Valley Small Business Development Corporation

Valley Small Business Development Corporation (VALLEY), headquartered in Fresno, California, is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1981. As a public benefit corporation, VALLEY's mission is to provide financial support and resources to farmers and small businesses within its designated service area. With a team of 14 employees, the organization focuses on empowering economic growth and development in the Central San Joaquin Valley. VALLEY offers direct loans to farmers and small businesses, along with loan guarantees that facilitate access to capital. They work in collaboration with a network of public and private financial institutions to expand their reach and impact. The organization's service area encompasses twelve counties, including Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne, Inyo, Mono, and Sacramento. Over the past three decades, VALLEY has implemented various financing-related activities aimed at generating community and economic development benefits for residents, family farms, small businesses, and designated empowerment zones within its service area. For more information on VALLEY's services and programs, visit their website at vsbdc.com.