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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
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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 42525 • Olympia, WA 98504-2525 • (360) 725-4050 • kenny.spain@commerce.wa.gov