Supporting Businesses That Strengthen Our Region
WEDCO clients represent a diverse cross-section of the Lakes Region economy. By supporting these businesses, you support local ownership, job creation, and the long-term vitality of our community.
Explore and engage with some of our current clients that have benefited from WEDCO’s advising and financing efforts.
IMPACT AT A GLANCE
WEDCO specializes in Catalytic Capital. We don’t just fund projects; we unlock them.
$9.8M
Total Capital Deployed from WEDCO sources.
$37.9M
Total Capital Leveraged from traditional lending partners.
4:1 Leverage Ratio
For every $1 we deploy, we attract $4 in additional regional investment.
Impact Statement
$50,000 Revolving Loan Fund in the Lakes Region of NH
Key Assumptions: Average Loan Amount of $50,000
- 10 Year Maturity on all loans
- 8% Interest rate
- 2.5 Average jobs retained at $40,000/year
- 2.5 Average jobs created at $30,000/year
- $300,000 Average gross income per business per year
- 200% other sourced funds leveraged for local investment
Based on 50 Years of Impact, a Revolving Loan Fund investment of $50,000 will have created:
- 5 new or rejuvenated businesses in the Eastern Lakes Region of NH
- 25 jobs retained or created
- $250,000 invested in small business in our service area
- $200,000 in interest to support WEDCO operations
- $875,000 in wages earned
- $500,000 in additionally leveraged funds
- $2,187,500 in indirect economic impact to our service area based on marginal propensity to consume (Economic Multiplier)
- $2,250,000 in additional state tax revenue
Total Dollar impact—$50,000 Revolving Loan Fund:
- 10 Year Impact: $1,252,500
- 30 Year Impact: $3,757,500
- 50 Year Impact: $6,262,500
- 100 Year Impact: $12,525,000
