Small Business Development

Economic Empowerment for the Hudson Valley

Small Business Development
Community Capital Resources (CCR) is a not-for-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides access to the knowledge, technical assistance and financial resources needed to foster financial security, self sufficiency and vibrant, diverse communities. CCR provides loans, training and support to assist emerging entrepreneurs and existing business to reach their business and economic goals.

Small Business Loans

Community Capital Resources is a Small Business Administration (SBA) “Microlender.” Community Capital Resources offers business loans that are perfect for new and existing businesses that have difficulty meeting the credit or collateral requirements of a conventional lender. Loans range from $500 to $25,000 at affordable interest rates.

Loan uses include:
• Materials • Inventory • Equipment
• Marketing • Licensing • Working Capital

Eligibility Requirements:

Borrowers must complete a business plan
Be the principal owner of the business

Be at least 21 years of age

Own a business based in Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland or Westchester Counties.

Click here to download Loan Documents

Business 2 Business Networking

Running your own business can be a solitary experience. CCR organizes Business 2 Business Networking meetings to provide a forum where entrepreneurs can share challenges, expand their contacts and benefit from presentations on topics vital to starting and running a successful small business.

Topics Include:
• Internet Marketing
• Insurance • Health Care
• Financial Statements • Tax Preparation
• Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification

Technical Assistance

Core Four Business Planning Course
CCR offers a 15 hour course for entrepreneurs and small business owners to help clients create a comprehensive business plan. Courses are offered in English and Spanish

Click here if you are interested in taking the Core Four Business Plan Development Class

Business Coaching
CCR provides on-one-one business coaching to assist loan clients in problem solving, generating new ideas and identifying additional business development services.

Computer Software Training
CCR offers QuickBooks® accounting software training

Click here to sign up for the QuickBooks class.

Credit Counseling
CCR provides confidential one-on-one credit and financial counseling to improve entrepreneurs’ credit worthiness