Business Resources and Programs
Washington Small Business Center (SBDC)
Business advisors to help entrepreneurs or small business owners.
Clallam Economic Alliance (CEA)
Providing input with a shared purpose and unified voice to our elected representatives and officials.
Opportunity Zone 2.0 Preview
Kenan Kikri, Senior Fellow at Economic Innovation Group, recently presented on
Coffee with Colleen about Opportunity Zones 2.0
View the recording and slides below.
WA Opportunity Zones
Opportunity Zones (OZs) are federally designated tracts meant to spur investment in undercapitalized communities. A revised program is being rolled out, designating new opportunity zones, referred to as Opportunity Zones 2.0
Clallam EDC will be applying for the following Census Tracks: 700, 900, and 2400. Are you planning to invest in Clallam County within the next 10 years? If so, we want to include your plans in our County-wide application. Reach out to us at:
cmcaleer@clallam.org
WA State Tariff Information and Resource Guide
This guide outlines recent and proposed tariff actions, resources for mitigating or minimizing tariff exposure, and relevant state and federal resources that can assist businesses as they adapt their operations.
Site Selection
View the site selection tools provided by Washington State Department of Commerce
Foreign Trade Zone #303
Have you heard about the new Foreign Trade Zone? You can find some key points below on the Port of Port Angeles website.
Workforce
A skilled workforce is the backbone of a strong economy as businesses get the skilled workers they need to succeed.
Business Loans
Expand your business. Let us help you get working capital for your business
Owner-Occupied Commerical Real-Estate Loan Program (CRE)
CRE loan program offers subsidized loans that lower debt payments with low interest rates and interest-only structured loans.
Collateral Support Program
These funds are dedicated to eligible SBA 504 loans and will address risk exposure and timing differences by providing commercial lending partners with additional collateral during the interim loan period.
SSBCI Social
Are you a small business that needs financial support in order to grow? Learn more about new loan programs made just with you in mind.
Kiva US
Kiva is proud to act as the first rung on an otherwise inaccessible capital ladder to include the financially underserved through no fees, 0% interest business loans.
Kiva’s Solution: Bridge the gap between no credit and traditional credit.
U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans
Community Advantage Small Business Loan Companies - Loans up to $350,000
- Evergreen Business Capital: www.evergreen504.com
- NW Native Development Fund: (For Native American Applicants) www.thenndf.org
Microlenders - Loans up to $50,000
- Business Impact Northwest: www.businessimpactnw.org
- Ventures: www.venturesnonprofit.org
- New Roots:
www.newrootsfund.org
Clallam EDC Weekly Coffee with Colleen - Previous Recordings
