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"

TO ACCESS THE SCOTT COUNTY INFORMATION EXCHANGE
ZOOM MEETING FROM APRIL 23RD, CLICK HERE

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

NEW! TIME-SENSITVE APPLICATION
SW VA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD HAS RECEIVED A SMALL
AMOUNT OF FUNDS TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO SMALL BUSINESSES
WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO OPERATE DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS BASED
ON THE GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER 53. CLICK HERE FOR THE
APPLICATION AND MORE INFORMATION.

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

COVID-19 UPDATE PROVIDED BY SEN. PILLION

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 EDA and Chamber of Commerce are parternering with TTEC's
Work at Home to bring career opportunities. TTEC is hiring for both temporary and regular customer service, bilingual customer service,
and technical support. With this partnership, you will receive red carpet
treatment, meaning that should you and your personal home computer
and internet qualify for those roles, you'll receive priority placement.
To apply, use this link for priority placement:
http://bit.ly/ScottCountyHomeJobs

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

The May meeting of the Scott Co. EDA will be held on Wednesday,
May 20th, at 6pm in the board room of the Scott Co. Administrative
Offices located at 190 Beech St., Suite 201, in Gate City, VA. All
meetings are open to the public.

"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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