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… July 28, 2017 What’s an encore entrepreneur? It might look a lot like you. These are people who might be starting a business for the first time as they near retirement age. … beyond the business and into the community. A study of loan applications by Biz2Credit found that while younger …

… surging small business economy. Just look at the data: A monthly average of 440,000 new business applications were … businesses has increased  70% since 2020 , with total loan dollars exceeding $5 billion in 2023 alone.  SBA loan programs , including  7(a) and  504 , have fueled these figures. Both programs …

… 200, Room 210 Cheraw, SC 29520 Hours:  Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Dillon County City of Dillon Wellness Center … Commerce Drive Dillon, SC 29536 Hours:  Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Florence County Florence Area SBDC … on the locations of Disaster Recovery Centers and the loan application process can be obtained by calling the SBA …

… fish and threatened the ecology. Yongqin “Angie” Yu, a native of China, is an entrepreneur with a banking background. She has been in the import-export … Angie applied for and received an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. …

… the Wheel of Success Liz Sytsma is the owner of Wild Hand, a unique, community-oriented yarn and fiber shop based in the … Philadelphia. The business was started in 2018 and became a retail store in April 2019. Wild Hand serves as a gathering … applied and received SBA’s COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). She also applied and received SBA’s Paycheck …

… Build a Plan to Protect Your Small Business During National … his fabric store and hoped for the best. Within 24 hours, a massive storm dumped more than eight inches of rain on … at $1 million, was ruined. Marsha received a disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), which …

… for employment reasons. Bibhuti came to the U.S. on a student visa attending Johnson and Wales in Rhode Island … as a server at a local restaurant and then moving to a 7-11 Convenience store where he found his niche and … an Elm Street property through the proceeds of an SBA 504 loan with the help of Capital Regional Development Council …

… Administration’s Investing in America agenda is powering a Small Business Boom that is being led by women and people … Women’s Day Charla and Lunch where she participated in a fireside chat with Veronica Garza, Co-founder and President … Administrator Guzman then traveled to La Startup Casa, a newly established annual gathering hosted by Google and …

… in President Biden's Cabinet, joined Rep. Andy Kim (NJ-3), a member of the House Committee on Small Business for her … in-person visit. Administrator Guzman and Rep. Kim held a full small business roundtable at Olga's Diner, which was … aid programs such as a COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) award and …

… selflessness, ingenuity, and tenacity in the aftermath of a disaster while contributing to the rebuilding of their … Business Disaster Recovery   Jacqueline Tate Smith is a long-time successful entrepreneur and community leader in … SBA back in 2020, receiving an economic disaster relief loan due to the pandemic. She turned to the “blue shirts,” …

… from Denver, Colorado, Matt started his career as a public school educator. His professional career then took … to accelerate its growth by taking advantage of the SBA 7(a) Loan program.  Off the Grid has received four SBA 7(a) loans …

… about U.S. Small Business Administration Editor’s note: A version of this blog first appeared in Mediaplanet’s … Espinosa by providing her business with an SBA-backed loan to purchase fixed assets, which helped to bolster the … company moved from a 500 square-foot incubator space to a 7,000 square-foot space in 2017. Dreams become realities This …

… OH! What a saving grace The establishment of OH! Hair Design Studio was the fulfillment of a dream come true for Anita Watkins. From an early age she … Program (PPP) and the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). This was just what she needed to be able to …

… Building a Great Reputation While Building a Business-2024 Situation    Perhaps no industry was more … website are very positive.   Desmond received a COVID EIDL loan for $20,000, an Advance grant and a PPP loan, which has …

… Just 29, She’s ‘Off to a Pretty Good Start’ The name of the restaurant is not exactly a common word, and pronouncing it correctly is a challenge … lack of credit prevented her from securing a traditional loan. To obtain the needed capital, Lara-Bregatta took a …

… with Help from the SBDC Capital Access Team Leaf & Petal, a treasured garden and home center, has grown from a small family-owned business into a thriving retail hub. … options and ultimately helped him to secure an SBA 504 loan of $4.1 million for a 4,000-square-foot greenhouse in …

… the launch of SBA’s AI for Small Businesses Resource Hub – a space for small business owners to learn about AI and AI … AI for Small Businesses Resource Hub can provide you with a launch point to access partners, tools and resources for a seamless integration of AI.” In addition to SBA …

… Way for Returning Citizen Entrepreneurs After serving a more than seven-year prison sentence for bank fraud, Troy Parker would be free in a matter of days. With a red bookbag containing extra clothes … in need. Troy applied for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan but was initially declined due to his parole status. …

… How to Use the ‘Rule of Three’ to Create a Business Credit Profile January 20, 2017 Did you know a business credit profile plays a direct role in a company’s … your business credit can help you get competitive business loan rates and terms from potential suppliers, ” says Marc …