Areas Served: Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties, Colorado


The Prairie Development Corporation (PDC), a non-profit economic development organization created by the East Central Council of Local Governments, administers the East Central Enterprise Zone and various loan programs for the Colorado counties of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln. Through these loan programs and by working closely with local banks, PDC helps fill a gap in financing. If you’d like more detailed information on any of the following loan programs, let us know on the form provided on the Contact Us page. Direct Loan: With a maximum amount of $150,000, this loan could be leveraged for purchasing real estate, equipment, inventory, furniture and fixtures, and for working capital. Micro-Enterprise Loan: Targeted toward small businesses with five or fewer employees, this loan is for amounts up to $25,000. Borrowers must also meet national employment objectives. Guaranteed Loan: This program allows the PDC to guarantee loans made by banks to businesses that could not be made without a third-party guarantee. Disaster Loan: Designed to assist businesses in the PDC four-county area that are directly affected by either a man-made or natural disaster. This loan can be “turned” within 48 hours. PDC Revolved Loan: This loan is similar to the PDC Direct Loan, but can only be used if the PDC Direct Loan funds are not available, or if the borrower does not meet the Direct Loan requirements. PDC Mini-Loan: This loan is similar to the Micro Enterprise Loan, but can only be used if the Micro Enterprise Loan funds are not available, or if the borrower does not meet the Micro Enterprise Loan requirements. Contact Information Prairie Development Corporation Address: 128 Colorado Ave City: Stratton State: Colorado Website: https://www.prairiedevelopment.com

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