Washington State Department of Commerce FINANCING YOUR BUSINESS VENTURE Layoff Aversion & Response Conference August 3, 2011
How to get Started Who has money to lend? Where to go for help? Knowing how to approach lenders BE READY!
Who has money to lend? Patient Money Traditional Financing Non-traditional Lenders
Patient Money Your money Family Friends Other business owners
Traditional Money Credit cards Bank financing Credit union financing Other businesses
Non-Traditional Lending Programs Local Revolving Loan Funds Washington Development Network State Revolving Loan Funds Grants Dedicated Revolving Loan Funds-Specific Goals
State Business Lending Programs Rural Washington Loan Fund Float Loan Program HUD Section-108 Loan Guarantee Program Forest Products Revolving Loan Fund Childcare Facilities Fund
State Business Lending Programs (Continued) Community Economic Revitalization Board EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund WA Economic Development Finance Authority WA Public Ports Association
Where to Get Help Economic Development Councils Associate Development Networks Small Business Development Councils Chambers of Commerce U.S. Dept of Commerce, Economic Development Admin. Colleges and Universities Export Finance Assistance Center
Contact Information Kenneth R. “Kenny” Spain PO Box Olympia, WA (360)