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Financial Programs


Find the Right Funding

Thorough knowledge of financial resources, access to capital, and reliable advice on a variety of loan programs and other financial topics form the cornerstone of the financial consulting services Catalyst Connection offers manufacturers. Our Financial Programs give you the opportunity to learn exactly what your company needs and how to obtain it. Gain a competitive edge by working with Catalyst Connection to conduct a needs analysis based on your company’s current financial situation and then to develop and implement financial solutions aligned with your company’s short- and long-range capital goals. We’ll help you:

  • Identify the most appropriate financial resources and best financing options for your company
  • Verify your eligibility for funding from a variety of public and private sources
  • Customize public-private and commercial loan packages from a variety of sources including the Mon Valley Manufacturing Fund, Manufacturing Technology Loan Fund, and Pollution Prevention Assistance Account
  • Apply for state and federal assistance through programs operated by the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA), Pennsylvania Economic Development Finance Authority (PEDFA), Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business First
  • Evaluate new product research and development funding opportunities through the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program
  • Connect with leaders in the banking, leasing, accounting, insurance, investment, legal and real estate sectors who can provide you with expert counsel

Results and References

In 2006, Catalyst Connection assisted client companies to obtain nearly $2 million in funding through the loan programs. Due to these investments, the companies were able to invest in technology equipment to help them expand markets, enhance productivity and quality, stay competitive and improve their bottom-lines.

Read more about how Catalyst Connection helps clients secure the low-cost financing they need for capital equipment expenditures or strategic acquisitions that strengthen their competitive positions and expand their market reach and opportunities and improve their bottom lines:

American Made Increases Purchasing Power

CONTACT: Art Tintori, Managing Director, Financial Services, 412.918.4221