Specializes in gap capital financing, or resolving cash shortages, that would prevent a successful closing for businesses whose projects will improve the economy for the Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester tri-county area.

Provides non-traditional loans and financing technical assistance for production of affordable housing, healthy food retail, community facilities, and community businesses that meet capital needs of underserved neighborhoods.

Provides funding, counseling, access to resource partners and other capital sources for knowledge economy-based businesses in South Carolina - primarily in the industries of: 

• Advanced materials

• Chemical and engineering process

• Defense

• Energy

• Information technology

• Life sciences

• Transportation

Provides loans and extensive and specialized technical assistance to new or existing businesses in Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester Counties.

Provides information, resources, counseling and financial assistance for small businesses.