Roanoke Capital Access Fund For Small Local Businesses Now Available

Roanoke VA

05 April, 2022

10:01 AM

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Press release from the City of Roanoke: April 4, 2022 The City of Roanoke's Economic Development Authority "EDA" is pleased to announce a partnership with Freedom First offering Roanoke City licensed businesses the opportunity to apply for a business loan through the Roanoke Capital Access Fund. In order to apply, City of Roanoke businesses must hold a current business license, must utilize accelerator and mentoring programs including the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program "RAMP", the Advancement Foundation's Gauntlet, or the Roanoke Small Business Development Center, and must be entrepreneurs, businesses and/or higher education professionals working to create opportunities and success in research, healthcare and technology. Chairman of the Roanoke EDA Braxton Naff commented "We are excited to partner with Freedom First on this new opportunity for our small business community. This Capitol Access Fund will enrich the City of Roanoke with additional business growth, further stimulating our robust economy." This press release was produced by the City of Roanoke. The views expressed here are the author's own.