Methow Investment Network

The Methow Investment Network connects investors who want to see their money work in a community they love by investing in local business owners who need capital to start up or grow. Our members are residents and visitors who understand that keeping their funds local facilitates economic self-sufficiency and job growth in the Methow Valley. Business opportunities are distributed to members as they are received, and members come together for business profile and networking events 3-4 times per year.

TwispWorks’ mission is to promote economic vitality in the Methow Valley. We know that one of the key barriers to starting or growing a small business is access to capital. That’s why in 2017 we created the Methow Valley Investment Network (MIN). MIN creates opportunities for local individuals, businesses, and investors to network, build prosperous local businesses, invest money in our community and help build a more resilient and sustainable economy in the Methow Valley.

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I want to invest in Methow Valley businesses…

Anyone interested in investing their money in Methow Valley-based businesses to help facilitate economic self-sufficiency and job growth is welcome to join MIN. The MIN is not a bank or loan fund and members do not make collective investment decisions. TwispWorks acts only as a matchmaker and members work directly with businesses on investment opportunities.

Investor Q&A

  • How much money do I have to be prepared to loan?
    There is not a maximum or minimum amount an investor needs to be prepared to loan. An investor can make as many or as few loans as they would like over any period of time.
  • How do I learn about investment opportunities?
    Businesses seeking loans submit an application to TwispWorks. We circulate these opportunities to our members as they are received. Additionally, members come together for business profile and networking events 3-4 times per year.
  • How are loans structured and made?
    The terms of loans are arranged directly between the investor and the borrowing business. Investor members understand they are making unsecured loans using whatever instrument they want.

Interested in becoming a MIN Member? Complete our New Member Application & Agreement Form to get started.

New Member Application & Agreement

For additional information, please contact us at info@twispworks.org.

Interested in helping a local business through MIN?
Watch our 5-minute training video for more information.

I want to start or grow a Methow Valley business…

Any business based in the Methow Valley school district boundary (Gold Creek to Mazama) is welcome to apply for a loan. You must be prepared to share information about your business, submit an application and present your idea to investor members.

Borrower Q&A

  • What size loan can I apply for?
    There is no minimum or maximum amount you can apply for.
  • How long does the loan process take?
    There is not a set amount of time the process takes. TwispWorks, along with volunteer mentors, can help you with the application process and once complete, will circulate applications to investors. Businesses seeking a loan will be invited to an investor meeting to present their idea for funding. Not all loan requests are funded and so providing a compelling business case is important.
  • How are loans structured and made?
    The terms of loans are arranged directly between the investor and the borrowing business. Investor members will use an instrument of their choice — usually a promissory note.

Interested in applying for a loan? Complete our Investing Opportunity Submission Form to get started.
 
Investing Opportunity Submission & Agreement

For additional information, please contact us at info@twispworks.org.

Interested in applying for a business loan through MIN?
Watch our 5-minute training video for more information.

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