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Jessamine County EDA

Financing Programs

Financing programs for Jessamine County businesses

Financing Programs

Capital to start, grow, and invest

Jessamine County businesses have access to a variety of financing tools through local, regional, and state partners — designed to support startup, expansion, job creation, and capital investment.

Options

Available Financing

Traditional Financing

  • Commercial lending through local and regional banks
  • Small business loans and lines of credit

State-Supported Financing

  • Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority
  • Kentucky Small Business Credit Initiative
  • Industrial Revenue Bonds

Workforce & Training Funding

  • Bluegrass State Skills Corporation grants
  • Workforce development funding

Small Business Support

  • Microloan programs
  • SBA-backed loan programs
  • Community Development Financial Institutions

How We Help

JEDA Connects You to Capital

Connect

Connect businesses with the right financing partners for their stage and need.

Identify

Help identify eligible programs and stack incentives where they apply.

Coordinate

Coordinate with state agencies and lenders to keep your application moving.

Let’s Grow Together.

Our team is ready to help your business succeed in Jessamine County. Let’s build what’s next — together.

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