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… husband and family, Ahu finally realized her dream with a successful opening in July 2020. They support local farmers … works hands-on in every facet of the business and created a culture of excellent customer service.    With SBA assistance, Ahu has brought new flavors and a new sense of comfort food to Hawaii during a time of …

… Women In Business Champion. Susan Utsugi has always been a small business champion and recognized early on that … every opportunity.  She devoted more than 100 hours over a three-month period to develop, coordinate and facilitate … During this 10-week program, women business owners created a community of support, helping each other solve common …

… Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year. Hideo Simon is a serial entrepreneur. Since the young age of 14, he has … in all his obsessions. He created businesses spanning from a skateboard brand to a real estate investment group. As time went on, he honed his …

… his entire life, Scott Loomer watched how it evolved from a labor-intensive, back-breaking operation to an industry … the company’s revenues were at an all-time high of over $8.2 million. Scott is a staunch supporter of Habitat for Humanity. He’s donated …

… Business of the Year. Commercial Tire Source is a tire dealership founded in 2006 by Anthony Rodrigues. The … family business and brought over 13 years of experience as a mechanic to the company. Today, they have five employees … tires.   In October of 2020, Ronald received an SBA 7(a) loan to finance a portion of the sale of the business from …

… of the Year.  Rennell and Danielle’s journey is a story of grit.  Although they were operating several … in New York, they held on to their dream of opening a business in Hawaii for over ten years.  They successfully … Crust, authentic New York Style pizza in 2018.  It was a huge success and they’ve since opened two new locations, …

… has steadily grown since it opened in 2014, starting with a 1200-square foot shop and expanding to Kailua-Kona and to … the pandemic. In addition to their 3 locations, they have a mobile kiosk already built.  This 16-foot food truck will …

… as an event planner. Through these sessions, she developed a relationship where she partnered with them to plan …

… Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on all federal holidays. Serving the … Hawaii and the territory of American Samoa. Guam 400 Route 8, Suite 302 Maite , GU 96910 View Map Phone: 671-472-7277 …

… Hazelwood Café Serves Up Connections One Cup at a Time SBA Microloan Helps Young Entrepreneur Realize His … cup of coffee since the 2021 opening the Hazelwood Café, a local coffee and tea haven. His guests may find that quite … when I was cleaning stores and buildings, one of which was a coffee shop. The owner offered me a free cup, with a catch: …

… entrepreneurs, Administrator Contreras-Sweet has made it a priority to meet with small business owners all over the … will visit Pathfinder Systems Inc., Arvada. Pathfinder is a veteran and woman-owned small business that specializes in … the Export Working Capital , the Export Express Loan , and 8(a) Business Development , they have navigated government …

… degree in Medical Technology, she began working as a contract Medical Laboratory Technician at the Department of Pathology at Fort Sam Houston Army Base. She was also a caregiver for Linda Hall, who had Parkinson’s disease. … While caring for Mrs. Hall, Tess realized that being a caregiver was her true passion. In 1994 Seniors 2000 was …

… Demand Push SBA Loan Volume Down in FY 2019 BUFFALO, NY – A “perfect storm” of a healthy economy in Western New York, and reduced demand for loans from small business borrowers has led to a substantial decline in the number of small business loans …

… Why include information about people who haven’t started a business yet? Census data and other surveys don’t always … three people on average. Established businesses Meanwhile, a major feature of established small businesses is that many … through the full life cycle of business. Want to ask a trusted peer about your business venture? Whether you’re …

… appropriations, and specifically, our lending activity. As a result of the lapse, our business lending and surety … at agencies affected by the lapse and support ongoing 8(a) contracting award activity. Turning to our Office of … disaster survivors with home and business loans totaling $8.8 billion in federal assistance. I am very proud of our …