• Recycling Market Development Zone Program - working capital, machinery and equipment, real estate and property improvements, refinancing

 Merced County 1(800)226-6452

•  Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program

The Alliance Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosted by a local non-profit organization in cooperation with UC Merced and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).  The Alliance SBDC offers free business consulting, a variety of free or low-cost trainings, free research services and more. 

The Alliance SBDC serves Stanislaus, Merced Mariposa and Tuolumne counties.

• Business Start Up
• Trainings
  

Central California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UC Merced, offers one stop business management assistance through one-on-one business consulting, entrepreneur training, referrals and a wide variety of information and guidance to small business owners and potential entrepreneurs. The SBDC offers the following services:

• Workshops and Training
• Business Planning & Management 
• Marketing 
• Financing and Accounting

SCORE                    (209)724-2033

SCORE is made up of a group of local professionals with expertise in areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, management and business plan preparation. SCORE offers the following services:

• Free tailored business plan consultations. 
• Local workshops for both start-up entrepreneurs and in-business small business owners.
  
• Business plan evaluation.
• Counseling assistance on growth and stability.

• SBA 7(a) Loan - working capital, machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures, property and construction, leasehold improvements, debt refinancing. Apply through your local banker.

Merced County Department of Commerce, Aviation and Economic Development             (209) 385-7686

• Revolving Loan Fund - A gap financing program to supplement Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and private financing.  Available to businesses that meet the requirements located within Merced County.  Loan amounts range from $5,000 - $375,000
• Agriculture Waste Management Loan Program
• LAMBRA - Local Area Military Base Recovery Area
• Foreign Trade Zone
• Merced County Business License Information

• Economic vision to promote innovation and entrepreneurship
• Early and free feedback on development projects
• Economic development liaison
• Inventory of vacant land for business use
• Recycling market development zones
• Merced Municipal Airport
• Downtown Location
• Community Events
• Business Directory