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… World War II when she was 9 years old with her family to a new country where they didn’t even know the language but … assisted with her business plan, and provided her a loan as an SBA Microlender. Sara also has received exporting … to participate in the SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders program, which is a six-month long executive leadership …

… continuously advocating on their behalf.” ChallengeHer is a government contracting education initiative that aims to … SBA’s  Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program, and provide an avenue for government agencies to … small business contractors.   “WIPP is honored to be a national partner on this much needed and well-respected …

… Draw Events received an Economic Injury Disaster Loan in August 2020, as well as an EIDL Advance. Those funds … summer and as he reboots his full operation for 2022.  A solopreneur, Draw Events directly supports about a dozen … rubber duck in Duluth, but thanks in part to the EIDL program, we should be able to once again do so. … The Show …

… – The U.S. Small Business Administration today issued a direct final rule that will allow governors to petition the … to designate HUBZone status to certain covered areas.  A covered area is an area in a state that is located outside … “Governor-designated covered areas” under the HUBZone program.  Under the rule, a governor may submit one petition …

… Accelerator Fund Competition.  The recipients will receive a total of $3.4 million in prizes to boost the economic … created the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition in 2014 as a way to make new connections and strengthen existing bonds … now part of the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition program.  “Accelerators serve entrepreneurs in a broad set of …

… 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 … participated in the Women’s Business Center’s Propellor program, designed to help women entrepreneurs gain the skills …

… will officially announce the return of ChallengeHER—a government contracting education initiative to help … SBA’s Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract program.  The ChallengeHer initiative is a co-sponsorship with Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) …

… from Service to Startup August 28, 2018 You’ve reached a turning point in your military career. You’re transitioning … Read more about Larry Stubblefield You’ve reached a turning point in your military career. You’re transitioning … the U.S. Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Program (TAP), and continues with free business counseling, …

… structure in the state was erected in town to commemorate a major turning point in the Revolutionary War, The … Battle Monument. In the spring, Bennington updated a historical downtown block when it renovated three buildings … of ownership. First, they created The Book Bank. It is a program people can enroll in to send friends and family a …

… Your Small Business Milestones December 21, 2017 If you’re a small business owner just starting out or you’ve been in … the first month you made a profit, to securing that first loan and opening a second location, these are all important … Business Centers (WBCs), and the national SCORE mentoring program. During fiscal year 2017, there were 1.4 million …

… in grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME).  These … year. For more information on the SBA’s PRIME grants and a list of this year’s grantees, go online to … makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small …

… day,” said Cortney and Chris Keene. Keene Perspectives is a center-based business model providing early intervention … variety of SBA support including the VtSBDC, a 7a startup loan and Paycheck Protection Program loans. In 2021, Cortney Keene graduated from Emerging …

… invention. For one young entrepreneur in Wichita, becoming a new father after losing his job with only unemployment … income spurred him to act. Jordan Harris started a cleaning company in 2015 when he saved some money from his … there from 2006 to 2008. After graduating, Lance was a program manager that oversaw a cleaning crew at another …

… U.S. Small Business Administration urges everyone to have a disaster preparedness plan to save lives and dollars.  … occurs. Additional information about the SBA’s Disaster Loan Program and the loan application process can be obtained by …

… 'Made in Kansas' It’s not often that you hear about a thriving manufacturer that continues to grow in its 80th … of the new facility in October 2021 after obtaining SBA 7(a) and 504 loan financing. Dan Smoots complimented the assistance …

… Month, t he U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) held a two-day Women’s Business Summit on March 28-29, 2023, which … small businesses. “Every time someone moves to start a new business, it’s an act of hope.  It’s an act of hope.  … entrepreneurs through the Women’s Business Center Grant Program,” said Smith . Along the way, we’ve helped hundreds …

… build back better from the economic crisis brought on by a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. The virtual summit will honor the … Casillas Guzman announced National Small Business Week in a video message . “As the voice for America’s 30 million …

… of the Year WASHINGTON – Avante Mezzanine Partners, a woman-owned fund of Los Angeles, Calif. has been named the … Small Business Person of the Year, have been invited to a recognition ceremony as part of National Small Business … Almost 60 years later, the office manages the current SBIC program, which operates as a fund of funds by providing U.S. …