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FUNDS FOR CREATIVE ENTERPRISES Thursday, July 24, 2008 | 84 ° Scattered Clouds   FUNDS FOR CREATIVE ENTERPRISES Successful Pilot Program Reaps Dividends Maximum Loan Amount Increases to $40,000 in 2008   The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs (DOCA), in partnership with the Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) and Micro Business Development Corporation (MBD), is delighted to announce that the maximum loan amount for the Creative Enterprises Revolving Loan Fund (CERLF) has increased from $20,000 in 2007 to $40,000 in 2008.   In 2007, DOCA, OED and MBD formed a ground-breaking collaboration providing access to relevant and flexible business capital for Denver’s creative entrepreneurs through the CERLF.  The CERLF is administered by MBD and financed through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds with an annual pool of $100,000 from which to draw.    Accomplishments from the pilot year of the CERLF program include:    Service to over 44 creative business clients   Receipt of 15 loan applications totaling $216,000 in requests   Approval of nine loans totaling $97,500 to creative businesses in Denver County   Loan decisions in an average of four weeks   Maintenance/creation of approximately 22 jobs   Repayment rate of 100% An online CERLF pod cast is available to learn about the program directly from 2007 loan recipients.   About the Creative Enterprises Revolving Loan Fund (CERLF) The Creative Enterprises Revolving Loan Fund (CERLF) offers creative enterprises in the City and County of Denver access to affordable and flexible business capital to increase income and build assets.  Creative enterprises are defined as nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses that produce or sell fine art, photographic and graphic art, performance art, handcraft and design, literary art and media.   A CERLF loan may be used for business personal property, income generation (access to markets) and some space renovation.  The loan applicant must be a resident of or establish their business in the City and County of Denver, and preference is given to individuals with low wealth or artists with disabilities.  Rates and terms vary depending on the loan amount.   The CERLF is funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program through a joint effort of the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs (DOCA), Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) and Micro Business Development Corporation (MBD).  For more information on the CERLF, including rates and terms, visit MBD’s Web site at www.microbusiness.org/creative or call 303-308-8121.   The Creative Enterprises Revolving Loan Fund is a program of the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs’ Create Denver initiative.  Create Denver exists to support, promote and grow Denver’s creative sector.  It includes policy recommendations, programmatic initiatives, technical assistance and advocacy.    The mission of the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs is to advance the arts and culture in the City and County of Denver.    Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 Posted by AlanD  Contributed by AlanD Return

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Announcements Denver Election Information The Denver Elections Division has a new location and a new website. Both places have the most current and accurate election information for Denver voters. Visit the website www.DenverVotes.org     Cinemocracy: Democracy on Film Capture your definition of democracy in a five minute production and submit it.  The deadline is August 1.  The top 10 videos will be shown during the DNC. http://www.cinemocracy.org/ for details  Parks & Rec Wants Public Input on Rec Centers Denver residents are being asked to help decide the future of the City's rec centers. The Parks & Recs Department is hosting a series of public meetings to gather public comment.   Summer Sounds Ring through the Air in July!         Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, Colorado Council on the Arts and Target presents the Colorado Symphony Orchestra outdoors at two Denver parks  -  July 3 and July 24 City Looking for 150 Exceptional Residents This November on the city''s 150th anniversary,  Mayor John Hickenlooper will honor Denver's 150 .  These will be people who are doing something extraordinary that is making the City a better place for generations to come.   Build a Better Denver Citizens can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects. Visit the Better Denver website focusing to learn about capital maintenance, health and safety, transportation, libraries and cultural facilities and parks and recreation infrastructure. Movies in the Parks June 6 - Aug 2: Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic goodies for a fun-filled night under the stars. 16 family-friendly films on outdoor screens with high quality sound is one-of–a-kind experience.   More Announcements      1 2