Trusted Professionals

The Lead Agency For Economic Development In Mendocino County

EDFC is a 501c3 non-profit organization, originally formed by the cities and county in 1995 to be the lead agency for economic development in Mendocino County. Through our loan programs and professional services, EDFC is here to partner with community to create a long-lasting sustainable future for Mendocino County and surrounding counties.

EDFC Certified Community Development Financial Institution in Ukiah California
Certified CDFI, U.S. Department of the Treasury

Certified CDFIU.S. Department of the Treasury, since 2013

About EDFC

We Are A Trusted Certified Community Development Financial Institution

Supporting small businesses since 1995

EDFC offers professional services to local jurisdictions in Mendocino County carrying out economic development activities. In 2013 EDFC became an accredited CDFI. Our Revolving Loan Fund serves a specific target area, and CDFIs strive to foster economic opportunity and revitalize neighborhoods.

Community Development Financial Institutions share a common goal of expanding economic opportunity in low-income communities by providing access to financial products and services for local residents and businesses. Whether it’s the credit union down the street or a nearby small business loan fund, your community may be home to an organization known as a CDFI.

EDFC Trusted Certified Community Development Financial Institution
EDFC Economic Development In Mendocino County

Professional services for local jurisdictions

  • Research, analysis and reporting on the local economy
  • Project feasibility studies
  • Economic surveys
  • Strategy implementation
  • Partnership coordination

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Our Services

If you are looking to start or grow a business and have not been successful in securing traditional financing through a bank, EDFC may be able to help.

Business Loans

Alternative financing for businesses that have not been able to secure traditional bank financing.

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Business Resources

Professional services, planning tools and partner referrals for starting and growing a business.

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Community Impact

See how loans funded by EDFC are keeping local businesses open and growing across the region.

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Business Financing Options

Fixed interest rate, per risk rating

EDFC is a not-for-profit organization and has been providing business financing in Mendocino County since 1995. In 2013 EDFC was certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). EDFC serves Mendocino, Lake and Sonoma counties.

Collaboration

Community Partners

EDFC understands that cultivating healthy businesses takes collaboration.
Through our vast network of community partners, we work together to spur economic growth in our region.

CAMEO
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Savings Bank of Mendocino County
Redwood Credit Union
AT&T
California Investment & Innovation Fund
Greater Ukiah Business & Tourism Alliance
CDS
CAMEO
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Savings Bank of Mendocino County
Redwood Credit Union
AT&T
California Investment & Innovation Fund
Greater Ukiah Business & Tourism Alliance
CDS