Northwest Business Development Association

SBA 504 rates have been released for March! If your small business is considering purchasing fixed assets, now’s the perfect time to lock in these fixed rates. Get in touch with us to find out how you can benefit from this program and enjoy affordable monthly payments. Want to see how it might work for you? Check out our loan calculator here: http://ow.ly/463r50IgfhW #SBA504 #SmallBusiness #Finance

Historically, starting a business as a woman has been an uphill battle. However, in recent decades, those tides have begun to turn, and in 2024, it was estimated by Wells Fargo that roughly 39% of all businesses in the United States were owned by women. The same report also found that between 2019-24, women outpaced men in starting businesses by nearly double, and in the period from 2022-24, the rate of growth increased 4.5 times. Here are several resources from across the Pacific Northwest to assist and support women in their entrepreneurial endeavors: https://lnkd.in/dnt__wzy #womenownedbusiness #smallbusiness #smallbusinessresources #pacificnorthwest #PNW

🌟 Join Our Team! 🌟 Exciting News! We currently have 2 available positions, so please help us spread the word. If you enjoy supporting small businesses and being part of an amazing team, submit your application today! ◽ Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer in the Seattle, WA area. Learn more and apply here: https://shorturl.at/i9c4r ◽ Commercial Credit Analyst in the Spokane, WA area. Learn more and apply here: https://shorturl.at/k6XUH #nowhiring #seattlewa #seattlejobs #joinourteam #careeropportunity #spokanewa #spokanewashington #spokanejobs #jobsinspokane

SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler Takes the Helm of SBA The Small Business Administration (SBA) is the U.S. federal agency tasked with supporting small businesses across the country. As its leader, the Administrator manages the agency’s daily operations and works to empower small businesses through capital, counseling, and contracting services. The SBA Administrator plays a crucial role in fostering the growth and success of America’s job creators. Read about Kelly Loeffler's career highlights and future vision for SBA: https://lnkd.in/g5zZTQvz #SBA #SBA504

Join us as we welcome Hilary Vineyard as our SVP, Business Development Manager in the Portland OR/Vancouver, WA area! Hilary Vineyard is celebrating her 40th year in banking as she joins NWBDA. She has had the pleasure of serving consumers and small business owners for twenty of those years in retail banks located in New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Since 2003 she has served business owners in Maryland and Oregon as a Business Banking Relationship Manager utilizing both the SBA 7A and 504 programs. Hilary graduated from New Hampshire College, Hooksett N.H. with a B.S. in Economics and Finance. She is a current board member of Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington and is a member of The East Portland Rotary Club. Hilary is excited to establish new relationships with lenders throughout Oregon, Washington and Idaho to work with her Business Development team to share the benefits of SBA 504 financing across the Pacific Northwest. Contact Hilary Vineyard: hvineyard@nwbusiness.org or (971) 480-7502

Even though interest rates are increasing, the #SBA504 program still has numerous benefits for a #smallbusiness, including a low down payment, and long terms to keep the monthly payment lower! Use our loan calculator to see what the payment might be: https://bit.ly/3Y3kmLN

SBA 504 rates are now under 6%! If your small business is considering purchasing fixed assets, now’s the perfect time to lock in these low fixed rates. Get in touch with us to find out how you can benefit from this program and enjoy affordable monthly payments. Want to see how it might work for you? Check out our loan calculator here: http://ow.ly/463r50IgfhW #SBA504 #SmallBusiness #Finance

Our grant application deadline is on September 6th! Apply now for grants up to $50,000!

NWBDA has been a constant supporter of the SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Program, previously known as Emerging Leaders, demonstrating its steadfast commitment to fostering the growth and success of local #business owners. NWBDA is dedicated to empowering these entrepreneurs by providing a classroom and other resources. Read the statement from the SBA specialist who is leading the #Spokane T.H.R.I.V.E. Group this year - https://lnkd.in/gpQWtFst

Add the Washington Small Business Fair to your calendars!