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About This Business

Valley Economic Development Partners is a leader in developing employment opportunities through business creation, expansion and retention in collaboration with other regional organizations.  We work with the SBA, USDA, EDA, The CDFI Fund and local municipalities to get capital into the hands of small businesses that may not otherwise receive it.  We work with local financial institutions to fill the gap in their financing projects as well.


Our Business Resource Center is a state certified Minority Business Assistance Center.  We offer one on one counseling to entrepreneurs looking to start or expand their small business.  We host lunch and learn seminars on topics such as Building your Business Plan, Financial Management and Marketing Your Business.

Products and Services

We offer a variety of small business loans.  We also offer free small business technical assistance through our Business Resource Center.

BBB Accredited Since: 1/1/2014

Years in Business: 47

Business Details

BBB File Opened:
12/1/1993
Business Started:
1/1/1978
Business Started Locally:
1/1/1978
Business Incorporated:
11/14/1977
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Business Management:
Ms. Teresa Miller, Executive Director
Mr. Mario Nero, Director of Lending
Mr. Matthew Longmire, Business Resource Manager
Ms. Tanay Hill, Business Resource Advisor
Ms. TaMyah Petty, Loan Closer /Office Manager
Ms. Madison Southern, Economic Development Loan Officer
Ms. Maureen Stenglein, SBA Loan Officer
Ms. Wendy Walters, Loan Servicing Director

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Ms. Teresa Miller, Executive Director
Customer Contacts
Ms. Ayana Beulah, Business Resource Advisor
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Instagram
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