Loan Programs



CNBC reports that over $100 million in venture capital has been invested in bio-tech in Birmingham. The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham has a loan program in conjunction with Innovation Depot that assists businesses located in the Depot leverage their accounts receivable. Over the past year, the RPCGB has loaned over $800,000 to companies in the Depot and have leveraged over $10 million.

Since inception, our loan programs have distributed nearly $3 million and leveraged a total of $25 million.

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Revolving Loan Fund — General Funds

A revolving loan fund provides supplemental financing for expanding and new businesses located in Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby and Walker Counties whose projects will result in the creation of new permanent jobs.

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Revolving Loan Fund — Accounts Receivable

The Accounts Receivable lending program is for incubator tenants only of the Innovation Depot and the Bessemer Business Incubation System. This program provides quick, low-cost working capital loans to small business using their receivables as collateral over a 30-day term. The maximum loan amount is $25,000. The average rate today is 6.25%, but rates vary depending on the project.

Revolving Loan Fund — Microlending

The Microlending program provides small businesses with affordable loans of $35,000, or less for working capital or the acquisition of materials, supplies, furniture, fixtures, or equipment. Terms vary based on the project.

Microloan Guidelines