Strafford Economic Development Corporation

Success starts here

Non-Profit Lender Providing Business Finance and Technical Assistance to Strafford Region Organizations Since 1997

SEDC is an independent, primarily self-supporting, non-profit 501c3 economic development corporation based out of Dover, New Hampshire. Our mission is to support projects that create new or secure existing local jobs. We can finance real estate (including Workforce Housing), working capital, facility improvements, as well as machinery & equipment.

We are Northern New England's only US Small Business Community Advantage lender. We are a Community Development Financial Institution certified by the US Treasury. 

Reach out to us to see how we can help your business grow!

Financing through us is simple - we're with you each step of the way! We will help you find the most appropriate loan structure for your business - even if it's not with us. Start with us and save!

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We can assist you with your business finance needs and more. Communications are prompt, confidential, and free.
Call, e-mail, or stop by the office to discuss what Strafford EDC can do for you today.

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