7 Agriculture 15 2006-01-01 2006-01-01 false Description of the Rural Business Investment Company Program. 4290.10 Section 4290.10 Agriculture Regulations of the Department of Agriculture (Continued) RURAL BUSINESS-COOPERATIVE SERVICE AND RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANY (âRBICâ) PROGRAM Introduction to Part 4290
§ 4290.10 Description of the Rural Business Investment Company Program.

The Rural Business Investment Company (“RBIC”) Program is a Developmental Venture Capital program for the purpose of promoting economic development and the creation of wealth and job opportunities in Rural Areas and among individuals living in such Areas. To this end, the Secretary will select and license RBIC Applicants that will agree to address the unmet Equity Capital needs of Smaller Enterprises primarily located in Rural Areas.