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Business Development  Redevelopment Project Director - Rob Barry 209 East Lincoln Highway Coatesville, PA 19320 Phone: 610-380-7045 Fax: 610-380-7048 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00 In the City of Coatesville, small town values remain, but we’re no longer just an industrial based community. The City of Coatesville’s pro-business government is ready to service the needs of new and existing businesses and to maintain or expand its diverse mix of business and industry. Coatesville offers a variety of readily available prime locations for business including a fully improved business park (Highland Corporate Center). In order to attract and retain quality jobs within the community, the City of Coatesville has changed the way local government does business. The City’s "can do" attitude is based upon the fundamental goal of providing superior customer service. Our Civic leaders are recognized for their entrepreneurial style of government, by actively partnering with their business counterparts. Whether the goal is expanding commercial retail options in the City or providing well paying, high quality employment opportunities, the City of Coatesville has always been involved in assisting development to make our community a better place to live and work. Assistance Services If you are looking to locate your business in the City of Coatesville, our Economic and Community Development staff will assist you throughout the site selection process and entitlement process as well as the on-going operational phases to address specific needs that arise. Our staff can personally assist you in obtaining infrastructure availability and appropriate permits which may be needed. We will also serve as an advocate for your project to ensure that your building or other City permit approvals are handled efficiently and in a timely manner. Financing The City can serve as a conduit for financial assistance on a case-by-case basis. The level and scope of assistance is determined by the number and quality of jobs, capital investment, and other factors. Assistance can include, but is not limited to, write downs, direct loans, financing or deferral of development and impact fees. Cooperating Agencies Small Business Administration (SBA) The Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent Federal Agency, created by Congress in 1953 to assist, counsel and champion the efforts of America's small businesses. SBA is best known for its loan guaranty program, which helps individuals get started or small companies expand and prosper. The SBA's Philadelphia District Office serves 40 counties in Eastern, Central and Northern Pennsylvania. It is their mission to provide prospective, new or established persons in the small business community with financial, procurement, management and technical assistance. In addition, special emphasis is made to assist women, minorities, the handicapped and veterans get into and stay in business. An SBA representative is available to meet with prospective business owners on the third Thursday of each month at the Main Street Manager's Office at 50 South First Avenue from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Please call Susan M. Harris at (215) 580-2709 to schedule an appointment or to discuss your business venture. Small Business Assistance Center The Small Business Assistance Center (SBAC) is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt organization, located in Kennett Square, PA. The SBAC supports and provides a full line of educational, support and consulting services to small business owners throughout the Delaware Valley. As such, the SBAC is a resource providing information in the following areas: law, tax & accounting, advertising, marketing, insurance, financing, business development, management, sales, pricing, computer selection, website design, etc. These services are provided to small businesses directly and indirectly through our association with various business organizations and educational institutions. For more information, please contact Frank Farmer or Pam Andretich at 610-444-1721. Chester County Development Council The Chester County Development Council (CCDC) is a private, non-profit organization, meeting the unique economic development needs of businesses in Chester County. While we provide numerous specific services as requests arise from county businesses and government, the Development Council's core services are:
For more information on these services or to learn about any additional services they offer, please contact Missy Myers, Assistant Director, at 610-458-5700. Small Business Development Center The Kutztown University's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is an experienced team of staff and industry professionals. Their Business Consultants have impressive credentials and practical experience in every stage of business development, from pre-venture to multi-billion dollar companies SBDC consultants are part of a network of resources which include some of Pennsylvania's finest universities, other Small Business Development Centers and local communities. Together, they form a comprehensive resource to meet all your business development needs. SBDC consultants help businesses of all types and sizes develop the planning, management and financial skills necessary to succeed. We help aspiring entrepreneurs to turn ideas into businesses, small firms expand, and larger companies make critical decisions. Their services include:
To learn more about their services, please feel free to contact them at (610) 458-5700 or call the Coatesville Main Street Office at 610-380-7045. |
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