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… the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act – a landmark piece of legislation signed into law on July 26, … the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act – a landmark piece of legislation signed into law on July 26, … Right now, the national unemployment rate is just 3.7% -- nearly the lowest in the past 50 years. Small …

… only see Maine as the place to visit the coast and get a lobster roll, Mainers and fellow New Englanders know that … state also has some of the best outdoor activities just a short drive inland. Matt Polstein certainly knew that and … all of the plans he had put on hold since 2008. With a 7a loan from Katahdin Trust in 2021, New England Outdoor Center …

… our communities February 14, 2018 February 14 celebrates a day of love and commitment. It’s not only Valentine’s Day – … the business in 2015 with the help of an SBA-guaranteed loan that helped them renovate an old warehouse in an … business, and right now demand for the SBA’s signature 7(a) loans is high – lending the first fiscal quarter of this …

… marketing strategies for the winter holidays. It is also a crucial time to make sure you have a plan in place if severe winter weather strikes. Snow, ice, … estimated 25 percent of businesses don’t open again after a major disaster, according to the Institute for Business and …

… clay preparation to creation, and then finishing.  After a few years of bootstrapping the business, Miriam stayed lean – next building a pottery manufacturing operation on the land she owned … Director of Economic Development and Brenda Bobadilla, Loan Officer at Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corp., …

… Circle Elizabethtown, NC 28337 Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Closed: Sundays Carteret County Sound Bank 5039 … on the locations of Disaster Recovery Centers and the loan application process can be obtained by calling the SBA …

… to Growth in the Black-Owned Business Community February 7, 2023 Black entrepreneurs are a pillar of the U.S. economy. This Black History Month, the … financing, the SBA reduces lender risk through its loan programs . SBA-guaranteed loans carry competitive terms …

… Group was named the 2024 National Exporter of the Year . A specialty manufacturer of contact lenses and glasses, … Region: Diamond Antenna and Microwave Corporation.  A Littleton, Massachusetts-based provider of radio frequency … that used Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) assistance and loan forgiveness provided by the SBA.   Mid-Atlantic Region: …

… Americans, particularly in marginalized communities. The 9.7 million American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian … tribal entities to partner with SBA at the center of a hub and spoke network. These hubs then support spoke … 25 spokes. This is an incredible return on investment on a $5 million investment for the taxpayer – one can only …

… on his upstart business. The wager paid off. Fulfilling a childhood dream of residing and owning a business in Forest County, the Canonsburg, Pennsylvania … a small section.” Martincic not only used an SBA-backed loan to purchase the building but also the SBA’s COVID-19 …

… Preparing to Pivot a Generational Family Business When the pandemic hit historic … hit them harder than most, forcing them to close without a strategy or a backup plan.  With super thin margins, losing … Grant along with the $150K Economic Injury Disaster Loan, Frank made sure to secure the funding which ended up …

… women-owned businesses in the U.S. Thankfully, we’ve come a long way since then: The number of women-owned firms now … 2012 and 2019, and the opportunity for continued growth is a welcomed trend. This Women’s History Month , the SBA … self-assessments, visit the Ascent website . Funding: SBA loan programs can help women entrepreneurs start and sustain …

… awarded this year’s Small Business Person of the Year at a ceremony and reception at the United States Institute of … Center, she applied for and was approved for an SBA-backed 7(a) loan that provided the capital she needed to expand her …

… SBDC Helps Gourmet Cookie Company Out of a Sticky Situation and Into a New and Bigger Production … securing $1,655,000 in financing, including an SBA backed 7(a) loan for $660,000  through Readycap Lending, LLC, to purchase …

… Source Woodworking in 2007 after having spent more than a decade working for other businesses seeing how woodworking … treated employees as replaceable while not paying them a livable wage and thought that it could be done differently. … turned to SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) which provided …

… ago today, President Biden signed E.O. 14017 , directing a whole-of-government approach to assessing vulnerabilities … the resilience of, critical supply chains.  As a result of that executive order, the SBA sought to work … support for manufacturers: Provided $4.5 billion in loan guarantees to 4,868 small manufacturers in calendar year …

… by SBA Administrator Linda McMahon on April 30, during a luncheon held at the U.S. Institute of Peace, in … growth.  In 2014, SeaDek made international expansion a key component of their strategic plan. Since then, exports … of all exporters are small businesses. The SBA’s export loan programs help American small businesses reach customers …

… their dreams of business ownership and turned them into a reality -- strengthening communities and America’s economy. … Conduct market research.  If you have an idea for a business but aren’t sure if it is feasible, doing your due … through bootstrapping, crowdfunding or a small business loan. SBA will work with you to prepare for the loan …

… Closing the Door on a Dream Opens the Doors to Many More in Oregon In 2002, Cecil DelaCruz was one of a handful of engineers and technicians tasked to oversee the … of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), an SBA-backed loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed …

… Award winners for their resilience in the aftermath of a disaster. Since 1998, the SBA has presented Phoenix Awards … selflessness, ingenuity and tenacity in the aftermath of a disaster, while contributing to the rebuilding of their … clean-up.  Stephanie received an SBA disaster loan for $197,000 to cover working capital needs and repair …