In accordance with its mission statement and purpose, CVGFI’s goals are to:

• develop and implement innovative economic development initiatives;

• increase level of community-based small business investment funds;

• increase availability of professional technical assistance;

• increase level of new business start-up and expansion projects;

• assist in business retention projects;

• increase level of community participation in economic development efforts;

• offer the community-at-large an opportunity to invest in its own community;

• increase or enhance employment opportunities;

• improve and/or strengthen the local business environment.

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