NWBDA Newsletters

SBA Notice: Effective July 4, 2026, eligible borrowers can access record levels of SBA-backed funding – up to $10 million

We are proud to highlight our internal teams for their collaboration, expertise, and commitment to supporting small businesses.

NWBDA is excited to welcome Eric Welch as our newest Business Development Officer, serving the West Central Washington region.

9019 Grants: An affiliate company of NWBDA, is pleased to support economic/community development initiatives by awarding annual grants.

With the support of SBA 504 financing, Community Thrift has been able to put down permanent roots and plan confidently for the future.

For our 2025 review, NWBDA had an exceptional year, playing a pivotal role in assisting small businesses with 504 loans.

NWBDA is thrilled to announce that John Bigovich has joined our team as the new VP, Business Development Officer for East Central Washington.

SCORE, 2025 Grant Recipient, fosters vibrant small business communities through mentoring, business training, and business classes/webinars.

Spokane Colleges Foundation, 2025 Grant Recipient, will use the funds towards the Tools for Tradespeople pilot program for the 2nd year.

Business Impact NW, 2025 grant recipient, will use the funds to help expand business coaching, with a focus on underserved entrepreneurs.

The Spokane Workforce Council 2025 grant funds will help expand SWC’s childcare impact project, Reconnect2Work.

The Reality Kitchen 2025 grant funds will go towards increasing the capacity to respond with its services for families/individuals with I/DD.