Starting or expanding your business on Saint Paul's West Side?

Grants and Loan programs offered to REDA members located on the West Side of Saint Paul.

REDA offers West Side Businesses a range of technical assistance opportunities to assist with building rehabilitation, storefront improvements and micro loans for small business start-ups and expansions.Currently REDA offers the following opportunities for business owners who have interest in starting or improving their business and properties on the West Side of Saint Paul and in the District del Sol commercial corridor.

West Side Business Growth Fund Loan Program

This program exists to strengthen and grow the West Side business community by providing loans and technical assistance. This fund provides financial support for businesses that may not qualify for conventional financing or may need additional funds to complement bank financing. Since 1996, over $200,000 in loan fund dollars have been distributed to West Side businesses.

Click here for a brochure with more information.

Building Improvement Program (loan & grant)

::To fund capital improvements for businesses located on the West Side of Saint Paul.

Program Summary

This program is designed to leverage capital improvement projects to commercial buildings in District del Sol and on Saint Paul's greater West Side area.

Objectives:

Stimulate increased private investment in commercial properties
Promote business expansions and attract new businesses to the area
Enhance the image of the area and increase the draw of customer traffic

Storefront Incentive Program (grant)

::To fund facade improvements for businesses located in the District del Sol and Smith Avenue commerical corridors.

For more information about any of the financing programs above please email:

jt@districtdelsol.com or call 651.222.6347

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