A Kidz Life 2 Daycare Opens in Petersburg

Last week, the Boone County Development Agency (BCDA) presented a $1,500 check to Jacii Lopez, owner of A Kidz Life 2 Daycare, located in Petersburg. The funds are part of BCDA’s Energizing Entrepreneurs program, which is designed to support local entrepreneurs as they pursue opening a business in Boone County. Lopez joins 12 other businesses […]
How to Start a Business in Boone County

Starting a business takes a lot of planning, research, and fearlessness. One of the hardest parts of the process is just taking the first steps. That is where we come in. BCDA is dedicated to assisting you along this journey from day one. Let us take the guesswork out of where you should begin by […]
BCDA’s Energizing Entrepreneurs Program: Success Stories

BCDA is focused on helping entrepreneurs It’s an important time of year for all businesses but especially for our local small business owners. The Boone County Development Agency (BCDA) is focused on helping entrepreneurs move forward with their goals, and through a combination of grants, the BCDA Gap Financing Loan Program, and one of the […]
BCDA Loan Program

Over the years, BCDA has implemented numerous programs to help Boone County entrepreneurs get their start or grow their businesses. One of our most used programs is our Business Loan (gap financing) Program. So, what is gap financing? In general, gap financing is the term used when a buyer requires financial assistance to cover a gap […]
Energizing Entrepreneurs Program

Are you finally starting that business this year that you have been thinking about for a while? Great! One of the most commonly asked questions our office gets is if we know of any grants for small businesses. Grants can be quite specific and not always available when you need them. That is why BCDA decided […]