Richmond Economic Development Corporation

Richmond VA


Richmond Economic Development Corp. (REDC) was created in 1995 to stimulate economic and community development in the city"s three enterprise zones, whose median income is 60% of that of the area as a whole. REDC targets its loans to micro- and small businesses, including start-up busiensses, that cannot access credit through other means.

CDFI Awards for Richmond Economic Development Corporation


FA (2006) - $585,000

Richmond Economic Development Corporation (REDC) is a certified CDFI established in 1995. REDC provides loans and technical assistance to help the formation and expansion of small businesses in low-income and investment-stagnant areas in the City of Richmond. REDC will use its 2006 Financial Assistance Award of $585,000 to re-capitalize the loan pool for its Business Enterprise Zone Loan (BEZL) product. This product provides financing to small businesses for the purpose of acquiring and renovating qualifying properties in enterprise zones.



FA (2004) - $700,000

Richmond Economic Development Corporation (REDC) will use the award to support its business loan activities.



CORE (2001) - $450,000

The CDFI Fund"s grant of $200,000 and loan of $250,000 will enable REDC to increase its lending in these underserved areas.



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