San Diego County unlocks $300K to launch East County small business loan fund

What's the deal? San Diego CountyDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → supervisors approved shifting $300,000 to unlock additional federal dollars for a new revolving loan fund serving small businesses in La Mesa and the wider East County area. The Empower East County Business Revolving Loan FundDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → will offer financing and technical assistance.

What's the endgame? The fund aims to help local family-run businesses grow, stabilise operations, and create jobs. Loan repayments will cycle back into the fund to support future La Mesa and East County borrowers.

The signal: Revolving structures let a modest initial commitment recirculate for years, extending the reach of public money well beyond a one-time grant.

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