Virginia Small Business Financing
Authority (VSBFA)

The VSBFA helps Virginia's start-up,
existing & prospective businesses through an extensive portfolio of financing programs. The Authority helps Virginia's financial institutions offer business loans that they might not be able to offer without assistance from this program. The VSBFA also offers grants to individual investors in qualifying small businesses. Finincing programs can provide:
* Direct loans for economic dev. projects
* Cash collateral and loan guanties to help banks lend to small businesses
* Microloans, child care loans, & investment grants to small businesses
* Cash collateral, loan guaranties, direct loans, and microloans for existing businesses, minority owned businesses, and tourism businesses
* A child care financing program for licensed child care centers & family-home providers
* Bond financing for small manufacturers & 501(c)3 non-profits

For more information, please click here to visit their website.

Welcome to Scott County, Virginia..."We're a Natural"

REBUILD VA SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM
The Rebuild VA Grant Funds is a program to help small businesses
and non-profits whose normal operations were disrupted by COVID-19,
including restaurants, brick & mortar retail, exercise and fitness facilities,
personal care and personal grooming services, entertainment and
public amusement establishments and campgrounds. Businesses and
non-profits that are approved for a Rebuild VA grant may receive up to
3 times their average monthly eligible expenses up to a maximum of $10,000
The application will be available starting August 10th. To learn how to apply
and for more information, visit Rebuild! VA

SCOTT CO. BRIDGING THE GAP COVID-19 LOAN PROGRAM
CLICK HERE FOR THE PRESS RELEASE

The August meeting of the Scott County EDA will be held
on Wednesday, August 19th at 6pm in the board room of the
Scott County Administrative Offices located at 190 Beech
Street, Suite 201, in Gate City, VA. All meetings are open
to the public.

The August meeting of the Scott County Chamber of Commerce
will be held on Wednesday, August 12th, at 12:00 Noon at
Natural Tunnel State Park Shelter #5.
All meetings are open to the public.

TO APPLY FOR A VIRGINIA 30 DAY FORGIVEABLE LOAN,
Click here to visit the websiite

An information sheet with additional resources related
to the COVID-19 Crisis can be found here

The SBA has approved Virginia's Emergency Declaration and Request
for Funds. Businesses may now apply using this link if seeking financial
assistance related to the impact of COVID-19
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/

The U.S. Congress has also passed the CARES Act. Please see the
attached guidance document summary from Senator Pillion's office

The Scott Co. Economic Development Authority Receives TVA Rural Certified Communities Designation! Read More Here

"Scott County is a Natural for Your Business"

Scott County is located in the beautiful rolling hills of the Appalachian Valley in the southwestern part of Virginia. With 539 square miles and a population of 23,403, Scott County borders the state of Tennessee. Our county has much to offer whether you are looking for a new residential location, an industrial location, or just a nice place to visit.

Existing industries and technology based businesses such as TeleTech, OnePartner, VFP, Inc., Tempur Production, and Komatsu , prove that we have the business-friendly location and dedicated workforce needed for success. Please contact us for more information on how our location can benefit your company’s expansion.

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