Program overview
How VEDC (Valley Economic Development Center)'s diversity lending program works.
VEDC provides loans and technical assistance to small businesses in California, with special programs for minority and women-owned enterprises.
Certifications accepted
Which certifications qualify a business for this program.
VEDC (Valley Economic Development Center)'s diversity lending program is open to businesses holding any of the certifications below. Lenders verify the certification at underwriting, so the certificate needs to be active and in good standing at the time you apply.
Underwriting requirements
Minimums VEDC (Valley Economic Development Center) sets at application.
California small businesses with at least 6 months operating history.
What else this certification opens
Corporate buyers that accept the same certifications.
The certifications VEDC (Valley Economic Development Center) accepts also unlock the corporate supplier diversity programs below. So the same certification that gets you working capital here can register you as a supplier with these companies.
