FINANCING YOUR BUSINESS

Whether you’re starting a business, purchasing equipment, expanding your space, or planning your next stage of growth, AADC can help you explore financing options and prepare for productive conversations with lenders and funding partners.

Our business coaches work one-on-one with entrepreneurs to identify funding opportunities, strengthen financing plans, and connect them with the resources they need to move forward.

Finding the Right Funding Starts With a Conversation

Business financing is rarely one-size-fits-all. The right option may depend on your business stage, project, available collateral, credit history, and the amount of funding you need.

AADC can help you:
  • Clarify how much funding you may need
  • Review your project and proposed use of funds
  • Prepare financial projections and supporting documents
  • Explore local, regional, state, federal, and partner funding resources
  • Connect with lenders and other financing partners
  • Determine whether AADC’s Revolving Loan Fund may be appropriate

What To Expect

  1. Tell us about your business or project below
    Share what you are working toward, how much funding you may need, and where you are in the planning process.
  2. Meet with an AADC business coach
    We will talk through your goals, review available information, and identify areas that may need additional preparation.
  3. Explore potential funding options
    Depending on your project, we may discuss AADC financing, traditional lenders, partner programs, or other resources.
  4. Prepare for the next step
    ​We can help you organize documents, strengthen your financial plan, and connect with the appropriate partners.

Not Sure Whether You Are Ready For Financing?

A conversation with AADC may be helpful if you are:
  • Developing a business idea
  • Preparing to apply for a loan
  • Comparing different funding options
  • Expanding or purchasing a business
  • Planning a major equipment or property investment
  • Unsure what financial information a lender will need
  • Looking for grants or specialized business programs

You don’t need a completed business plan or loan application before reaching out. We’ll meet you where you are and help you determine your next steps.

AADC’s Revolving Loan Fund

AADC’s Revolving Loan Fund may help bridge the gap between your project and traditional financing. This fund supports eligible new and existing businesses in Ashland County. These loans are generally used alongside traditional financing and other funding sources to help make a business project possible.

​Funds may be used for eligible expenses such as:
  • Equipment and machinery
  • Building improvements
  • Business expansion
  • Inventory or working capital
  • Purchasing or leasing a business location
  • Other eligible startup or growth expenses
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As borrowers repay their loans, those funds become available to support other local businesses—helping create an ongoing source of investment in Ashland County, Wisconsin.
A NOTE ABOUT BUSINESS GRANTS:
 AADC can help you explore funding opportunities that may be available through local, state, federal, and partner organizations.

    Let’s Talk About Your Financing Needs

    Tell us a little about your business or project. An AADC team member will follow up to discuss your goals and possible next steps.
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