2021-2023 Community Capital Facilities Building Communities Fund Grant
Application period closes Thursday, Aug. 27 The Building Communities Fund Grant awards state matching funds to nonprofit, community-based organizations to defray up to 25% or more of eligible capital costs […]
Things to Know About SBA COVID-19 Emergency Loan Programs as of August 8, 2020
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) – The online application is open for all eligible small businesses and agri-businesses – SBA is continuing to process and fund applications, received approximately 10 […]
MBDA-Tacoma Business Center Launches CARES Act Program
MBDA-Tacoma Business Center Launches CARES Act Program In response to the extraordinary challenges of the coronavirus, Tacoma MDBA- Business Center is offering additional support to small businesses. The MBDA-Tacoma Business […]
SBA Issues New Regulations for Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program
Starting July 15, 2020, SBA will begin to implement changes consistent with the Small Business Act as amended in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015. In addition […]
SBA Pacific NW Region: The USMCA went into effect July 1. Here’s what you need to know.
Why is this trade agreement important to small businesses in the Pacific Northwest? Canada and Mexico are the U.S.’s largest trading partners. Plus, our region’s shared border and proximity to […]
WSDOT: Goals for under-represented firms established for federally funded projects
WSDOT to host virtual public meetings and teleconferences July 6, 8, and 10 OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation is proposing new overall goals for disadvantaged business participation […]
Statement by MBDA National Deputy Director
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all […]
New Free SBA Certification Process Launching July 15 for Women-Owned Businesses
Starting on July 15, 2020, the certification process for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) and Economically Disadvantaged WOSBs (EDWOSBs) will begin to change as SBA implements Congress’ changes to the Women-Owned […]
Update: Available Resources, Grants, and Loans for Small Businesses
As you may have already heard, SBA EIDL applications that have been submitted to the SBA but not approved due to lack of funding are being reviewed, processed and submitted […]
Sole Proprietors and LLCs Applying for Paycheck Protection Program
Question: “I had a small business operator get denied for a PPP stating that the application was incomplete because they did not submit payroll documents. This individual pay’s herself (I […]