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… . #SBDCsCelebrate40 Disaster Emergency Planning Managing a Business … The SBDCs Celebrate 40 Years of Assistance to …

… Jamie Stillman and CEO Julie Robbins on May 6, during a luncheon held at the U.S. Institute of Peace, in Washington, D.C. “EarthQuaker Devices is a great example of how a small business can flourish by entering the international …

… Tribal College Small Business Achievement (TCSBA) grant, a new pilot program to support Native American economic … and universities of up to $250,000 each annually for a maximum five-year period. This is the first partnership of … Community Navigators grantees are: Black Hills Community Loan Fund  Indian Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. The SBA’s …

… It’s safe to say that the U.S. is in something of a small business era: According to Pew Research Center,  86% of Americans believe that small businesses are having a positive effect on the way things are going in the country. Retailers make up a significant portion of that figure. In fact, from …

… Olson Custom Designs (OCD), based in Indianapolis, is a high-tech machine shop and training facility that … for all associated industries. The company supports a range of products from production to development and … love of car racing and experiences in the pit into a cutting-edge, high-tech, multi-faceted machine shop able to …

… small businesses. Recent flooding in Louisiana points to a hard rule: when your business is cut off from clients, … your assets and becoming resilient in the face of a natural disaster, cyberattack, or random power outage is having a solid business continuity plan. The cost of developing a …

… and dust suppression systems.  Process Panda is a business consulting company specializing in creating and … the structure and actionable processes needed to bring a small business owner’s vision to life.  As a former Chairman of WBENC-West and long-time partner with …

… Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) is set to receive a $149,000 grant from the U.S. Small Business … mission-oriented, non-profit lenders access to SBA’s 7(a) loan guarantees to help small businesses that have outgrown …

… Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (American PAPR), a veteran-led manufacturer of American-made personal protective equipment (PPE) and later toured a Hurricane Ida-impacted neighborhood tavern, Lucey’s Lounge … small businesses impacted by Hurricane Ida, she remains a fierce advocate and champion for American entrepreneurs …

… are passionate about helping others and were looking for a challenge where they could use their creativity to make … Marshon Kempf, the President and CEO, found she had a lot to learn about business ownership and creating a … small businesses. Her Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan was essential to the cash flow of the business, allowing …

… communities.  National Small Business Week also includes a  free, educational Virtual Summit from April 30 - May 1. … of AI (presented by Visa) Securing Your Small Business in a Work-From-Anywhere World (presented by T-Mobile) Learn … Your Side Hustle into a Business & Securing Your First Loan (presented by NerdWallet) Future of Commerce 2024 …

… by three years of supervised release for orchestrating a $6.1 million investment fraud scheme and fraudulently … business, while others believed they were investing into a non-existent marijuana dispensary business. Contrary to … used the funds to pay for personal expenses and to operate a Ponzi scheme, where he used money from new investors to pay …

… & CEO Viona Zhong had spent several years working as a marketing professional and attending trade shows … her own ecommerce business offering custom displays at a higher quality and affordable price.  In 2009, she launched … with a banker during the program and secured a commercial loan to purchase her building in Richmond, Texas.  Viona …

… SBIC program, as well as his private sector experience as a subordinated debt lender and private equity investor in … to have the opportunity to be at the SBA and work with a group of highly knowledgeable and experienced professionals,” Shepard said. “As a team, we will strive to be good stewards of the taxpayer …

… Calif. In his April 29th proclamation declaring May 1-7 as National Small Business Week, President Barack Obama … half of all Americans, small businesses have always been a vital part of our country’s economy.” He added “Across … National Small Business Week will be recognized from May 1-7 with national events planned in Washington, D.C., New York, …

… Small Business Person of the Year, will be honored in a virtual event that will be held September 22-24, 2002, … nation’s small businesses look to pivot and recover toward a stronger economy.   Spell Capital Mezzanine was selected … subordinated debt and non-control equity to businesses in a variety of industries across the United States.  It …

… 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 …

… and local organizations across the country will host a  series of virtual and in-person events to highlight the … help get their businesses off the ground. The SBA has made a number of key changes in the past year to expand access to … members, veterans and military spouses. Overhauling its  loan program to expand access to capital for veteran-owned …

… was diagnosed with Stage 2 Non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a cancer of the immune system, that usually starts in the … you’ve been talking about your childhood dream of owning a vacuum repair store, I’m going to send you to the Small … up a line of credit that enabled him to land a start-up loan. Three years later, in 2018, he opened the doors to High …