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https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/may/26/readout-administrator-guzman-joined-reps-horsford-titus-las-vegas-meet-local-small-business-leaders… are available to all to seize this moment and help build a better, more equitable America.” Administrator Guzman kicked off her trip with a roundtable discussion hosted by Rep. Horsford at Nevada … that benefitted from a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. Administrator Guzman met with Andrea Vigil, COO of …
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Credit inquiries: what you should know about hard and soft pulls
https://www.sba.gov/blog/credit-inquiries-what-you-should-know-about-hard-soft-pulls… time someone, including you, reviews your credit report a credit inquiry is added to your report instantly? Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the … However, when you decide to go “rate shopping” for an auto loan or mortgage there is a built-in allowance for interest … -
Mission-Driven Café Gets Support from SBA to Continue Serving
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/mission-driven-cafe-gets-support-sba-continue-serving… SBA to Continue Serving The concept behind Bellden Café, a mission-driven café in the heart of Bellevue, came from … life. Before opening Bellden Café in 2017, Claire was on a short-term work assignment in Shanghai, China when her … young children. Claire turned to her bank for a business loan to help with unforeseen construction expenses but was … -
A clear path forward
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/clear-path-forward… A clear path forward Situation: Donte Wilburn grew up in … opportunities had on his peers and vowed to make a change -- for himself, the industry, and his community. As … Wilburn secured both an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan and an SBA Paycheck Protection Loan to keep his business … -
PPP Profile - Newton Specialty Retailer Capitalizes on Pet Industry Trends
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/ppp-profile-newton-specialty-retailer-capitalizes-pet-industry-trends… Center and Wellness Spa in Newton, are carving out a niche market on Main Street. Pets are a lifelong commitment and Earthwise Pet strives to provide … its doors last December with the help of an SBA-guaranteed loan. The business got off on the right foot until the … -
Eye Center of Houston
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/eye-center-houston… Eye Center of Houston Compassion & Technology- A Winning Combination Dr. Faheem Inayatali began to shape his … practice today. With the help of Wallis Bank and a SBA 7(a) loan, Dr. Faheem was able to turn his vision into a reality … -
Biden-Harris Administration Expands Access to Capital for Underserved Small Businesses Through Mission-Based Lenders
https://www.sba.gov/article/2023/10/20/biden-harris-administration-expands-access-capital-underserved-small-businesses-through-mission… its mission-lending Community Advantage Program as a result of its recent rule changes and the launch of 143 … Small Business Lending Company (CA-SBLC) licenses in the 7(a) Loan Program ensures that mission lenders, like CDFIs, can … -
SBA Recovery Programs Allow This Business to Keep On Cookin’ Through Pandemic
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/sba-recovery-programs-allow-business-keep-cookin-through-pandemic… Anthony Hunter. The combination of flavors was unique, and a fast-casual catering company was born. Paula, who had lost … The Black Italian received an SBA microloan as well as a grant from The City of Louisville. The funds allowed them … The Hunters received an SBA COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) to catch up on past-due bills for utilities, … -
Entrepreneurs Look at Obstacles as Child’s Play - How this Small Business Pivoted from COVID-19 with SBA Help
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/entrepreneurs-look-obstacles-childs-play-how-small-business-pivoted-covid-19-sba-help… business,” said Lauren. “It’s not exactly easy running a business that relies on social gatherings and shared equipment during a pandemic.” So, the couple turned to the tried and true … Courses. “Initially we were going to take out a massive loan to have our obstacles professionally designed and … -
Never Quit, Never Quit, Never Quit
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/never-quit-never-quit-never-quit… In its 15th year of business, Athena Construction Group, a contracting and construction company, employs 55 people, … bonding and past performance. Susan secured an SBA 504 loan, investing approximately $900,000 of her own equity, and … U.S. Marine Corps. In 2010, Athena utilized an SBA backed 7(a) and 504 loans in order to move into a permanent location … -
Taylor Chip finds sweet success with SBA’s technical and pandemic assistance programs
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Building a Solid Foundation with SBA Resources
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/building-solid-foundation-sba-resources… Building a Solid Foundation with SBA Resources Dunn Electric, LLC … after two years in business, the company was looking for a way to better grow the business. That is when Steven … company going. He received an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), EIDL Advance grant and Paycheck Protection … -
10 Stats That Explain Why Business Credit is Important for Small Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/10-stats-explain-why-business-credit-important-small-business… Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the Business Credit Insiders Circle. He is a business credit blogger for Dun and Bradstreet Credibility … for those with a lower score to get a small business loan according to Small Business by Demand Media 2015. The … -
Dreaming of Becoming an Entrepreneur? The SBA Is Here to Help.
https://www.sba.gov/blog/dreaming-becoming-entrepreneur-sba-here-help… at the highest levels, record unemployment rates, and a booming economy, which is all good news for our 30 million … be your partner as you transform your idea or dream into a thriving business. As we celebrate this important week, we … overhead requirements, and no collateral needed for some loan options. Use our free Lender Match tool to connect with … -
READOUT: Administrator Guzman Visits Rhode Island and Massachusetts to Highlight Buying American-Made and Historic Growth in New Small Businesses
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/jul/08/readout-administrator-guzman-visits-rhode-island-massachusetts-highlight-buying-american-made… and the record number of small business applications – a more than 30 percent increase – under the Biden-Harris … Jack Reed for breakfast at Pazi’s Place. Pazi’s Place is a 1950s-style diner where Administrator Guzman and Senator … Program (PPP) and COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) loans to assist with their pandemic recovery. … -
Building a Solid Foundation with SBA Resources
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/building-solid-foundation-sba-resources… Building a Solid Foundation with SBA Resources Situation Dunn … after two years in business, the company was looking for a way to better grow the business. That is when Steven … company going. He received an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), EIDL Advance grant and Paycheck Protection … -
Tradition and Service are Part of the Many Folds in the Fabric of an Oregon Community
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/tradition-and-service-are-part-many-folds-fabric-oregon-community… Catering in Ashland, Oregon and moved the business to a tiny 250 square foot kitchen in southeast Portland in 2009. … With its modest kitchen, Origami Catering soon established a loyal following for its line of unique Asian inspired … an SBA designated microlender, Casey was able to obtain a loan to not only save his business but also the technical … -
SBA-backed Financing Fuels Growth with Partner Buyout, Pandemic Relief
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/sba-backed-financing-fuels-growth-partner-buyout-pandemic-relief… started working for the company early in 2012, it was as a consultant assisting with marketing and strategic planning … CEO to reinvigorate the company. After helping it grow at a compound annual growth rate of twenty-seven percent since … Working with Choice Bank in 2018, he used an SBA-backed loan to finance the partner equity buy-out. Then in 2020, … -
Philadelphia’s FINANTA Wins SBA’s Jody Raskind Award
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/apr/20/philadelphias-finanta-wins-sbas-jody-raskind-award-0… recipient of the second ever Jody C. Raskind Lender Award, a recognition presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration to a mission-focused lender that has distinguished itself in … National Small Business Week will be recognized from May 1-7 with national events planned in Washington, D.C., New York, … -
A-Tech Environmental Consulting Company Demonstrates Growth and True Resiliency
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/tech-environmental-consulting-company-demonstrates-growth-and-true-resiliency… A-Tech Environmental Consulting Company Demonstrates Growth and True Resiliency Casandra Williams, CEO/CFO of A-Tech Consulting, Inc. runs a fast-growing, full-service, … in acquiring a 20,000 SF building using the SBA 504 loan program. A-Tech Consulting, Inc. was listed on the 2018 …