John Bigovich
Helping educate Central/Eastern WA & North Idaho bankers to better identify, facilitate, and fund more owner-occupied real estate and fixed-asset purchase opportunities for their small business clients.
- Role
- VP Business Development Officer at Northwest Business Development Association
- Location
- Spokane, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Bigovich
As Vice President and Business Development Officer at Northwest Business Development Association (NWBDA), I contribute to the facilitation of the SBA 504 loan program. My efforts are aimed at supporting small business growth and fostering job creation. NWBDA collaborates with local lenders and the SBA to organize, package, and fund commercial fixed asset loans, providing businesses with essential financial support. With over 25 years of experience in commercial lending and business development, my expertise lies in sales, business development, and building strong referral networks. My work is driven by a commitment to creating meaningful partnerships with lenders and stakeholders, ensuring efficiency in the lending process, and empowering small businesses to achieve their growth objectives.
Experience
VP Business Development Officer
Northwest Business Development Association
Dec 2025 — Present · Spokane Valley, WA, US
Northwest Business Development Association (NWBDA) was established in 1981 as a non-profit Certified Development Company (CDC). We are licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help provide and manage the SBA’s 504 loan program.Our mission is to support business growth and job creation. We do this by providing excellent small business loans along with local lenders and the SBA.Northwest Business Development Association works with the SBA to organize, package, process, and fund their commercial fixed asset 504 loan program. This facilitation component saves both the business and the lender time and effort.NWBDA is extremely proud to play a part in our area’s economic growth.
Education
Washington State University - Carson College of Business
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration (1990)
1985 — 1990
Skills
- Commercial Lending
- Due Diligence
- Residential Homes
- Financial Risk
- Asset Management
- Portfolio Management
- Loans
- Commercial Mortgages
- Management
- Sales
- Construction Loans
- Credit Risk
- Relationship Management
- New Business Development
- Banking
- Underwriting
- Commercial Real Estate
- Referrals
- Real Estate
- Business Development
- Credit Analysis
- Loan Origination
- Financial Analysis
- Credit
- Financial Modeling
- Real Estate Financing
- Real Estate Economics
- Business Planning
- Networking
- Small Business Lending
- Commercial Banking
- Finance
- Investments
- Asset Based Lending
- Investment Properties
- Lines of Credit
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