Government Agencies Promoting & Tracking Economic Development

Government programs promote economic development through low interest loans and grants to businesses especially to rural areas or other economically challenged areas. 

Here's a collection of sites we've uncovered... and we're always adding more.

Farmers.gov

USDA Service Centers are locations where you can connect with Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or Rural Development employees for your business needs. Here's the link your local service centers for Pike County.

SBA.gov

The Small Business Administration exists to help entrepreneurs with good business ideas successfully launch their businesses with the funding and connections they need to succeed. Low-interest, government-subsidized loans are available to those who qualify and want to start a business.

Here's a link to find Small Business Development Centers for Pike County, Ohio.

Small Business Development Centers provide counseling and training to small businesses including working with SBA to develop and provide informational tools to support business start-ups and existing business expansion.

Invest.gov

And President Biden just launched Invest.gov which shows where investments from the recent government investments in infrastructure and incentives to business has spurred domestic investment in the private sector. 

The clickable zoomable US map provides an interesting picture of where your tax money is going.

• Invest.gov