NWBDA Newsletters
ALP Express
SBA has just released the ALP Express Pilot Program. ALP Express will allow NWBDA to have more approval control over loans $500,000 and under.
Rising Interest Rates
The interest rates for the SBA 504 Loan Program seem to be skyrocketing, so why should a business owner still choose the program to finance?
Exciting Changes
We have some recent exciting changes at Northwest Business Development Association and we want to share the good news with you!
Wine Tasting with SBA
Charles and Lacey needed an expansion for their wine tasting room to accommodate Cairdeas Winery’s growing popularity.
Celebrating the NWBDA Staff!
The ability to provide quality service regardless of a loan’s complexity is because of the quality and experience of the NWBDA staff.
Counseling Group Pivots
Brightways Counseling Group pivots their clinic during the pandemic to help their clients and utilizes the 504 program to buy their buildings
Achieved Energy Goal!
Kiddie Academy was able to utilize the SBA 504 Program’s Energy Public Policy goal by replacing their building’s HVAC system.
2021 Highlights for NWBDA
2021 was a successful year for NWBDA and we were able to help a lot of small businesses. See the highlights of our year –
Thai Bamboo
Tom and May turned to the SBA 504 program to help finance their 3rd Thai Bamboo restaurant construction project with NWBDA.
EDASC- Grant Recipient
NWBDA is delighted to support Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County (EDASC) as they provide entrepreneurial support and workforce development.
Running Start for Careers – Grant Recipient
Spokane Community College: Running Start for Careers, who provide scholarships for low income students to earn a college trade degree and high school diploma at the same time.
HopeWorks – Grant Recipient
NWBDA is delighted to provide HopeWorks with a grant! They create and operate social enterprise businesses designed to provide paid training programs for low income residents.