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Our thanks for their financial commitment to economic development
Our thanks to the City of Spokane Community Development Board for their HUD CDBG financial contributions to economic development in Spokane's community development neighborhoods. Phone Eric Loewe at (509) 444-7633 for information on supporting SNEDA's work. Contributions to SNEDA are tax deductible.
Results - Loans and Technical Assistance
Since April 1, 2005, three loans packaged originally by SNEDA for $115,000 have been referred to and closed by a bank or a credit union: One borrower chose Washington Trust and another Spokane Teachers Credit Union. more>
Open Letter to Spokane MSA Banks and Credit Unions regarding a referral network for “ B” paper commercial loan applicants: the network is currently being used by Bank of America in its 28 state footprint.
SNEDA and The Self-Employment Loan Fund, Inc. (SELF) are offering traditional financial institutions a unique opportunity to join iCapital Assistance Network (iCAN ),a referral network for “B” paper commercial loan applicants.iCAN is a national micro business advocate whose mission is to promote the development and growth of micro enterprise through training, technical assistance, and access to credit. more>
The Reward of a Quiet Decision
Robert “Bob” Lawrence has served as a VISTA with SNEDA for six months in the VISTA Entrepreneur Corp.Bob’s quiet decision to redirect his life and experiences into an accounting career is providing the support that SNEDA needs to continue the technical assistance it provides to the entrepreneurs and businesses in SNEDA’s lending network. more>
New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), a Treasury – Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) program http://www.cdfifund.gov/
The current status of the (Treasury - Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) program www.cdfifund.gov) national competition is as follows: more>
6th International Public Markets Conference with Congressman Earl Blumenauer, Ford Foundation, W. K. Kellogg Foundation, USDA, Health and Human Services - Office of Refugee Resettlement and Kaiser Permanente. more>
Market Street Market (MSM) more>
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