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Hello Holyoke Community, please be advised that the Department of Public Works has issued a Reverse Winter Parking Ban. The current Parking Ban ends today Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm. The Reverse Parking Ban will begin on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:00 am. There will be no parking on the Even side of the street unless otherwise posted and No Parking on Cul-de-sacs. This parking ban will be in effect until otherwise notified. Please plan accordingly to avoid fines or towing. Thank you for helping us keep our streets safe!

Hola Comunidad de Holyoke, Por favor, tengan en cuenta que el Departamento de Obras Públicas ha emitido una Prohibición de Estacionamiento de Invierno. La prohibición de estacionamiento actual termina hoy, miércoles, 3 de diciembre de 2025 a las 7:00 pm. La Prohibición Invertida comenzará el jueves, 4 de diciembre de 2025 a las 7:00 am. No se permitirá estacionar en el lado PAR de la calle, a menos que se indique lo contrario, y no se permitirá estacionar en los callejones sin salida. Esta prohibición permanecerá en efecto hasta nuevo aviso.

 

Holyoke Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (HEDIC) MakerLoan Program

Posted on August 7, 2023


Holyoke, MA- The Holyoke Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (HEDIC) will be hosting a virtual information session for small businesses interested in learning more about the MakerLoan Program on September 13th at 12pm.

To register for the session please visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6K6y3KL3qEu275YUNmwUA_gWzBEXdphH-aZs-BH8GLxOjzw/viewform?usp=sf_link

 

What is the MakerLoan?:

  • No interest loan for Makers that is intended for entrepreneurs or micro-businesses that cannot access typical financial services; intended to build borrower’s financial history and help formalize the business.
  • For: Entrepreneurs, sole proprietorships, and micro-businesses which employ 5 or less people. Goal is to support business growth and to support development of the ‘Maker’ ecosystem in Holyoke.
  • Uses: Start-up costs – typically incurred within the first 3 years of operations, pre-profit, before businesses can qualify for traditional capital – and other small, short-term expenses.
  • Amount: Up to $25,000
  • Term: Up to 5 years
  • Interest Rate: 0  %
  • Collateral: Minimum for an all asset security lien on business and personal guaranty

For more information:

https://www.holyoke.org/makerloan/

Marie Brazeau, Development Specialist

brazeaum@holyoke.org or (413) 322-5655

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