About Us

Our Programs:

Investments in housing and community development
Innovative lending and entrepreneurial support
Advisory support for community and economic development
Professional education and training

Stories of Impact

News

Contact

News

SSBCI Revenue-Based Financing Award: Grow America Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

March 13, 2024

Grow America is requesting proposals from qualified organizations to partner with Grow America as a Contractor to assist in managing a revenue-based financing program in Washington State’s SSBCI Program.

The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Working Capital

February 27, 2024

If we had to choose the most vital ingredient for small business success, proper working capital management would top the list. Effectively managing working capital can make the difference between a business that grows smoothly and one that sputters down the road.

Grow America Diaries: Ted Macke, CPA for DKN Ready Mix

February 27, 2024

Ted Macke, the CPA for DKN Ready Mix shares his perspective on how SBA 7(a) financing from Grow America helped his business grow and why having a team you can trust is critical.

Small Business Owners’ Guide to SBA 7(a) Loans

February 8, 2024

As a small business owner, access to financing can make or break your ability to start, run, and grow your company. Whether you need a loan for payroll, equipment, inventory, expansion, or other needs, the right business loan can be a game changer.

Understanding Your Loan Options

January 10, 2024

A great small business loan can help you start strong and grow with confidence, but finding the right one can take time, which is in short supply for many business owners.

Leveraging a Loan to Achieve Your 2024 Business Goals

January 8, 2024

You followed your dream and launched your business with the goal of achieving success – but without enough capital, did you know that your business will likely be stuck in the same place? However, with funds in-hand, you can invest in your business in ways that your business’s earnings alone likely can’t support.

Maywood Supportive Living Wins Award for Adaptive Reuse

September 13, 2023

One of our newest projects, Maywood Supportive Living, in Chicago was selected to receive a Richard Driehaus Preservation Award for Adaptive Re-Use.

RLF Community of Practice – Peer Leadership Team Selection Process and Criteria

March 10, 2023

EDA’s RLF CoP includes the selection of 10 – 12 existing RLFs to serve as peer advisors alongside the CoP Leadership Team. There is $95,000 – $100,000 in funding to compensate the RLF Peers for their time. Peers will provide workshops, review self-assessments, and develop and deliver content to cohort groups. Peers will extend the capabilities of the leadership team, mentor RLFs, and act as an on-going support to the RLF network.

Request For Qualifications: Irving TX Business Technical Assistance

March 3, 2023

The City of Irving, TX is developing an economic assistance program to support business recovery from the COVID19 pandemic and resiliency into the future. The program will combine a financial award and technical assistance (TA) to aid in the long-term resiliency of Irving’s small business community.

Recording: WASHINGTON REPORT – An Update on the Past and Present

February 9, 2023

Join us to discuss which community development programs the 117th Congress has prioritized in the Fiscal Year 2023 spending deal. We will answer the question, “How will community development programs fare after changes in Congressional leadership?” We will review the key agenda items for the White House, Senate, and most importantly, the newly elected House Majority. Our team of Washington insiders will walk you through the implications of a divided Congress.