Nonprofit OrganizationsRural Economic Development

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THE CORPORATION PROMOTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN KINGS COUNTY THROUGH PARTICIPATION WITH STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO FINANCE BUSINESS FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN RURAL AREAS.

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THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE WEST ALABAMA REGIONAL COMMISSION IS TO PLAN FOR THE UNIFIED AND FAR-REACHING DEVELOPMENT OF THE WEST ALABAMA REGION, ELIMINATE DUPLICATION OF SERVICES BY MEMBER GOVERNMENTS, AND PROMOTE ECONOMY AND EFFICIENCY THROUGH COORDINATION BETWEEN MEMBER GOVERNMENTS. THE WEST ALABAMA REGIONAL COMMISSION: 1) ORGANIZES COOPERATIVE PROJECTS BETWEEN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO SAVE TAX DOLLARS; 2) PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, GRANT APPLICATIONS, PLANNING, MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER AREAS; 3) ADMINISTERS FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT FROM REGIONAL COOPERATION; 4) COORDINATES FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PROJECTS OR ISSUES THAT CROSS THE BOUNDARIES OF MEMBER GOVERNMENTS; 5) PLANS FOR THE ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGION AND FOR EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF PUBLIC SERVICES; AND, 6) REVIEWS AND COORDINATES FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PROGRAMS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE; 7) PROVIDES REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS TO PROMOTE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMEN

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ASSIST IN THE INCREASED ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN WEST CENTRAL IOWA.

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RURAL ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - BASEC WAS FORMED TO ACCEPT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDS TO RAISE THE ECONOMIC WELFARE, EDUCATIONAL LEVELS, AND SOCIAL LEVELS OF RESIDENTS IN THE BASEC AREA. THE PRIMARY OPERATION IS TO UTILIZE A BROAD RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES TO PROMOTE REVITALIZATION OF THE AREA UNDER THE PROGRAM AREAS OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, FARM INCOME DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, AND HOUSING PRESERVATION. BASEC MAINTAINS A REVOLVING LOAN FUND FUNDED THROUGH GRANT AND LOAN PROGRAMS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, venture capital, loans, loan guarantees or other forms of management support to encourage the establishment and growth of business and industry in rural areas.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING 7 COUNTIES HUGHES, LINCOLN, OKFUSKEE, PAWNEE, PAYNE, POTTAWATOMIE, AND SEMINOLE.

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KRADD SERVES AS A REGIONAL FORUM, NETWORKING WITH APPROPRIATE GROUPS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CITIZENS OF THE REGION. THE AGENCY PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE, LEADERSHIP, AND PLANNING TO REGIONAL COMMUNITIES.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE LRT IS TO RESTORE, FROM LEGACY CONTAMINATION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF ELIZABETH RIVER WATERSHED TO THE HIGHEST PRACTICABLE LEVEL AND CONSERVE IT FOR FUTURE BENEFICIAL USE. THE LRT'S RESTORATION MISSION IS ALIGNED WITH THE REGULATORY MISSIONS OF THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ), VIRGINIA MARINE RESOURCES COMMISSION (VMRC), AND THE NORFOLK DISTRICT ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TO MITIGATE PERMITTED IMPACTS TO AQUATIC RESOURCES. THE LRT'S CONSERVATION MISSION IS TO PRESERVE, IN TRUST, LAND IN SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA FOR RECREATION, PARKS, WILDLIFE PRESERVATION, DRAINAGE, WATER AND AIR QUALITY, AND THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. IN THIS EFFORT, LRT WORKS WITH PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNERS, VIRGINIA LOCALITIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ENHANCE THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS OF LAND CONSERVATION.

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TO PROVIDE LOANS TO RURAL STUDENTS, FARMERS,RESIDENTS, YOUTH AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS.

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TO MAKE CAPITAL AVAILABLE TO SMALL BUSINESSES BY WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH BANKS TO PROVIDE SBA LOANS AND OTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOANS

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TO PREPARE, DEVELOP, AND ADMINISTER A PROGRAM FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN THE DISTRICT WITH RESPECT TO UNEMPLOYMENT, UNDER-EMPLOYMENT, AND DISTRESSED ECONOMIC CONDITIONS.

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PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRIBUTE FUNDS AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SEEK BUSINESSES TO RELOCATE TO THE AREA, HELP EXISTING BUSINESSES MAINTAIN.

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ECKAN BUILDS CONNECTIONS AND PROVIDES PROGRAM SERVICES IN EAST CENTRAL KANSAS TO SUPPORT THE STABILITY, HEALTH, AND ENGAGEMENT OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

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TO INCREASE POPULATION WHILE MAINTAINING SUSTAINABLE RURAL VALUES AND LIFESTYLES, TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO SUPPORT REVITALIZATION, TO END OUT-MIGRATION AND TO INVIGORATE AND DIVERSIFY THE ECONOMY.

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PROVIDE FACILITIES TO COORDINATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN AGRICULTURE, FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES, 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL CHRISTIAN COUNTY RESIDENTS.

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OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION AND INNOVATION BY PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN PRESQUE ISLE. WE'VE CREATED A NON-TRADITIONAL APPROACH TO SERVING THE COMMUNITY IN AN INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE WAY. WE'RE BRINGING TOGETHER A SERVICE BASED NONPROFIT AND RESTORING THE ICONIC NORTHEASTLAND HOTEL TO HELP THE REVITALIZATION OF THE DOWNTOWN.

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TO ENCOURAGE FOSTER AND ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE ACTIVITES TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES AND LOWER INCOME ENTREPRENEURS PROSPER THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FLIXIBLE BUSINESS FINANCING.

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TECHGROWTH OHIO FUND IS A VENTURE FUND THAT WAS BORNE OUT OF THE TECHGROWTH OHIO PROGRAM. THE TECHGROWTH OHIO PROGRAM IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP-RELATED MISSION OF THE VOINOVICH SCHOOL AND RESEARCH COMMERCIALIZATION EFFORTS OF OHIO UNIVERSITY.

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TO STRENGTHEN STARK COUNTY BY DRIVING BUSINESS GROWTH AND LEADING ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION.