The Impact Loan Fund provides subordinate, low-cost financing to existing companies growing or relocating their businesses in Washington County.

Impact Loan Fund

$100K – $1M

LOAN RANGE

25 yrs

MAX AMORTIZATION

Fixed

RATE TYPE

Local

DECISION MAKING

What Makes Impact Loans Different?

EDWC’s Impact Loan Fund is designed to work alongside your bank, not compete with it. Our funds often count as equity and can reduce your lender’s
exposure, making deals happen that otherwise wouldn’t.

Loan amounts

$100,000 to $1,000,000

Rate structure

Fixed rate for extended periods

Collateral

Flexible and creative options

Amortization

Up to 25 years

Prepayment

No penalties in most cases

Fees

Reasonable, no surprises

How Can You Use an Impact Loan?

Impact Loan funds can be deployed across a wide range of capital investments for Washington County businesses.
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Impact Loan Fund Segments

The Impact Loan Fund includes two segments intended for specific project types and business sizes.
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Small Biz Loan

A streamlined $25,000 loan for Washington County small businesses with 15 or fewer employees — designed for speed and simplicity.

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Brownfield Loan

Low-interest financing for site assessment, remediation, and redevelopment of underused or contaminated properties in Washington County.

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Impact Loan Fund in Action

Washington County businesses across industries have used the Impact Loan Fund to make transformative investments.

MANUFACTURING

Weld-Fab

“It felt like the EDWC team was an extension of our team. They provided a level of service rarely seen in any industry.” — Kelly Wendorff

HEALTHCARE

Dodge Dental Studio

“We couldn’t have made our way through putting the financing together for this project so well without the help of EDWC.” — Dr. Emma Dodge

TECHNOLOGY

UEMSI / HTV, Inc

“The EDWC loan was a game changer for us. It allowed us to experience exponential growth.” — Rick Dresang

HOSPITALITY

Brewed Omen

EDWC financing helped close the deal on a new Hartford taphouse when conventional bank financing left a gap.

Impact Loan Fund Success Stories

Hear how local businesses have realized their growth visions with funding through the Impact Loan Fund.
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Small Biz Loan Helps Krescent Valley Dairy Invest in the Future
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Flamingo Marine Charts a New Course in Germantown with Support from EDWC’s Washington County Impact Loan Fund
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Prescription Analytics Expands to Germantown with Support from Washington County Impact Loan Fund
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A&N Secures Impact Loan to Expand Housing in Hartford
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Brewed Omen Expands with Second Impact Loan Fund Partnership
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EDWC Facilitates Financing to Help Norse Building Products Improve Employee Safety
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EDWC Structures Financing for MOTIS Manufacturing Facility
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1840 Brewing Company to Occupy Space in The District Development
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Spotlight: The West Bend Manufacturing Center
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EDWC Facilitates Financing for Rock Machinery Growth Plans

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2200 Green Tree Road     West Bend, WI 53090      262-335-5769