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… SBA-backed Financing Fuels Growth with Partner Buyout, … defense, and medical technology industries. Its team of over 100 professional engineers create software solutions … when the pandemic hit in 2020, Schwartzbauer turned to the SBA for assistance once again. Working with Choice Bank in …
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11 Million Reasons to Celebrate National Women's Small Business Month
… Bridget Weston Pollack Bridget Weston Pollack is the VP of Marketing and Communications at the SCORE Association, … 11 million woman-owned businesses in the U.S. — 38 percent of all businesses — supporting nearly nine million jobs and … who want to develop their businesses in this area. The SBA's Woman-Owned Small Business Program can help woman-owned … -
Hispanic Heritage Month Success Story
… utilizing the Paycheck Protection Program and securing an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan to keep the business open. In the second quarter of 2022, Hispanic Market Solution finally began to see a … in sales – a testament to the resilience and stabilization of the economy. The Hispanic Market Opportunity Today, the … -
SVOG Spotlight: Academy of Music Theatre
… SVOG Spotlight: Academy of Music Theatre Northampton’s historic Academy of Music theatre has been offering a platform for local, … for performing virtual concerts. At this pivotal time, the SBA’s Shuttered Venues Operators Grant was then made … -
SVOG Spotlight Series: Cappella Clausura
… by Amelia LeClair, with the mission to highlight music of female composers from the 9th century to present-day. The … their first-ever, full-time Executive Director in August of 2019 – a positive sign that the company was growing. No … stakeholders engaged. LeClair stayed connected with the SBA Massachusetts District Office during the crisis, and … -
8 Tips for Building Your Business Support Network
… for ColorComm, an organization that aims to uplift women of color in the communications field. Follow her on Twitter: … beyond your typical inner circle and broaden your network of support. Consider the following strategies in either … and like-minded contacts. 3. SCORE: Supported by the SBA, SCORE is a nonprofit that helps entrepreneurs launch and … -
2022 Arkansas Small Business Person of the Year: Jaim Krutz, Owner of Big Cuppa, LLC
… 2022 Arkansas Small Business Person of the Year: Jaim Krutz, Owner of Big Cuppa, LLC In 2016, Jaim Krutz and her husband Marty … Emerging Leaders Program and financing through the SBA pandemic programs, Big Cuppa, LLC now boasts 3 locations, … -
Teaching High-Tech Skills and Building for the Future
… all associated industries. The company supports a range of products from production to development and maintains the … and aerospace industries. With the help of over $3.2 M in SBA-backed financing, and a close relationship with their … sustainably employable future.” For more information on SBA programs, loans, and manufacturing initiatives, visit … -
Little Hat Creek Farm
… in rural Roseland, Virginia. Sitting in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the farm produces vegetables, … start-up costs were low, but they were paying rent on much of their equipment. Slowly, they began to make investments in … financing for the second half of their loan through an SBA 7(a) loan from University of Virginia Community Credit … -
Columbia Small Business Grows Despite Difficult Times
… Difficult Times Karen R. Jenkins, President and CEO of KRJ Consulting (KRJC) founded her company to assist Family … services, until the Jenkins family experienced a crisis of their own. In 2015, Jenkins’ father became seriously ill … the storm,” said Jenkins. “With the right assistance from SBA, SBDC and the PTAC we were still able to grow a … -
South Florida District ‘Three-peats’ Capital Success with $1B in Small Business Lending
… with $1B in Small Business Lending MIAMI – In the spirit of a well-known Miami dynasty, the South Florida District of … network of trained lending professionals and hardworking SBA-recognized resource partners.” Top 5 YTD 7(a) Lenders … 307 loans/$35,620,900 For information on SBA Loan programs or to see a complete list of year-to-date … -
Experience Natural Remedies that Enhance Healing and Rejuvenate the Skin
… successful wellness brand, pioneer the use and importation of moringa oil and emu oil to Mexico, and thrive as a … herbs and flowers, which expanded into a second line of vegan-friendly products with Moringa oil. Alongside her … Association. The STEP grant and support from IDOC and the SBA has been significant in their growth in Mexico. This … -
Latina-Owned Business Thriving in the Permian Basin
… Tanya Manriquez Lujan as the 2022 Small Business Person of the Year for the Odessa Area. Tanya owns West Texas … and articulation disorders. Tanya holds a certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech, Language, … year, 2021, they were approved for a 1.2-million-dollar SBA 504 loan to begin constructing four new state-of-the-art … -
Are You Ready to Export?
… growing, and greatly values U.S. products and services? Of course you are! Answering yes to that doesn’t necessarily … growing, and greatly values U.S. products and services? Of course you are! Answering yes to that doesn’t necessarily … YOUR BUSINESS FOR INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION Utilize the SBA Export Business Planner to help prepare your export … -
Maine Small Business Exporter of the Year Belle Cove
… Maine Small Business Exporter of the Year Belle Cove If there is one Maine product that is … it would not be until 2014 that she took advantage of the opportunity presented by Maine’s seafood industry, … support of her fellow entrepreneurs in Maine, the SBA is pleased to name Belle Cove, LLC as the 2024 Small … -
Maine 2024 Young Entrepreneur of the Year W.E. Farm
… Maine 2024 Young Entrepreneur of the Year W.E. Farm Aroostook County has been shaped by its family owned farms, and over the years the importance of preserving the farming traditions has become clear. At a … efforts to preserve small farms in Aroostook County, the SBA is pleased to name Candace Edgecomb as the 2024 Young … -
Bubba Restaurant Celebrates Economic Recovery with PRIDE
… days for Chris Diebel. The co-owner and managing partner of Bubba is proud of the restaurant industry’s resiliency and ongoing support … and bring back many of its 34 employees. A recent SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund award is now positioning … -
Prosper Africa: A New Initiative to Expand U.S. Trade with Africa
… M. Glaccum is the Associate Administrator for the Office of Manufacturing and Trade at the U.S. Small Business … small businesses in Africa’s emerging markets? With six of the ten fastest-growing economies in the world and over … look to Africa for your next customer, and ask how the SBA can help get you there. International … There are … -
Omaha-based Company Uses Payroll Protection Program Loan to Provide Meals and Mortgages
… Loan to Provide Meals and Mortgages Wade Mayfield, owner of Omaha-based Thermal Services, Inc., is a big believer in finding your “why” - why you get out of bed every day. Wade’s “why” is very clear – he views … Loan . This forgivable loan program, guaranteed by the SBA, was created under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and … -
Leading the Way with 8(a)
… Zhensen Huang saw a need to create his own team of experts – one centered on technical competency, agility, … Solutions in Rockville, Maryland. The initial years of growth at Precise were challenging. By the start of 2013, … led his firm to new heights, he was recognized as the SBA’s Maryland 2019 Small Business Person of the Year. … …