As stated in the thesis project, "This project will produce a reference book (the "Guide") that catalogues all available financing programs offered by various New England based public and quasi-public benefit corporations for small business people, women and people of color (the "Project Focus Group"). The Guide will present the information in a format deemed accessible and convenient by members of the Project Focus Group.
Over the course of the last 25 years, various governmental entities and corporations have created numerous financing programs for small business people, women and people of color. In most instances, the programs disburse a significantly lower level of funds than are "allocated" to the program. In other words, the programs are under used.
Members of the Project Focus Group could benefit from these programs; however, individuals often find it difficult to obtain sufficient information about particular programs' applicability to their specific financing needs.
If no means is found within the next three years to increase awareness among the Project Focus Group of various financing programs offered by various New England based public and quasi-public benefit corporations, these financing programs will remain under used by the Project Focus Group, increasing the risk that the "allocated" funds might be diverted to other uses further shrinking the pool of capital available to the Project Focus Group.
The Guide will increase awareness among members of the Project Focus Group of the various financing program available to members of the Project Focus Group. (see Appendix I)
The Guide will be printed and available by April 15, 1994." (Library derived description)Reese, T. D. (1993). New England funding reference guide. Retrieved from http://academicarchive.snhu.eduMaster of Science (M.S.)School of Community Economic Developmen
