There is more money available these days for Small Business Administration loans. But, how do you apply to the SBA to get one? USA Today explains.
The City of Gardena has made available the forms used when preparing their Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Packages. The forms can be easily downloaded and modified to fit your program. Should you have any questions, please contact Yvonne Mallory directly at (310) 217-9533 or ymallory@ci.gardena.ca.us
The Community Development Commission (CDC) lending program offers loans for large and small business commercial or industrial ranging from $50,000 to 10,000,000 for Property acquisition, inventory, working capital, machinery and equipment. There are no Prepayment penalties; and no Balloon payments.
SBA’s Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative is tailored for veterans and members of the military community wanting to establish or expand small businesses.
The City of Gardena Outstanding Business Award is presented semi-annually, to a business in the city based on quality of the business, business achievements, and community involvement. Winners are selected every six months, and nominations are reviewed by the Gardena Business Advisory Council.
In 2004, the City of Gardena, in partnership with residential and business community members, formed the Brownfield Community Relations Committee (BCRC). The BCRC works on the redevelopment and/or reuse of brownfield sites. The Brownfields Public Engagement Process was applauded for exemplifying good local governance in a recent article by the Institute for Local Government.
The Gardena First! Program promotes awareness to both businesses and consumers about keeping dollars in Gardena.
The Gardena Business Advisory Council recently recommended that the 5% Small Business Credit Program be expanded to apply to contract awards up to $250,000.
