Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Amplio ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://amplioedc.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://amplioedc.com/blog/) - [Shop Local: Amplio Team Visits Carlson Duluth Company](https://amplioedc.com/shop-local-amplio-team-visits-carlson-duluth-company/) - Amplio’s Brian McDonald and Scott Hoeschen recently joined Jason Crawford, Vice President - Commercial Banker at Bell Bank, on a visit to Carlson Duluth Company in Duluth, MN. This business utilized financing from Bell Bank and Amplio to purchase their building and to construct their offices. - [Small Business Week Spotlight: Rock Leaf Water Environmental LLC](https://amplioedc.com/small-business-week-spotlight-rock-leaf-water-environmental-llc/) - Amplio had the pleasure of visiting Rock Leaf Water Environmental in Blaine, MN – an outstanding, family-owned business making a real impact in the region. Amplio's Brian McDonald and Andy Clausen joined lending partner EntreBank, represented by Melissa Johnston and Josh Laffen, for a site visit hosted by Shelly Binsfeld, President of Rock Leaf Water Environmental, along with Marketing Manager Sarah Schiebout. - [Shop Local With Amplio: Dead On Arms](https://amplioedc.com/shop-local-with-amplio-dead-on-arms/) - Amplio has played a huge part of the success of the company, providing SBA 504 financing that allowed Dead On Arms to purchase their building. - [Shop Local With Amplio: PCS Residential](https://amplioedc.com/shop-local-with-amplio-pcs-residential/) - PCS Residential utilized Amplio's SBA 504 loan program to purchase their Eagan office building. - [Shop Local: Amplio Team Visits Uncommon Loon Brewing Company](https://amplioedc.com/shop-local-amplio-team-visits-uncommon-loon-brewing-company/) - Uncommon Loon Brewing Company opened for business in 2019 after getting assistance from the Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and using Amplio 504 funding, along with traditional lending from MidWestOne Bank, to purchase their property. - [Shop Local With Amplio: The Hitching Company](https://amplioedc.com/shop-local-with-amplio-the-hitching-company/) - Amplio has been a vital part of the The Hitching Company's diversification and growth. Amplio’s support through the SBA 504 loan process provided the stability The Hitching Company needed to expand their business. - [Shop Local: Amplio Team Visits Asian Mart](https://amplioedc.com/shop-local-amplio-team-visits-asian-mart/) - Asian Mart utilized Amplio SBA 504 financing to purchase their building and equipment. - [Shop Local: Amplio Team Visits Schoonover Bodyworks & Auto Care](https://amplioedc.com/shop-local-amplio-team-visits-schoonover-bodyworks-auto-care/) - Schoonover recently expanded and remodeled their company's 50-year-old Shoreview repair facility with SBA 504 financing support from Amplio. - [Shop Local With Amplio: Matthew Robert Salon](https://amplioedc.com/shop-local-with-amplio-matthew-robert-salon/) - Matthew Robert Salon utilized Amplio SBA 504 financing to purchase a commercial property that provides a foundation for multiple small entrepreneurs to thrive under one roof. - [Shop Local: Amplio Team Visits R.F. Moeller Jeweler](https://amplioedc.com/shop-local-amplio-team-visits-r-f-moeller-jeweler/) - R.F Moeller Jeweler has utilized Amplio’s SBA 504 financing over the years for real estate purchases and building expansions. - [Shop Local: Amplio Team Visits Sift Gluten Free](https://amplioedc.com/shop-local-amplio-team-visits-sift-gluten-free/) - Sift Gluten Free utilized Amplio’s SBA 504 program in concert with financing from Highland Bank to purchase their building. - [Shop Local With Amplio: Modern Design Cabinetry](https://amplioedc.com/shop-local-with-amplio-modern-design-cabinetry/) - Modern Design Cabinetry recently purchased a second manufacturing facility, made possible with financing from an Amplio SBA loan. - [Shop Local With Amplio: Schoonover Bodyworks & Autocare](https://amplioedc.com/shop-local-with-amplio-schoonover-bodyworks-autocare/) - The team at Schoonover Bodyworks & Autocare recently celebrated a major milestone with the expansion and remodeling of the company's 50-year-old Shoreview repair facility. - [Shop Local: Amplio Team Visits Karol Coffee Co.](https://amplioedc.com/shop-local-amplio-team-visits-karol-coffee-co/) - As part of Minnesota's Shop Local initiative, Amplio's new CEO, Brian McDonald, and loan officer, Andy Clausen, recently visited Karol Coffee Co. in St. Paul, Minnesota. - [Amplio Names Brian McDonald As New CEO](https://amplioedc.com/amplio-names-brian-mcdonald-as-new-ceo/) - After an in-depth search process, Amplio’s Board of Directors has named Brian McDonald as the company’s new CEO. - [Amplio Receives Certified Development Company Job Creation Award](https://amplioedc.com/amplio-receives-certified-development-company-job-creation-award/) - Amplio Economic Development Corporation (Amplio) is honored to be recognized by the U. S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Minnesota District Office with its Certified Development Company Job Creation Award! - [Amplio Expands Financing Options](https://amplioedc.com/amplio-expands-financing-options/) - Amplio recently launched an internal loan program, designed to expand options for small businesses and their bankers. Through this program, Amplio offers two types of loans – built around the U.S. Small Business Administration 504 loan program. Gap Loans When borrowers are seeking an SBA 504 loan from us and need to finance a portion - [Amplio Receives Job Creation Award](https://amplioedc.com/amplio-receives-job-creation-award/) - Amplio Economic Development Corporation (Amplio) is honored to be recognized by the U. S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Minnesota District Office with its Certified Development Company Job Creation Award! - [Amplio Celebrates Partners At Its 2024 Annual Meeting](https://amplioedc.com/amplio-celebrates-partners-at-its-2024-annual-meeting/) - On October 9, 2024, Amplio Economic Development Corporation celebrated a year of success under the theme of Together to New Heights. - [Southern Minnesota Non-Traditional Financing And TA Workshops](https://amplioedc.com/southern-minnesota-non-traditional-financing-and-ta-workshops/) - Know a small business that would benefit from non-traditional financing and technical assistance? Please join us to see how these services can benefit small businesses. - [Amplio Receives SBA Minnesota District Office Job Creation Award](https://amplioedc.com/amplio-receives-sba-minnesota-district-office-job-creation-award-2/) - Amplio is honored to be recognized by the U. S. SBA Minnesota District Office with its Certified Development Company Job Creation Award for the third consecutive year! - [Amplio Celebrates At Its 2023 Annual Meeting](https://amplioedc.com/amplio-celebrates-at-its-2023-annual-meeting/) - Amplio celebrated a number of milestones for the 18 months stretching from July 2021 to December 2021 - [Amplio Celebrates At Its 2022 Annual Meeting](https://amplioedc.com/amplio-celebrates-at-its-2022-annual-meeting/) - Amplio celebrated a number of milestones for the 18 months stretching from July 2021 to December 2021 - [Amplio Receives SBA Minnesota District Office Job Creation Award](https://amplioedc.com/amplio-receives-sba-minnesota-district-office-job-creation-award/) - Amplio is honored to be recognized by the U. S. SBA Minnesota District Office with its Certified Development Company Job Creation Award for the third consecutive year! - [SPEDCO Is Now Amplio](https://amplioedc.com/spedco-is-now-amplio/) - Here at SPEDCO we've officially changed our name to Amplio Economic Development Corporation. Over the years, our capabilities have expanded, and it's time our name caught up with that growth. - [Randy’s Booth Company, Inc.](https://amplioedc.com/randys-booth-company-inc/) - Randy’s Booth Company, Inc. is a Minnesota Subchapter S Corporation owned 100% by Bert Kissoondath. - [Stone Saloon, SBC dba Waldmann Brewery & Wurstery](https://amplioedc.com/stone-saloon-sbc-dba-waldmann-brewery-wurstery/) - Located in the heart of Saint Paul’s West Seventh neighborhood, yet only 1½ miles from downtown, Waldmann attracts neighbors, High Bridge and West 7th commuters, downtown office workers, history buffs, preservationists, special event organizers and most of all beer lovers from around the region. - [Tweet Pediatric Dentistry, P.L.L.C.](https://amplioedc.com/tweet-pediatric-dentistry-p-l-l-c/) - Tweet Pediatric Dentistry, P.L.L.C. is dedicated to providing an environment and experience focused to ease the fear of children. ## Pages - [Home Page](https://amplioedc.com/) - Amplio is a non-profit CDC whose mission is to help small businesses obtain financing for job creation, to fund business expansion and to promote economic development. - [Rate History](https://amplioedc.com/rate-history/) - Check out the approximate effective interest rate history of the SBA portion of a loan. - [AMPLIO Board](https://amplioedc.com/about/board/) - Meet Amplio's board of directors. - [Speak To Loan Officer](https://amplioedc.com/small-business/speak-to-loan-officer/) - For questions about SBA 504 loans, contact Amplio's Andy Clausen, Chris Kaye or Scott Hoeschen. - [Gap Loans](https://amplioedc.com/gap-loans/) - Amplio's Gap Loan program is designed specifically to support small business borrowers by financing a portion of the equity contribution required when an SBA 504 loan alone doesn’t fully cover your needs. - [Second Lien Loans](https://amplioedc.com/second-lien-loans/) - Amplio offers Second Lien Loans, a flexible financing solution designed for projects that align with the spirit of SBA 504 lending but fall outside its