Provides certification for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) as part of the Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program (PA UCP) and business development services.

Offers a variety of loans:
A)Credit Builder Loan up to $2,500
B) Direct Loan $1,000 to $2,500
C) Small Business Loan up to $10,000; Credit Line up to $20,000; Expansion Loan up to $50,000; and Real Estate Loan for Business Property up to $350,000.

Agency is certified as an SBA pre-qualification and Low Doc agency. The process results in a pre-approval letter from the SBA if approved. WORC will complete the loan packaging and work with the applicant to present it to area banks for funding.

Provides entrepreneurs with access to certification, networking, contract procurement assistance, one-on-one business support. We currently house two federally-funded business centers: the Mid Atlantic Small Business Transportation Resource Center and the Minority Business Development Agency Business Center of Pennsylvania.

Offers financing and technical assistance to small businesses and community benefit organizations in moderate to low income communities in central and eastern Pennsylvania. They focus on business loans for minorities, women, nonprofit organizations, community development, educational opportunity, access to food and healthcare resources, and affordable housing… all intended to help build healthy communities.

Supports the establishment, development, and growth of Black-owned businesses through educational programs, coaching, mentoring, and free resources. Participants receive free resources from partners like Shopify and Intuit.

Provides low-interest loan to local businesses. Assists with Land and building costs, machinery & equipment costs and working capital. Funds up to 90% of the eligible project cost, or $250,000 whichever is less.