The CCEDC, CCIDA and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer a variety of financial assistance programs to assure business growth. Popular programs include Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority loans, which provide long-term, low interest loans to manufacturing or industrial firms; Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund; Small Business First Loan; and the Infrastructure Development Program. The financial resources offer low interest loans for eligible commercial and industrial development, along with grants for on-site infrastructure. Access to resources and markets make Clearfield County highly desirable for business expansion or relocation.