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HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro-Davis Administration has escalated its efforts to broaden state contracting opportunities for small businesses (SBs), small diverse businesses (SDBs), and veteran business enterprises (VBEs). This initiative …
Empowering Small Businesses: Shapiro-Davis’ Bold Move to Transform Pennsylvania’s Economic Future! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro-Davis Administration has achieved a new milestone in its commitment to economic inclusivity, setting a record for spending with small diverse businesses (SDBs) and veteran business enterprises …
Shapiro-Davis Administration Sets Record in Small Diverse Business Spending Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced that SBA 7(a) lenders may now begin accepting applications for the newly-introduced 7(a) Working Capital Pilot (WCP) Program. This …
SBA Launches New 7(a) Working Capital Pilot Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has introduced its new Business Resilience Guide, a detailed resource designed to help small business owners better prepare for and recover …
SBA Unveils Comprehensive Business Resilience Guide for Small Business Owners Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has extended the compliance deadlines for the small business lending rule, following a series of legal proceedings that temporarily halted its …
CFPB Extends Compliance Deadlines for Small Business Lending Rule Read More
NEW YORK — A new survey from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices has highlighted a critical barrier to small business growth: the lack of affordable and accessible child care. …
Lack of Affordable Child Care Hinders Small Business Growth, Goldman Sachs Survey Reveals Read More NEW YORK, NY – With National Small Business Week in full swing, a new survey from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices reveals that small business owners are gearing up …
Small Business Owners Demand Attention in 2024 Elections Amid Economic Struggles Read More
ATGLEN, PA — Zook Cabins, a Pennsylvania-based family business specializing in modular homes and cabins, has been recognized as one of America’s Fastest Growing Companies 2024 by Financial Times. The …
Zook Cabins Ranks #100 in America’s Fastest Growing Companies Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As Pennsylvania’s small businesses adjust to the rapidly changing business landscape, the state has embarked on an aggressive push to level the playing field. The Pennsylvania Department …
A New Dawn for Small Enterprises in Pennsylvania: State Paves Way for Increased Contracting Opportunities Read More
Navigating the choppy waters of small business economics is akin to captaining a ship through a stormy sea. Aside from the numerous macroeconomic factors that buffet the helm, one of …
Mastering Labor Costs: A Small Business Owner’s Guide Read More