ABOUT RBEDP
RBEDP Scope
Through a cooperative agreement with USDA-Rural Business-Cooperative Service, the Tuskegee University Rural Business and Economic Development Program (RBEDP) has put in place an entrepreneurial program that uses business.........
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Our Objectives

The overall goal for the Tuskegee University RBEDP in 2007/2008 is to strengthen entrepreneurial and business development activities primarily in Alabama Black Belt Counties.  Specific objectives are to:
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What We Do
The overall goal for the Tuskegee University RBEDP in 2007/2008 is to continue strengthening entrepreneurial and business development activities primarily in Alabama Black Belt Counties. The Tuskegee University
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FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS INFO
Become Financially Secure in Tough Times
First, don't panic." That's the advice of LSU AgCenter family economist Gloria Nye regarding the current turmoil on Wall Street. "Investments can fluctuate day-to-day, and it is important NOT to panic
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Surviving and Thriving in Difficult Economic Times
2008 and early this year has been a very difficult, financially, for many people. Between the high number of home mortgage defaults and foreclosures, rising unemployment rates, declining stock market prices
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Credit Factors
To determine if you qualify for financial assistance, you should first understand some basic credit factors that apply to all loan requests. Every application needs positive credit merits to be approved.
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Applying For A Loan
North American Industry Classification Codes (NAICS) When applying for a loan, you must prepare a written loan proposal. Make your best presentation in the initial loan proposal and application; you
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Borrowing Money
Borrowing money is one of the most common sources of funding for a small business, but obtaining a loan isn't always easy. Before you approach your banker for a loan, it is a good idea to understand as
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Basic Loaning Requirements
Lenders will generally ask for certain information before deciding to use any loaning program. Generally, a business will need the following documentation to evaluate your loan request: Business
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SUCCESS STORIES
RBEDP Success Story 7: Smoked Catfish as an Added Value Product
Catfish production is a completely vertically integrated business where the producer is not only the processor but also the seller. Small catfish producer in West Alabama have struggle with a low
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RBEDP Success Story 6: West Alabama Entrepreneurship Academy
For the past few years Tuskegee University have been approached with the need to start programs that will help entrepreneurs in West Alabama to develop business technicalities and skills that will
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RBEDP Success Story 5: Institutionalization of Entrepreneurship Training
Macon county has in the recent years embark on a campaign to develop more businesses in the area. There was need to recruite potential enterprenuers who are willing to develop and expand business
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RBEDP Success Story 4
Various business owners need assistance in loan application packaging process for th epurpose of starting or expanding their business. HOW RBEDP HELPED: RBEDP offered small business owners technical
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RBEDP Success Story 3
Mrs. Juanita Young, Secretary at HGHG Adult Day Care Center, Mr. Jacob Waddy, vegetable and goat farmer in Union town and Thelma Madison had a need for better understanding and practical know how
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RBEDP Success Story 2
The Flint River Farms School Preservation Society, Inc a non-profit organization, started in 2004 and consists of very dedicated and hard working people. They have accomplished a lot of great things,
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RBEDP Success Story 1
Many segments of the small business community including women, minorities, and veterans businesses in low-to-moderate income areas have difficulty receiving capital from traditional or commercial lending sources. 
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Rural Business and Economic Development Program (RBEDP) Objectives are targeted for some Alabama Black Belt counties
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BISNet
The Business Information Systems Network (BISNet) is an on-line, wide area network telecommunication system that provides information and links related to small business development..............
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Information Center Biz Plan Example
Funding Resources
Training Center
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Contact RBEDP
To contact RBEDP, you can call RBEDP main line: (334) 724-4526, (800) 713-1096: or contact; Youssouf Diabate, Business Development Specialist: diabate@tuskegee.edu or Fax: (334) 724-4821
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