FROED One Government Center Fall River, MA 02722-7700 Tel 508-324-2620 Fax 508-677-2840 info@froed.org		As a one-stop financing center, the Fall River Office of Economic Development (FROED) works closely with public-sector agencies and the banking and investment communities to identify available sources of capital. Our in-house loan programs, funded in part through a Community Development Block Grant, can be combined with private, state and federal funds. The result is a below-market financial package tailored exclusively for your business. This unique gap financing tool complements other private and public loan programs available on a local, state and federal level. Click HERE for more information about this loan program. This innovative loan program provides 100% financing opportunities to startup ventures and existing small businesses. Click HERE for more information about this loan program. Created for the true small business, this loan fund targets "micro enterprises" unable to secure traditional financing. Click HERE for more information about the Microloan Fund. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts offers a number of private and public sector financing programs that address a wide range of business needs. FROED’s experienced staff works closely with several key agencies, including: South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation - As the regional lending arm of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), SEED's financing programs are designed to work in conjunction with the banks in the region. The SEED Corporation runs several programs, which provide small business loans ranging from $5,000 to $1 million. MassDevelopment - MassDevelopment provides businesses, non-profits and communities with real estate development services and flexible, cost-effective loans, guarantees and tax-exempt bond financing for facilities and equipment projects. Financing and technical assistance are available to support projects at any stage, from due diligence to construction to permanent financing. Special programs offered include export financing and brownfields redevelopment. Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD) - MOBD's regional office is only minutes away, near Fall River's South Coast Research & Technology Park. FROED works closely with MOBD staff to help businesses identify and access the state's extensive menu of financing options.