit organization with offices in Illinois and Missouri. As a leading community development financial institution (“CDFI”), HUD-certified housing counseling organization, and US Small Business Administration (“SBA”) microlender, Justine PETERSEN offers financial products and services that build assets and change lives. Learn more at www.justinepetersen.org.