Economic Development

Stimulating economic growth and opportunity is also a focus of UPP. Financing and technical assistance are helping new businesses take root in Main South. Training and other services are opening new doors for neighborhood residents seeking better jobs.

• Small business loans from a revolving loan pool administered by the Main South CDC are a resource for new business owners. These loans provide financing for individuals who are unable to acquire conventional loans and help small business owners establish credit.
• The Main South CDC works with Clark's Graduate School of Management and the Small Business Development Center, a state-funded center based at Clark, to provide technical assistance to small business owners. These services include individual consultations, business skills workshops, networking opportunities and the chance to discuss ideas and financial matters with an accountant.
• The Main South Workforce Development Training Center, located in the Center for Community Revitalization at the Main South CDC, helps neighborhood residents and area businesses with employment needs. The Training Center offers an employment-opportunity database and employment training and education. Neighborhood residents take advantage of job placement services and workshops on typing, resume writing and interviewing.