Valley Florist and Greenhouse in East Templeton has received a $10,000 small business loan from the North Central Massachusetts Development Corp., the Fitchburg organization announced Friday.
Brendan Loughman, owner of the company, received the loan, with funds earmarked for startup costs and inventory.
Loughman has an advanced certification in floral design, as well as years of experience as a floral designer, according to a NCMDC press release.Â
NCMDC, the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, is a microloan lender which can provide loans to small businesses up to $150,000.
Loughman was referred to NCMDC by the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center at Clark University in Worcester.
