Resource: GCMI Micro Loans

The Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative (GCMI) provides low-interest micro loans and small business loans ranging from $500 to $50,000 to all types of startups and small businesses. GCMI also helps business owners prepare loan packages for financing through traditional lenders as well as the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the City of Cincinnati.

GCMI helps entrepreneurs of all economic backgrounds secure financing for their business. GCMI's professional staff of mentors provides free business education, coaching, technical assistance, business plan evaluation, loan package preparation and cash flow analysis.

Since 1998, GCMI has served more than 300 businesses and secured $1,137,698 in financing for entrepreneurs.

For more information, visit http://www.gcmi.org.
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