eligibility criteria. - [Loan Calculator](https://amplioedc.com/loan-calculator-2/) - Use Amplio's SBA 504 loan calculator to determine your estimated monthly payments. - [SBA 504 FAQs](https://amplioedc.com/resources/sba-504-faq/) - Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about SBA 504 loans from Amplio. - [2024 Economic Conditions In Minnesota](https://amplioedc.com/2024-economic-conditions-in-minnesota/) - Ron Wirtz from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis spoke on the state of the regional economy at our 2024 Annual Meeting. - [Committees](https://amplioedc.com/about/committees/) - See the list of personnel that make up Amplio's advisory and loan committees. - [Amplio Foundation](https://amplioedc.com/about/amplio-foundation/) - The Amplio Economic Development Foundation's mission is to promote economic development across Amplio’s service territory of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. - [Accessibility Statement](https://amplioedc.com/accessibility-statement/) - Compliance status We firmly believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone and are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the broadest possible audience, regardless of ability. To fulfill this, we aim to adhere as strictly as possible to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines - [AMPLIO Staff](https://amplioedc.com/about/staff/) - Meet the Amplio team. - [Other Resource Providers](https://amplioedc.com/resources/other-resource-providers/) - Amplio works with several other resource providers to help small businesses obtain financing. - [Contact](https://amplioedc.com/contact/) - Contact Amplio today to learn how we can help you secure a SBA 504 loan. - [The SBA 504 Loan Program](https://amplioedc.com/sba-504-loans/) - The SBA 504 Loan Program provides long-term, fixed-rate financing to help small businesses expand by acquiring land, buildings, machinery and equipment. - [Service Area](https://amplioedc.com/about/service-area/) - Amplio serves all of Minnesota and nine counties in western Wisconsin, including Barron, Buffalo, Dunn, La Crosse, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix and Trempealeau. - [Servicing Information](https://amplioedc.com/current-borrowers/servicing-information/) - Get answers to your most frequently asked questions regarding SBA 504 loan servicing from Amplio. - [Closing Information](https://amplioedc.com/current-borrowers/closing-information/) - Learn more about what closing information is needed for an SBA 504 Loan from Amplio. - [About Amplio](https://amplioedc.com/about/) - Amplio is a non-profit CDC whose mission is to help small businesses obtain financing for job creation, to fund business expansion and to promote economic development. - [Eligibility And Parameters](https://amplioedc.com/eligibility-and-parameters/) - Learn more from Amplio about the eligibility requirements and parameters for qualifying for an SBA 504 loan. - [How To Apply](https://amplioedc.com/how-to-apply/) - Give one of the Amplio loan officers a call today to learn more about how you can apply for an SBA 504 loan. - [Success Stories](https://amplioedc.com/about/success-stories/) - Read about the small businesses that Amplio has helped in securing SBA 504 loans. - [News](https://amplioedc.com/about/news/) - Check out the latest news from Amplio. - [SBA 504 Loan Forms](https://amplioedc.com/resources/sba-504-loan-forms/) - Download important forms you need as part of the SBA 504 loan application process with Amplio. - [Mission](https://amplioedc.com/about/mission/) - Mission - [Application](https://amplioedc.com/small-business/application/) - Application Content - [Free Mobile App - Download Now!](https://amplioedc.com/free-mobile-app/) - Free Mobile App - Download Now! 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You may, however, visit our site anonymously. - [Resources](https://amplioedc.com/resources/) - [Current Borrowers](https://amplioedc.com/current-borrowers/) - [Speak To A Loan Officer](https://amplioedc.com/lenders-brokers/speak-to-a-loan-officer/) - [Application](https://amplioedc.com/lenders-brokers/application/) - [Lenders & Brokers](https://amplioedc.com/lenders-brokers/) - [Small Business](https://amplioedc.com/small-business/) - [Employee Link To Secure Site](https://amplioedc.com/employee-link-to-secure-site/) - [SBA 504 Loan Structure Overview](https://amplioedc.com/apply/) - SPEDCO works with the SBA to provide up to 40% of the total project cost. The participating lender normally finances 50% of the cost.The borrower typically puts down as little as 10% of the total project cost. % Project Cost Source of Funds Interest Rate *Start-up AND/OR Special Purpose Building may require a higher percentage ## Categories - [News](https://amplioedc.com/category/news/) - [Success Stories](https://amplioedc.com/category/success-stories/)