Business Assistance

We welcome you to discover what Lycoming County has to offer for financial and technical assistance in the areas of expansion, taxation, job training, job creation, research, development and small business development. 
Revolving Loan Fund: Financing Solutions for your Business

The Revolving Loan Fund provides the finances needed to increase business and ensure economic prosperity.  

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The financing solutions include the following:

  • Building Renovations
  • New Construction
  • Equipment Purchases
  • Expansion
  • Working Capital
  • $5,000-$50,000 loans
  • Low Fixed Interest Rates
  • 3-Years Working Capital Loans
  • All Other Loans Up to 7 Years

This option is small business friendly and has a simple application process. Some fees may apply.

Application Criteria

The Revolving Loan Fund is available to the following entities:  

  • Individuals
  • Corporations
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Non-Profit Organizations 

Businesses with gross sales of less than $1,000,000 annually or that employ less than 50 people.  

Principle place of business or significant amount of business in Lycoming County. Startup enterprise, expansion of existing business or relocation of business to Lycoming County. 

Discover how the Revolving Loan Fund can assist your business needs.  

Learn more about the Revolving Loan Fund with the following resources.  

  • Revolving Loan Funds Information
  • Revolving Loan Fund Terms, Policies & Procedures
  • Revolving Loan Fund Applications
  • Personal Financial Statement  

For more information regarding the Revolving Loan Fund, please contact Bo Hornberger, the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.  

Email: bhornberger@williamsport.org

Phone: 570-320-4206 

Financial Incentive Programs

The business assistance programs available from Lycoming County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania provide a lending hand when it comes to expansion, relocation, taxation, job training, job creation, research and small business development.

The Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) Act, Act 76 of 1977, P.L. 237; 72 P.S. § 4722, is a creative way to implement strategic financial opportunities for communities that desire property owner driven revitalization. Many Pennsylvania municipalities have developed a LERTA program for their communities to encourage this beneficial reinvestment. Municipalities that have LERTA sites grant property owners a tax incentive to improve their properties within an area designated for revitalization.

The Neighborhood Assistance Program, Enterprise Zone Tax Credit (NAP/EZP) is an incentive program that provides tax credits to businesses or private companies investing in rehabilitating, expanding, or improving buildings or land located within designated enterprise zones. It’s uses include real property improvements such as rehab, expansion or physical improvements to buildings or land resulting in jobs created or retained. Any private company with an investment located in an enterprise zone.

The Industrial Properties Corporation is pleased to assist your business that is looking to relocate or expand by providing confidential information on available properties that may suit your needs. We can also provide you with information on Lycoming County and answer any questions you may have while making your decision.

  • IPC Mission: To facilitate the creation of high quality jobs, work in cooperation with partnerships to increase and improve infrastructure, attract new capital investment, retain and expand existing businesses, improve per capita income and generally improve the quality of life in Williamsport and Lycoming County Pennsylvania.  Industrial Properties Corporation has a strong commitment to economic development and future success for our community.
  • The Industrial Properties Corporation (IPC) is the Chamber’s Economic Development division of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce. This division is responsible for coordinating the retention efforts of our existing industry while also positioning Lycoming County for new development opportunities.
  • In 1941, the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce formed the Industrial Properties Corporation, a 501 c6 organization, which is composed of local business and community leaders, to coordinate economic development activities and initiatives in Lycoming County.   The IPC activities are governed by a separate Board of Directors who are nominated by a Nominations Committee of the IPC and then ratified by the Board of Directors of the Chamber who act as the membership of the corporation.

The Industrial Properties Corporation focuses on the following Economic Development Services:

  • Business Assistance
  • Marketing & Development
  • Revolving Loan Fund
  • Business Retention and Expansion Program
  • Partnerships for a Better Lycoming County
  • Financial Assistance


Contact us at:

Industrial Properties Corporation
The economic development division of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce
102 West 4th Street Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-1971