New microloans available!

Neighbor Up now has two types of microloans available. The very low interest microloans have manageable monthly payments and a simple, accessible application process for people who may have had no prior experience with business financing, or who may simply need some resources to help them get a project going.

The Cleveland Rocks Music Incubator Program in partnership with Cleveland Rocks

We are working with the team at Cleveland Rocks to offer microloans of up to $2,000 to Northeast Ohio musicians and music professionals. Find out more and apply at https://clevelandrocksppf.org/music-incubator-program/

For West Park Entrepreneurs

We are  working with a team of parishioners and community members at Blessed Trinity Parish to offer microloans for grassroots entrepreneurs who want to start or grow businesses in the West Park area.

Designed to help more people build their own earnings, particularly those who may find challenges with employment, the microloans will provide more than just finances – they will also bring entrepreneurs into a network of people who can provide support in a range of ways, from legal advice to help with marketing services, bookkeeping and business planning.

Benefits 

• Networking and mentor support

• Business planning and marketing help

• Legal, tax, and financial advice

Loan process

• Meet with team to learn about program

• Work with mentor to prepare business plan and loan application

• Attend support meetings twice per month

• Continue working one-on-one with mentor

• Complete 12 monthly payments

For more information on the microloans, contact Neighbor Up member Sarah Gyorki.