A franchise location, while tied to a national or regional brand, is still a small business. It is up to the franchisee to find the necessary capital to open and operate. When it comes to financing ...

The SBA delivered over $44 billion in loans nationwide in FY2025, with $1.2 billion in the Seattle District. Rural lending rose 20%, and manufacturers gained new access to capital under the Made in ...

The SBA will highlight programs and initiatives on a new tour. The Small Business Administration has made news in recent days for announcing the closure of field offices, cutting workers and rolling ...

PPP loans are fully forgivable if requirements are met. EIDL loans advance up to $15,000 don't require repayment. Other SBA ...

Leasing commercial space can appear to be the cheaper and simpler option for business owners. However, once you identify your optimal location and operations are standardized and primed for growth, ...

The Small Business Administration set records for its small-business lending in fiscal 2025 — and experts say the agency will be trying to top that in 2026. In total, the agency guaranteed 84,400 7(a) ...

A locally produced webinar will focus Wednesday on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 Loan Program. Vice President Lisa Carbajal at Cen Cal Business Finance Group will go over recent updates ...

CARLISLE – Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC) announced Thursday a regional partnership with EDC Finance Corporation. The alliance will allow businesses in Cumberland County ...

It’s a known fact that Big Sky Economic Development is the economic development agency primarily associated with Yellowstone County. However, many may not know that some of our services are also used ...