Welcome to TEDD

Supporting business development, expansion and recruitment.

We work with local businesses, communities, and other organizations in Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Stevens counties to help develop a stable and diverse economy.

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The 2026 Wildfire Emergency Loan Program is now accepting applications.

Northeast Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization Transportation Alternatives Program Call for Projects

The Northeast Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization (NEW RTPO) is announcing our call for projects for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). Transportation Alternatives projects and activities encompass smaller-scale transportation projects such as pedestrians and bicycle facilities, historic preservation, safe routes to school and other transportation-related activities. NEW RTPO has approximately $207,000 in funding available throughout the Tri County Region of Stevens, Ferry, Pend Oreille Counties and the Spokane Tribe of Indians, Kalispel Tribe of Indians, and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.

Consolidated Grant Program

The Consolidated Grant Program funds capital investments; projects that improve public transportation within and between rural communities as well as between cities; and provides transportation services for seniors and persons with disabilities. Eligible applicants include public transit agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and other general or local governments.

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Loans for local businesses

We offer a local, revolving loan fund that is deeply passionate about creating jobs and assisting rural businesses and startups. We can help. 

The Rural Opportunities Loan Fund helps to finance business expansion, retention and start-up projects for borrowers who do not qualify for traditional loans. We consider your potential, not just your past.

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Small business assistance

Turning your dream into reality requires hard work, commitment and help. That’s where TEDD comes in.

Your goals are our reason for being. We’re here to help local businesses grow from an idea into a success. We offer a wealth of services and online resource links to help every new and existing business thrive.

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"When my weekly orders grew to over 300 loaves a week, I started looking for a brick & mortar location. TEDD helped make my dream a reality."

Tam Smith
Small Batch Sourdough
   

Northport, WA
smallbatch-sourdough.com

“The team at TEDD made my dream of opening Jungle Kids Early Learning Center in Colville a reality. They listened, believed in my vision, and went above and beyond to help me succeed. With their support, I was able to create jobs and provide quality childcare for local families.”

Penny Pittman
Jungle Kids Early Learning Childcare Center
Colville, WA
junglekidsearlylearning.com

TEDD Facts

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Formed in 1969, TEDD was one of the first economic development districts in the State of Washington. We are here to help your business succeed.

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TEDD manages the Rural Opportunities Loan Fund for fifteen rural eastern Washington counties: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Whitman and Spokane counties (outside the city limits of Spokane and Spokane Valley).

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Through the Rural Opportunities Loan Fund, TEDD has made loans totalling more than $19,600,000. Does your business need capital to start or grow? Learn more.

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We are a small but mighty team that believes Northeast Washington has so much to offer.

From helping small businesses get their start to making sure established businesses can grow, TEDD is here to help. The staff at TEDD knows that economic development means more than just successful businesses. It also means fostering the kind of communities that people want to live, work and play in.