Our Business Corridor Development program assists small businesses in the Oxford Circle neighborhood with accessing support services and resources.
Training Partners
Power Up Your Business by the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) is a FREE program that helps local entrepreneurs gain the skills, training, and support they need to grow their businesses. It connects business owners with resources and peers while building on CCP’s strong track record of helping small businesses increase revenue and create jobs.
Temple Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Temple University provides expert guidance and support to startups and small businesses across Philadelphia. Their experienced team helps entrepreneurs grow, strengthen operations, and reach the next level of success.
Loans
The Neighborhood Progress Fund provides loans, lines of credit, and hands-on support to help small businesses grow and seize new opportunities. In addition to financing, NPF offers training and guidance to help entrepreneurs build stability, create wealth, and strengthen their communities.
The Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund provides non-repayable financial assistance to eligible small businesses across Pennsylvania to help preserve jobs and support operations. The program is designed for small, locally owned businesses and offers relief funding during times of need
Crowdfunding Programs
Honeycomb Credit offers small businesses access to $10,000–$50,000 in crowdfunded capital with flexible repayment terms and no prepayment penalties. Their financing includes a low-interest, interest-only period followed by a longer-term loan to support sustainable business growth.
Kiva connects entrepreneurs to 0% interest crowdfunded small business loans.
Facebook Fundraisers allows businesses to raise money directly through the platform, making it easy for supporters to donate in just a few clicks. It provides a simple, accessible way to gather financial support and engage with your community online.
MainVest: Revenue Sharing Note offers flexible funding for small businesses through a model where repayments are based on a percentage of future revenue. This allows businesses to access capital for growth while aligning payments with their income over time.
Additional Resources
- Storefront Improvement Program
- Small Business Resources from the US Department of Labor
- Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Resources
- Community First Fund Loans
- Environmental Management Assistance Program Grants
- Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Grant
- WEDnetPA’s Job Training Fund
- CBAC Small Business Loans and Microloans
- Neighborhood Progress Fund Microloan
- Entrepreneur Works Microlender
- PCDC’s Neighborhood Planning Newsletter (訂閲PCDC的社區規劃通訊)
- American Express: Open for Business FREE KIT
- 7 Resources for Black-Owned Businesses
- US Small Business Administration Guidance & Loan Resources
- City of Philadelphia Programs and Initiatives
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Resources
- Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation
