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PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) recently increased the revenue limit defining small businesses from $38.5 million to $47 million. The change, effective from January 1, 2024, …
Pennsylvania Expands Definition of Small Business, Opens More Opportunities for State Contracts Read More
EXTON, PA — For a fourth consecutive year, Seedcopa + SeedcoDE has been ranked as the #1 SBA 504 Lender in Eastern Pennsylvania by the U.S. Small Business Administration, attaining the most …
Seedcopa + SeedcoDE Ranked #1 SBA 504 Lender in Eastern Pennsylvania Read More
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman has announced that the third annual Innovation Ecosystem Summit will take place on December 13-14. The virtual event aims to connect …
Third Annual Innovation Ecosystem Summit Set to Advance American Entrepreneurship Read More
MALVERN, PA — Meridian Bank (Nasdaq: MRBK) has secured its position as a leading lender for the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Eastern Pennsylvania District. The bank came in first in …
Meridian Bank Dominates as Top SBA Lender in Eastern Pennsylvania Read More
Representative Chrissy Houlahan’s (D-PA) bipartisan Small Business Contracting Transparency Act of 2023 was unanimously passed by the House on Tuesday. The bill, H.R. 4670, introduced by Houlahan alongside Representative Pete …
House Unanimously Passes Houlahan’s Small Business Contracting Transparency Act of 2023 Read More
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small recently announced the strengthening of a longstanding partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA). The move is intended to create …
ICYMI: USDA and SBA Strengthen Ties to Boost Rural Economy and Job Creation Read More
In a recent announcement, Isabel Casillas Guzman, the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), has revealed an enhanced collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) aimed at …
SBA and USDA Join Forces to Boost Rural Economy and Job Creation Read More
When embarking on the entrepreneurial journey, one key decision often arises: Should you start a new business from scratch or buy an existing one? Both paths present unique advantages and …
Starting Fresh or Buying an Existing Business: A Strategic Guide for Entrepreneurs Read More
Isabel Guzman, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), recently revealed that the SBA has granted three new Small Business Lending Company (SBLC) licenses. This move marks the first …
U.S. Small Business Administration Announces First Expansion of SBLC Program in Over 40 Years Read More
OXFORD, PA — In light of the devastating Oxford Apartment Complex fire in Chester County on September 14, 2023, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of …
Chester County Residents Eligible for SBA Disaster Loans After Oxford Fire Read More