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Financing Programs

Our financing programs are designed to help your business succeed. From planning to launch – we’re with you every step of the way.
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  • Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
  • City of Tacoma Loan Programs
  • Pierce County Loan Programs
  • National Development Council Grow America Fund
  • Minority Business Development Agency-Tacoma Business Center
  • Washington State Department of Commerce Funding Programs
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
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Industrial Development Revenue Bonds

Financing for Manufacturing Facilities

Tax-exempt bond financing for employment-generating manufacturing facilities is available through the Economic Development Corporation of Pierce County. Eligible costs may include the acquisition of land, new machinery and equipment, construction or renovation of a building, architectural design, engineering work and financing arrangements. The borrower must be credit-worthy and able to obtain banking commitment for private placement to back the bonds. Up to $10 million in bonds can be issued for projects with total capital investment of $2 million to $20 million.

City of Tacoma Loan Programs
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City of Tacoma Loan Programs

Make it Tacoma Lending Programs

The City of Tacoma grants and loan programs assist businesses in accessing capital through small business loans, microloans, historic rehabilitation and repair loans, fire safety loans and more. Find out more information on business loans in Tacoma here.

Pierce County Loan Programs
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Pierce County Loan Programs

Fueling Pierce County Businesses

Pierce County offers loan programs to businesses located in or expanding to Pierce County. These loans are made in partnership with bank financing and provide funding for permanent working capital, equipment acquisition, start-up costs and more. Learn more about how our team can help you make the most of these programs here.

National Development Council Grow America Fund
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National Development Council Grow America Fund

Small Business Lending

The NDC Grow America Fund is a national small business lending program, working with individual community partners, to provide financing to growing small businesses throughout the country. NDC operates as a community development lender to support the creation of jobs and the expansion of eligible small businesses in underserved communities, particularly minority-owned and women-owned businesses.

Minority Business Development Agency-Tacoma Business Center
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Minority Business Development Agency-Tacoma Business Center

Advocating for Diverse Businesses

The U.S Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is the only federal government agency solely dedicated to the support of minority businesses enterprise.

MBDA Center-Tacoma is 1 of 44 programs providing technical assistance and strategic business consulting to established minority-owned businesses in the Puget Sound region – regardless of size.

Washington State Department of Commerce Funding Programs
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Washington State Department of Commerce Funding Programs

Helping Washington Businesses Grow

Having ready access to capital is essential for business success these days. Whether it’s short- or long-term loans or crowdfunding, Washington state has several funding strategies to help businesses grow and expand. Learn more about Washington state funding opportunities here.

Contact

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Sarah Bonds Vice President for Business Recruitment [email protected] (253) 284-5892 Get In Touch

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