EDWC recently facilitated financing through the Washington County Impact Revolving Loan Fund to help Norse Building Products improve employee safety and increase manufacturing efficiency. Businesses in Washington County often turn to EDWC when looking to build a new facility, add onto an existing building, or re-locate to and outfit a building in Washington County. Usually [...]
EDWC recently worked closely with Kurt Kappeler, CFO, on structuring the financing for MOTIS Brands, Inc.’s new manufacturing center in Germantown. The facility will support the accelerated growth of MOTIS and several of its Brands. The new facility, located in the Germantown Gateway Corporate Park, should be ready for occupancy in Spring 2023, and the [...]
As we bid farewell to 2022, it is only fitting to look back and celebrate the impact the Washington County Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) had on the community last year. History of the Washington County Revolving Loan Fund A bit of a history lesson is in order. It was 2005 when Washington County first partnered [...]
EDWC recently leveraged the Washington County Impact RLF program to assist with financing the build-out of the only commercial space located within The District development in West Bend. The residential complex, located at the corner of Main Street and Washington Avenue, will house in its commercial space the second location for 1840 Brewing Company. The [...]
In our previous articles about the Washington County Revolving Loan fund (RLF), we have mentioned that EDWC acts as the administering agent for the RLF. Let's break down exactly what that means. Our relationship with area businesses begins as an information resource. We field inquiries about the RLF and work with businesses to understand whether [...]
Have our past two articles on Revolving Loan Funds piqued your interest? Perhaps you are now asking yourself, “How can my business use a RLF loan?” A key aspect of this funding option is its flexibility. A loan from a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) can be used by businesses from a variety of industries [...]
Next up in our article series: The Definitive Guide to Revolving Loan Funds, we are tackling the top 5 myths surrounding the Washington County, Wisconsin RLF. We look at misconceptions about qualifying for, getting approved for and repaying a loan. MYTH #1: Your financial information and plans become public knowledge when you obtain an [...]
RLF is the commonly-used acronym for a Revolving Loan Fund. It refers to a pool of capital available for small businesses in need of financing for development and growth projects. In general terms, businesses apply for loans and those requests are reviewed by an independent committee, much like a bank. If approved, the loan [...]
