Are you beginning a new business and need technical or financial assistance? Does your business need extra cash to expand, purchase equipment, buy inventory or use as working capital? Are you not quite bankable or may have a problem getting a loan? Would access to federal, state and other funding programs be helpful for your business? If you answered YES to any of these questions, please call us at (603)788-3900, or email us at CEDC@ncia.net.

1. What We Are...
   The CEDC is one of several 501(C)(3), nonprofit regional development corporations in the state created to provide technical and funding assistance to New Hampshire communities and businesses in support of community and economic development.
   
   

2. What We Do...
   Focusing on Coos County, the CEDC performs the following activities:
   
   • Provides financial, technical, and funding assistance for community and economic development projects for Coos County communities and businesses
   • Enhances the regional business climate
   • Fosters the develoment of additional employment opportunities for low/moderate income persons
   • Supports community development projects
   • Improves quality of life for the citizens of Coos County
   • Assists businesses with the procurement of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) economic development project loans
   • Accepts donations, money, or property to carry out the purposes above
   
   
   

3. How We Do It...

1. Sources of Financing for Business Start-Ups and Business Expansions
   
   • Coos Revolving Loan Fund
     Available to qualified businesses and individuals located within Coos County
     
   • Lancaster Loan Fund
     Available to qualified businesses and individuals located in Lancaster, New Hampshire
     Both funds are targeted for:
     • Facade Improvements
     • Working Capital
     • Equipment Purchases
     • Real Estate Purchases
     • Gap Financing
   • Community Development Block Grants
   • In Partnership with Northern Community Investment Corporation
     • SBA 504 Loans
     • Micro Loans
     • Equipment Leasing
     • Loan Guarantees
     • Line of Credit (limited)
   
   
   
2. Managed Projects
   
   • Office Space - The Old Historic Courthouse

   Formerly known as the Coos County Courthouse, the Old Historic Courthouse is available for space rental under the management of CEDC. Built in 1886-1887 to replace the former courthouse, which had burned, this historic building is Romanesque Revival in style with a cupola and spire. It is 70 x 50 feet with a projection on each side of 6 feet, making a front of 66 feet, and three stories high with a mid-century annex. The first floor presents six office spaces, one conference room, and four large fireproof vaults. The second floor includes a 50 x 50 feet courtroom along with three office spaces. The third floor provides for three office spaces as well. For a tour of available space or more information, please call the CEDC at (603)788-3900 or email at CEDC@ncia.net.

   • Funding and Technical Assistance
   • Great North Woods Tourism Promotional Efforts
   • Economic Assessment for Coos County
   • Partnership with Office of Business and Industrial Development (OBID) to form Coos County Industrial Roundtable
   • Relocation Assistance

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