The Wentworth Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO) invites you to be part of a lasting engine for opportunity in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

For more than 30 years, WEDCO — a 501c-3 nonprofit — has worked alongside entrepreneurs and small businesses who may not qualify for conventional financing but possess the vision, character, and determination to build something meaningful. In a region where small business is the backbone of our economy, access to flexible capital can be the difference between an idea remaining on paper and a venture taking root.

Our Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) exists to bridge that gap — providing responsible, mission-driven financing that supports business formation, local ownership, and long-term economic vitality.

A Perpetual Investment in Community Prosperity

Contributions to the RLF are designed to create enduring impact.

As loans are repaid, principal is returned to the fund and redeployed to support the next entrepreneur — creating a continuous cycle of investment that strengthens the regional economy for generations. Interest income helps sustain WEDCO’s operations, ensuring disciplined stewardship and ongoing support for borrowers.

This model allows your capital to do more than support a single project — it becomes part of a permanent community resource.

Why Participate

Multiply your impact — Private capital is often leveraged alongside bank participation and public funding to expand lending capacity.

Support underserved entrepreneurs — Help promising businesses access financing when traditional options are limited.

Build generational strength — Foster local ownership, job creation, and economic resilience across the Lakes Region.

Create a lasting legacy — Establish named or family funds and participate at a level that aligns with your philanthropic goals.

Invest with purpose — Contributions are tax-deductible and aligned with measurable community outcomes.

The Small Business Investors’ Club

Through the Small Business Investors’ Club, donors and investors can participate directly in expanding the reach of the Revolving Loan Fund. The program is structured to provide flexibility in how individuals, families, and partners engage — whether through individual contributions or pooled commitments.

A minimum participation level of $50,000 helps ensure meaningful deployment of capital and long-term sustainability of the fund.

Our Shared Vision

Together, we are advancing a vibrant, diverse small business economy — one where good ideas can find footing, local enterprises can grow, and communities can thrive through ownership and initiative.

Your partnership helps ensure that opportunity remains within reach for the next generation of business leaders in the Lakes Region.

Let’s Start the Conversation

We welcome the opportunity to discuss how your investment can align with your philanthropic or community goals.

Jack Terrill
Executive Director