Advising
As an affiliate of the NorCal SBDC, Lake EDC provides confidential and FREE one-on-one counseling for established and developing entrepreneurs. Our business advisors are all located in or around Lake County, in the rural counties of Northern California. We take pride in providing individualized counseling plans and real-world advice.
Training
Virtual and In-Person Trainings
Lake EDC provides virtual and in-person trainings and workshops designed for business development on a variety of key topics. Don't see what you need? We'd love to hear from you!
Unlock the Power of AI and Technology in Your Business – September 28th Webinar
With this webinar, you will learn how to integrate AI and technology into your business. You can use AI as a powerful tool kit to assist with marketing content creation,…
Transform Your Hustle into a Thriving Official Business – July 20th Webinar
Are you looking for guidance on how to transition your passion project into a full-time, registered enterprise? You can turn your side hustle into a thriving official business and run…
Turning Your Business Dream into Reality – June 30th Webinar
Do you have a dream of running your own business? This webinar is for new business startups seeking the tools and guidance needed to take their business dream and turn…
The Lake County Economic Development Corporation works with a regional network of lenders to access flexible business capital.
Our loan program does more than just accept applications and fund loans. Our access to capital program includes the following services:
- Preparations for financing—for new and established businesses
- Low interest, long term business financing
- Loan packaging for multiple sources of financing
The LCEDC utilizes the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) to provide financing to local businesses.
IRP Loan Program
This loan program provides gap-financing to startup and existing businesses in Lake County who need capital and are creating community value.
- Loan amounts range from $10,000 to $150,000
- Loans will be collateralized (real estate and/or UCC filings on equipment)
- Loan terms are from 1 to 10 years
Eligible uses for loan funds:
- Purchase of equipment, inventory, and real estate
- Leasehold improvements
- Working capital
Loan Programs
