U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA introduces new grant funding to support manufacturing in U.S.
As part of its Made in America Manufacturing initiative, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced a new funding opportunity geared for small manufacturers. The Manufacturing in America Grant initiative will provide up to $1.1 million to three eligible applicants to…
SBA approves $2.7 million in Iowa loans in August
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 41 loans for $21,596,800 to Iowa businesses in August,…
SBA announces PPP direct forgiveness portal
The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a streamlined application portal to allow borrowers with…
Frustration returns for bankers in round 2 of PPP
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Iowa banks struggled to get Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans…
Positive actions your small business can take now
By Brenda LaMarche | HR Column The entire country has been affected by the coronavirus…
More financial support coming for Iowa small businesses
By Adam Moore [email protected] There’s more support coming for Iowa small business owners facing economic…
The future of the Corridor is entrepreneurship
By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column Entrepreneurship is important for many reasons, from promoting social…
The future of the Corridor is entrepreneurship
By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column Entrepreneurship is important for many reasons, from promoting social…
SBA, AARP pair up to help mentor entrepreneurs
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial Our country has always been proud of our entrepreneurial…
New year, new business
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial This is the season of New Year’s resolutions. Whether…
SBA encourages Americans to shop small during the holidays
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial During the holiday season, Americans across the country have…
The Affordable Care Act: The Key to Open
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial There are currently 23 million self-employed entrepreneurs in the…
Exporting can help businesses expand, create jobs at home
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial In today’s global economy, selling around the world can…
How the SBA serves underserved communities
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial Each January, we honor the life and legacy of…