AEDC helps businesses meet the challenge of acquiring capital

Small business owners face daily challenges in fulfilling their dreams. And finding the financing to launch a new business or take an existing business to the next step can be a major hurdle. Arcata Economic Development Corporation helps businesses meet the challenge of acquiring capital.

Located in rural Northern California, AEDC has been a catalyst for regional economic development since 1978. Its mission is to provide loans and support to entrepreneurial, innovative business and community endeavors.

Put AEDC's impressive track record to work for you. Our community partnerships, the number of successful businesses that have returned for expansion loans after paying back start-up loans, and the significant number of jobs created by endeavors supported by AEDC all point to a community funding partner who can help you grow with the community.

Over the past 31 years, AEDC has loaned over $47 million dollars for developing local businesses. If you are seeking capital for your business click on the following links to:

Visit our Small Business Lending Center

See loan details

Try out our loan calculator

Download an application package

See a directory of AEDC client businesses

See a list of our community partners

Wells Fargo Regional President Greg Morgan presents a check for $50,000 to Ross Welch, executive director of AEDC, while Wells Fargo employees and Prosperity IDA Participants look on.