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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration said it will close fiscal year 2025 with the highest volume of small business lending in its history, fueled by what officials …
SBA Reports Record $44.8B in Small Business Loans as Confidence Surges Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration will waive most upfront fees for small manufacturers in fiscal year 2026, a move officials say will expand access to capital and …
SBA Waives Loan Fees to Fuel Small Manufacturers’ Role in U.S. Comeback Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has introduced its first loan program specifically designed to support small manufacturers, a sector that accounts for 98% of all U.S. …
SBA Launches First-Ever MARC Loan Program to Boost U.S. Manufacturing Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a complaint in federal court seeking to halt Air AI Technologies and its operators from making allegedly deceptive claims about …
FTC Sues Air AI Over Alleged Deceptive Earnings Claims and Refund Promises Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards, a nationwide recognition of the role small businesses play in …
SBA Opens Nominations for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is inviting small businesses to apply for funding through its Small Business Advantage Grant Program, which helps finance energy efficiency …
Pennsylvania DEP Offers Grants to Help Small Businesses Cut Energy Costs and Pollution Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering up to $7.5 million in new Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) funding to bolster domestic manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, and …
SBA Announces $7.5 Million in Funding to Boost U.S. Manufacturing and Innovation Read More
EXTON, PA — Now in its 4th year, the Chester County New Business Champions (NBC) Microgrant Program has reached a significant milestone by providing a grand total of $266,000 in professional …
Chester County Microgrant Program Reaches $266K Milestone, Empowering 175 Small Businesses Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has introduced a new tool designed to bolster domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. The Make Onshoring Great Again …
Revolutionizing ‘Made in America’: New SBA Portal Puts U.S. Businesses First! Read More
EXTON, PA — Citadel Credit Union has achieved authorization as an official Small Business Administration (SBA) lender, marking a pivotal milestone in its efforts to support Philadelphia’s small business community. …
Citadel Credit Union Becomes SBA Lender, Boosting Support for Philadelphia’s Small Businesses Read More