Business Impact NW

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Business Impact NW is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to serving under-banked entrepreneurs. We provide coaching, classes and access to capital to community small businesses, with an emphasis on working with traditionally underserved populations – entrepreneurial low/moderate income earners, women, BIPOC, veterans, immigrants or members of the LGBTQ+ community. We have been serving the community since 1997.


We promote long-term positive economic change through financial services, business advice and training. We serve startups as well as existing businesses, and are dedicated to helping underserved entrepreneurs at every stage in their business growth. Our organization was founded as Seattle Economic Development Fund and was previously known as Community Capital Development. Business Impact NW is a certified, rated, and regulated financial institution. It is not a U.S. or state government agency.


Business Impact NW's objective is to provide financial and technical support to entrepreneurs in economically marginalized communities who would not otherwise have access to financial services. Our lending guidelines are more flexible than traditional banks because of our community impact mission. While careful in our decision-making process, Business Impact NW is able to take considered risks on underserved small businesses in order to achieve this mission.


Our loan department offers lending services in Washington State, Alaska, and Oregon. We offer business support services (training, coaching and classes) in Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska through various technical assistance programs, including the Washington Women's Business Center (WWBC), Alaska Women's Business Center (AWBC), Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC), and Oregon Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). Business Impact NW's head offices are located in Seattle, WA.

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81 Other Services (except Public Administration)
Primary or Headquarter Location County, State
King County, WA

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+1 203 324 4330
info@businessimpactnw.org
https://businessimpactnw.org/
United States

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Fund Your Business - Lending at Business Impact NWNeed startup funding? Want working capital, refinancing, inventory, or equipment for your current business? We can help! busnessimpactnw.org
Washington Women's Business Center at Business Impact NWWashington Women's Business Center provides the connections, resources, & training needed to successfully start and run a business. Services are open to all.
Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) at Business Impact NW VBOC - COMMITTED TO PROVIDING TRAINING AND FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENTREPRENEURS FROM THE U.S. MILITARY COMMUNITY.
Loan Readiness Center at Business Impact NWLRC provides tailored advice & business loan training for entrepreneurs from underserved communities to access funding needed to start & grow their businesses.
Food Business Resource Center at Business Impact NWFBRC is a one-stop shop for WA food entrepreneurs. Access skills, resources, networks, & opportunities to start, run & grow successful food-related businesses.
Alaska Women's Business Center at Business Impact NWAWBC equips women in Alaska with the connections, resources, and training needed to successfully start and run a business. Our services are open to all.
Oregon Minority Business Development Agency at Business Impact NWWe support Minority Business Enterprises that are seeking growth opportunities with plan management, training, contracting and business development assistance.
Business Impact NW Impact LoanA simple and flexible loan for your small business. Our Impact Loan to helps you grow your business and get access to the financial support you need to thrive.

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