Half Axe in Marlborough receives micro loan from North Central Mass Development Corp

The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC) granted a $25,000 micro-loan to Derek Johnson, owner of Half Axe located in Marlborough.  Half Axe is the premier axe throwing facility and the first of its kind in New England.  Once a fun outdoor camping activity, axe-throwing has grown into the newest competitive sport making its way to the US.  Located at the new Apex Entertainment Center in Marlborough, Derek offers 2 hour and 45 minute booked sessions for private events, parties, league play, as well as drop-ins.   Half Axe is open Tuesday-Sunday.  For hours and more info visit www.halfaxe.com.  This micro loan was a referral from Community Teamwork and created 4 new jobs.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Clark University assisted Derek with a business plan and financial package.  For more information on the SBDC visit www.clarku.edu/offices/sbdc.

As a microloan lender, NCMDC can provide loans to small businesses up to $150,000 for working capital, equipment, inventory, expansion and working with our banking partners to provide gap financing for the final piece of a project.