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MicroCredit-NH's Impact in New Hampshire

Between 2000 and 2003, MicroCredit-NH:

  • Provided services to microentrepreneurs, with 890 participating as members in one of 109 Business Groups.
  • Supported the creation/retention of 1500 jobs.
  • Served participants from 250 communities.
  • Loaned $280,000 to microentrepreneurs.

In the same period, entrepreneurs accessing MicroCredit-NH services experienced:

  • 22% average increase in family income (or $5,500)
  • 72% average increase in business gross sales (or $9,750)
  • 19% average increase in owner’s draw (or $900)