Accomplishments: Services

The Enterprise Community has set up a number of services for EC residents to apply for. The following is a short list with a description of each.

Water and Utilities Revolving Loan Fund

One of the major goal of the EC is to increase the accessibility of water and sewer utilities to individuals living in the EC. Often community residents are deterred from getting water because of the initial cost of the utility companies tap fees or installing the lines into the persons home. For many residents, USDA rural development's Revolving Loan Fund can help pay for these. However, some residents may not qualify for this loan. The EC has chosen to offer a revolving loan fund that may cover some residents that do not qualify for the USDA program.

If you are a resident that is interested in applying for the loan, please contact your Utility District about the USDA revolving loan fund. If you qualify for the USDA revolving loan fund, you will not benefit from the Enterprise Community Fund. If you are informed by USDA that you do not qualify for their fund, please contact the Enterprise Community Office at (865)828-5927 or email cpec@clinchpowell.org

Washburn residents learn about the Revolving Loan Fund

Tele-Democracy Network

The Tele-Democracy Network is designed to increase civic participation in the EC through emerging communication technology. Click on the program's name to find out more about what it is and what it has done. In the near future, Videoconference Seminars will be offered in community on a variety of topics. These seminars will be listed on this site's community calendar. For more information about the Tele-Democracy Network, visit the project's websitehere.

RBEG- Rural Business Enterprise Grant

RBEG is a fund that was received from USDA Rural Developement to be used for loans to small businesses. New and existing small businesses can apply for loans of up to $15,000 through the EC. These loans will be at a lower interest rate then most banks would provide, and businesses that do not qualify for bank loans may qualify for this one. If you are interested in applying for these loans, please contact the EC staff at (865)828-5927.  

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