SCORE
The Service Corps of Retired Executives, is a national nonprofit association dedicated to the success of the nation's small businesses. SCORE can help you prepare a start-up business plan, economic analysis, financial statements, and can provide additional assistance through their mentoring and training programs. To learn more about SCORE, visit their website at www.scorekc.org or call their Resource Center at 816-235-6675.
KADC
The Kearney Area Development Council (KADC) was formed in 1994 to promote economic opportunity and improve qualify of life in the Kearney area through their various economic development activities, including business recruitment, technical assistance, and development of the Innovations Industrial Park. The KADC can be contacted at 628-3343, or visit their website at www.kearneyadc.com.
Small Business Association 504 Loan Program
The SBA 504 loan program allows small businesses to get loans at Fortune 500 interest rates and terms. The SBA 504 loan program includes a low down payment requirement between 10% and 20% and small businesses receive up to 90% financing allowing them to preserve working capital for business expansion. We have local banks, including Citizens Bank and Trust, First Missouri National Bank, Kearney Commercial Bank, and Kearney Trust Company, that can help you process your application.