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The mission of the Ellensburg Business Development Authority is to strategically recruit and support businesses; and to connect businesses to resources so they can start, grow, and prosper.
Our vision: Ellensburg is vibrant and prosperous with a local economy that values its history and natural beauty.
Ellensburg offers many advantages to businesses who start or relocate here. On the way to everywhere, Ellensburg has excellent access to major transportation systems, ready-built public utility services, and a workforce of skilled and unskilled laborers who are job ready. The small town feel and quality of life attract many people to Ellensburg.
LOCATION. Just under two hours from Seattle and less than three hours from Spokane, Ellensburg is strategically located in the center of Washington State.
MINIMAL LICENSING/PERMITS. To start a business in Ellensburg, you will apply for an Ellensburg Business License.
LOW TAXATION. Ellensburg's sales/use tax rate is lower than the average rate of other Washington cities.
INCENTIVES. Washington State Department of Revenue offers many tax incentives for businesses.
WHAT EBDA CAN OFFER:
FUNDING ASSISTANCE. The Ellensburg Business Development Authority offers financial help for businesses. The MicroLoan Program is a non-traditional funding path meant for those business owners who cannot secure funding through traditional sources due to ageof the business, amount of funds requested, purpose of the loan, lack of credit performance history, or lack of collateral.
BUSINESS INCUBATOR. A 10,000 SF building designed to support up to 7 start-up light industrial businesses.
START-UP RESOURCES. To aid with your success, we have available a range of support resources. From understanding financials to marketing to business planning and more, we offer the expertise to lend you a hand in a meaningful way.
The scope and complexity of each business determines the regulatory process to get a business up and running. As a general guide, all businesses can benefit from learning about these ten things you should know before starting a business. The Small Business Administration's website contains a wealth of helpful information for business start-ups and management.
Whether your business is growing, looking into economic incentives or expanding your workforce, the EBDA is here to help.
INCENTIVES. Washington State Department of Revenue offers many tax incentives for businesses.
SITE SELECTION. EBDA maintains an inventory of properties currently available for rent, lease or purchase. Use our Quick Property Search to see what is available.
WHAT EBDA CAN OFFER:
FUNDING ASSISTANCE. The Ellensburg Business Development Authority offers financial help for businesses. The MicroLoan Program is a non-traditional funding path meant for those business owners who cannot secure funding through traditional sources due to ageof the business, amount of funds requested, purpose of the loan, lack of credit performance history, or lack of collateral.
BUSINESS INCUBATOR. A 10,000 SF building designed to support up to 7 light industrial businesses. Building occupants are either start-up businesses or those businesses going through business expansion.
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SPACE. The 9,000 SF light industrial building is located near the Ellensburg Airport. The building has four bays, easy access to the freeway (I-90), high speed internet, and full utilities.
BUSINESS RESOURCES. To aid with your success, we have available a range of support resources. From understanding financials to marketing to business planning and more, we offer the expertise to lend you a hand in a meaningful way.
Ellensburg has a ready-to-work labor market. Residents of Ellensburg are well educated (above Washington's average), live in safe neighborhoods (Ellensburg's crime index is below the U.S. average), and the community is experiencing economic growth as indicated by the high number of permits issued in recent times.
The EBDA offers businesses a better path to success. We support businesses to develop sustainably - moving from big idea to execution and management.
BUSINESS INCUBATION. The EBDA Business Incubator offers business startups and expanding businesses guidance and resources for success. Conceived and built in 1988, the 10,000 SF building houses five individual bays designated for light industrial manufacturing. Tenants pay reduced rent, share office equipment, and can avail themselves of technical and business assistance services.
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL. The Airport Business Park has four units available for light industrial manufacturing.
MICROLOAN PROGRAM. When traditional lending isn't an option, the EBDA MicroLoan Program could help you get needed financial support for short-term cash flow, to acquire inventory, materials, supplies, and etc. Loans of up to $25,000 for no more than 84 months are available at an interest rate of the lowest Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus 2% with a floor of 6%.
REVITALIZATION. The City of Ellensburg created the EBDA over twenty years ago. In partnership with the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce, Ellensburg Downtown Association, Central Washington University, and others, the EBDA plays a lead role in retaining, promoting, and supporting economic revitalization in Ellensburg.