BDC partners in economic development.
In 2014, the BDC started the Opportunity Fund with the generous partnership of fellow institutions + community members. This fund allows the BDC to acquire land + buildings and provide financing to continue its legacy of assisting new businesses in locating and helping existing businesses expand here. With over a million dollars in assets, the Opportunity Fund is a vital resource.
THE EDITION | Van Wert. OH
“The BDC offered financing at a low interest rate, and individual members from the BDC were a great help by being a support system, helping me open the doors of The Edition to the community as soon as possible.”
- Jim Collins, Owner, The Edition
TIN CAP INVESTMENTS | Van Wert. OH
Funding partnerships with the Business Development Corporation and Tin Cap Investments led to TWO historic building renovations in downtown Van Wert. Both locations brought new business into the downtown and added to our community's vibrancy.
MAIN STREET VAN WERT | Van Wert. OH
The Opportunity Fund administered by the Business Development Corporation provided funding for Historic Main Street Van Wert to purchase its building in downtown Van Wert - allowing this non-profit organization to continue its vital mission of Stimulating Growth and Development in Historic Main Street Van Wert.