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Holyoke Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (HEDIC) MakerLoan Program

Posted on August 7, 2023


Holyoke, MA- The Holyoke Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (HEDIC) will be hosting a virtual information session for small businesses interested in learning more about the MakerLoan Program on September 13th at 12pm.

To register for the session please visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6K6y3KL3qEu275YUNmwUA_gWzBEXdphH-aZs-BH8GLxOjzw/viewform?usp=sf_link

 

What is the MakerLoan?:

  • No interest loan for Makers that is intended for entrepreneurs or micro-businesses that cannot access typical financial services; intended to build borrower’s financial history and help formalize the business.
  • For: Entrepreneurs, sole proprietorships, and micro-businesses which employ 5 or less people. Goal is to support business growth and to support development of the ‘Maker’ ecosystem in Holyoke.
  • Uses: Start-up costs – typically incurred within the first 3 years of operations, pre-profit, before businesses can qualify for traditional capital – and other small, short-term expenses.
  • Amount: Up to $25,000
  • Term: Up to 5 years
  • Interest Rate: 0  %
  • Collateral: Minimum for an all asset security lien on business and personal guaranty

For more information:

https://www.holyoke.org/makerloan/

Marie Brazeau, Development Specialist

brazeaum@holyoke.org or (413) 322-5655

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