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… Owned Small Business of the Year Tiller & Rye Opening a grocery store may seem like a relatively straightforward path to business ownership, but … from very different backgrounds, and met while working at a local restaurant. Over the course of their time working …

… Business Manufacturer of the Year The Good Crust Starting a business at any time is an incredible challenge and a courageous act, starting a business in 2020 in the midst of the Covid pandemic even …

… only see Maine as the place to visit the coast and get a lobster roll, Mainers and fellow New Englanders know that … state also has some of the best outdoor activities just a short drive inland. Matt Polstein certainly knew that and built a business out of his passion for Maine’s woods and waters. …

… Maine Lender List A list of SBA edited Banks in Maine. Support Maine File size: … A list of SBA edited Banks in Maine. …

… 40 years, Central Maine has been home to Liberty Graphics, a small screen printing and design company. The founder, Tom … and his partner Beverly Kocenko started the business in a small trailer, making small batches of unique t-shirts for … Graphics was gaining the Common Ground Country Fair as a customer. Mainers from across the state can quickly …

… to Maine 16 years ago after she received her MBA with a focus on international trade, she saw the potential that … Cove as an exporter of lobster and other seafood. With a focus on international markets, Grace took full advantage … new customers and implement strategies to grow, including a website in both English and Traditional Chinese. Since most …

… Tribe of Florida that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans for damages as a result of Hurricane Milton that began on Oct. 5. Eligible … hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.  The …

… Make a Big Difference on Small Business Saturday® SBA says shopping at small businesses can have a huge impact on local economy WASHINGTON – As a proud supporter of Small Business Saturday®,  a day … SBA says shopping at small businesses can have a hugeimpact on local economyWASHINGTON – As a proud …

… and sales tool you always have with you: yourself. As a small business owner, you are the face of your business … Rieva Lesonsky is CEO and President of GrowBiz Media, a media company that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their … treated with kindness.  Persistent: don’t expect to make a sale—or even a lasting impression—when first meeting a …

… Making Music Together and Building Community in Oregon With a mutual passion for helping families discover the joy of … up to open Music Together® of Portland in 1998. Part of a worldwide network, Music Together is an early child … in keeping all 18 teachers and staff employed. Facing a decrease in revenue, they applied for a loan under the SBA …

… Making Provision Through the 8(a) Business Development Program Nicholas Dowdell, a disabled Army veteran, had a desire to do something impactful in his community as well … Making Provision Through the 8(a) Business Development Program …

… Trade Simpler with Advance Rulings December 28, 2020 As a small business owner, it can be hard to know how to get … Read more about U.S. Small Business Administration As a small business owner, it can be hard to know how to get … tariff will apply?”, or “Will my product benefit under a free trade agreement?”  One of the best ways to find …

… Earth Day April 4, 2024 Practical suggestions to help run a more enviromentally conscious small business. U.S. Small … Administration Every Earth Day challenges each of us with a question: What can we do to protect our planet and make it a better place for all? For small businesses, being …

… and currently of Dorado, Puerto Rico, has been charged in a criminal information with one count each of wire fraud and … of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The CARES Act created the PPP, a program administered by the SBA that provided loans to …