SOUTH WOOD COUNTY GETS FUNDS TO START BUSINESSES
Wednesday, January 12th, 2005 -- 11:08 AM
Obey?s office announced yesterday a $248,000 federal grant will help Community Progress Initiative organizers create a loan fund for local entrepreneurs. The money will be used for the initiative's venture loan fund. The Wisconsin Rapids Tribune reports the goal is to provide a loan of about $10,000 to each business that participates in the program. Organizers are working to establish the loan fund. Rules and criteria for obtaining a loan haven't been created, and other aspects need to be finalized.Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.