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… Geneva Supply Commits to Wisconsin Using SBA-backed 504 Loan for Building Purchase Mark Becker and … and the community. In 2017 they used a $1.6 million SBA-backed loan with Wisconsin Business Development to help … Peterson were SBA Wisconsin's 2020 Small Businesspersons of the Year. They obtained a Paycheck Protection Program loan …
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Elegant Stitches Finding Their Way with Contracting to Expand and Scale a Multigenerational Family Business
… by two Ghanaian immigrants who began from the basement of their home until Alfred Enchill was able to steadily save … recommended him to check out 8(a) certification with the SBA in addition to working with the state agencies. In 2019, … Building a Reputation Elegant Stitches since receiving SBA 8(a) certification, has worked with government agencies … -
PPP Profile - Newton Specialty Retailer Capitalizes on Pet Industry Trends
… on Pet Industry Trends Pets are often considered members of our families, even as our best friends. We rely on them in … opened its doors last December with the help of an SBA-guaranteed loan. The business got off on the right foot … options to meet its pet parents’ needs. Thanks to an SBA-backed Paycheck Protection Loan (PPP) through US Bank, … -
COVID-19 Coping Tips for Small Business Owners
… to establish a balanced and healthy lifestyle outside of work. Here are some tips from the National Institutes of … set up a video chat or phone appointment with a local SBA resource partner . Make Time to Unwind Intentionally … of a business mentor. Find a business mentor near you with SBA’s local assistance tool . During these difficult times, … -
Native American-Owned Creative Company Sending SmokeSygnals for Broader Impact
… by her passion for storytelling and amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities. A citizen of the Wampanoag … some breathing room to reassess its strategy. Supported by SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury … business in New England to receive this certification. The SBA’s Empower to Grow Program provided critical training and … -
Seven Ways to Start Your Business Continuity Plan
… business shutdowns were a common denominator for many of these disasters. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. ET hosted by SBA and Agility Recovery. Click here to register for the … -
SBDC Helps Gourmet Cookie Company Out of a Sticky Situation and Into a New and Bigger Production Facility
… SBDC Helps Gourmet Cookie Company Out of a Sticky Situation and Into a New and Bigger Production … them in securing $1,655,000 in financing, including an SBA backed 7(a) loan for $660,000 through Readycap Lending, LLC, to purchase the building, and a 7(a) SBA Express loan for $120,500 through Banner Bank to assist … -
Reuniting Families Just Part of the Job for Local Entrepreneur
… Reuniting Families Just Part of the Job for Local Entrepreneur Hugs, smiles and tears of … vendor.” Sharma soon discovered he also qualified for the SBA’s ( U.S. Small Business Administration ) 8(a) Business … with an application to join our 8(a) Program,” explained SBA Western Pa District Director Dr. Kelly Hunt. “Not only … -
Mistakes Happen! This Product Rework Company Fixes Them
… Them Today in the apparel, footwear, accessories, and much of the consumer goods sector, most products destined for U.S. … the help of several local agencies in Nevada such as the SBA, the U.S. Commercial Service and the Nevada Governor’s … about the impact of being able to travel overseas through SBA's STEP program. … Mistakes Happen! This Product Rework … -
Yes, We’ve Got Cheese
… yogurt manufacturing to another level with assistance from SBA programs and services. In Puerto Rico, more milk is … consumed. Almost a decade ago, Wanda Otero took advantage of that excess milk to create the first artisan aged cheese … Wanda received approval for financial assistance under the SBA’s Certified Development Company Loan program. Also known … -
Three Sisters Reinvent the Family Farm into a World Class Cheese Producer
… into a World Class Cheese Producer After nearly 100 years of dairy farming along the Northern California coastline, the … in Petaluma, CA, which was made possible through the SBA 504 loan program and approved by Capital Access Group, a … Reyes Farmstead Cheese was able to take advantage of the SBA 504 program’s low down payment and low, fixed interest … -
10 Ways to Keep Your Mobile Devices (and the Data on Them) More Secure
… email messages -- can be lost or stolen. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita Campbell runs online information … 1. Use a Secure Lock Screen If someone gets ahold of your device, the last thing you want is for them to just … - always check to make sure you have devices with you. SBA News … Mobile devices pose heightened security risks. … -
SCORE Mentor Provides Courage and Confidence to First-time Business Owners
… analyzing their financial model, assessing the viability of the market, and giving them the courage to move forward. … a new learning opportunity. Peter and Lauren utilized the SBA Paycheck Protection Program loan to retain their … and Pantry continues to thrive. With the help of an SBA 504 loan, Peter and Lauren purchased the real estate in … -
SBA-backed Loans Help Patisserie Share Their Sweet Creations
… SBA-backed Loans Help Patisserie Share Their Sweet Creations … and eventually married a French chef. After 10 years of costuming and many years as an expat, she landed in San … that the time had come to separate. Chase and the SBA loan guaranty programs, helped them achieve this goal. In … -
How to Write Your Business Plan, 2019 Style
… in 2019? This is a good time to go over the essentials of how to write, review, and manage your business plan. Tim … done. They reduce incentive. In my experience, people identity with goals they can reach. Planning, Not Just a Plan … business plan outlines and recommended contents. The SBA site hosting this post has several. Common … -
Why Veterans Are Well-Suited to Become Business Owners—And the Lessons You Can Learn from Them
… Them November 21, 2019 Anyone who served in any branch of the armed forces is already in possession of these … readily available to learn right now. Robert Irvine SBA Blog Contributor Robert Irvine is a celebrity chef and … I live by: Nothing is impossible. For information about SBA’s resources for veterans, visit www.sba.gov/veterans . … -
Filling a Niche with a Unique Business Concept -- Pieces: Board Game Bar and Restaurant
… -- Pieces: Board Game Bar and Restaurant The daughter of an immigrant who moved back to the Philippines and a first … after the city of St. Louis lifted the mandate. She used SBA Paycheck Protection Program loans to pay and keep Pieces … works as a director of the Soulard Business Association (SBA) which helps Soulard businesses with free marketing and … -
Strength, Resilience, and a Little Sauce are the Ingredients for a New Beginning in Oregon
… parents escaped Vietnam in 1976 after the capital city of Saigon fell to North Vietnam, they would embark on a … a decrease in revenue, they applied for a loan under the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which provided a … without the help of the SBDC and its partnership with the SBA.” … Strength, Resilience, and a Little Sauce are the … -
On Your Mark, Get Set, Bake a Granola Business!
… Best Ever Granola Sarah Kaminski admittedly made a bunch of bad homemade granola over the years. But when the perfect … running a small granola company had Kaminski visiting the SBA’s (U.S. Small Business Administration’s) Women’s Business … now bake approximately 400 pounds of granola each week. SBA Western Pa. District Director Dr. Kelly Hunt is pleased … -
Lorena Cantarovici, owner of Maria Empanada named Colorado’s 2017 Small Business Person of the Year winner
… Lorena Cantarovici, owner of Maria Empanada named Colorado’s 2017 Small Business Person … assistance in making these dreams possible by attending a SBA-funded partner of her local SBDC, and attended a workshop … physical location to meet the increase demand. Utilizing a SBA microloan lender Colorado Enterprise Fund, she obtained a …