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Winners Announced for Start Peninsula 2021
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Beam Signing Celebration at Tech Center
June 27, 2022The Economic Equity Fund is a $10 million loan fund that provides low-cost financing for small, BIPOC- and/or women-owned businesses that were disproportionately affected by the economic impact of the pandemic. In addition to low-interest loans for eligible borrowers, resources have been allocated to provide technical assistance and consulting for eligible small businesses and community-based partners. With continued funding of the program, VCC is able to offer its benefits to eligible borrowers throughout the Commonwealth.