Additional resources for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs

She also completed the US Small Business Administration, Office of Investment and Innovation’s SBIR Outreach, Training and Technical Assistance Program,enabling her to coach farmers preparing applications for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Small Business Innovation and Research grant funding. In addition, in 2018 she was recognized for outstanding service related to Extension education by Gamma Sigma Delta, The Honor Society of Agriculture. As Office Manager, Tiffany Thompson oversees the day-to-day activities of the Lead Office, scheduling meetings, spearheading internal communication, and coordinating events.

Center For Small Business Finance

I highly recommend the Kentucky SBDC, they are a great resource for my business and especially during the Covid crisis. They have connected me with SBA resources and answered many questions. I’ve found the help tremendously impactful during a very crazy and uncertain time. Money Smart for Small Business is an instructor-led curriculum that introduces topics related to starting and managing a business.

Business Loan and Growth Programs

A recent report by “Bloomberg” shows 76% of Americans are afraid of running out of money in retirement. The rising cost of long-term care, economic conditions, market volatility, longer life expectancy, fewer pensions, and the need to fund your retirement has many Americans uneasy about the future. At TD Wealth, we understand your dedication and hard work is what got you where you are today. We want you to feel confident in continuing your wealth journey with us. Michael has assisted restaurants of all sizes, food trucks, farmers markets and farm stands, as well as small grocery stores and chains.

  • Learn from entrepreneurs and industry experts on small business finance, leadership, and more.
  • Aleshia Marshall, who graduated with her MBA from Clarion University, is a dedicated business consultant who assists startup and existing businesses in Potter, Elk, and McKean counties.
  • FAME’s commercial loan insurance insures a portion of loans made through participating financial institutions.
  • Using our new online learning portal, you can view videos that will help guide you through a checklist for starting a new business.
  • SBDCs are hosted by leading universities and state economic development agencies and funded through a partnership with the SBA.

Certificates in international trade and exporting from Thunderbird Management School. Assisted in launching the CIM program that provided the primary PC and CAD/CAM training for a Fortune 100 Company. Initiated the launch of the international trade program at Gannon University. Provided strategic direction for the launch of a blended learning program for nascent entrepreneurs at KUSBDC.

Business Roadmap

Innovation Institute – Funding to assist in supporting the ecosystem for innovation and industry cluster growth across Massachusetts. Bits to Bytes – The MLSC launched Bits to Bytes to provide grants for scientific projects that generate and analyze large datasets to answer pressing life science questions, and to attract and train data scientists in the Commonwealth. MGCC actively maintains thislist of resourcesto support small business success. Keep up with FDIC announcements, read speeches and testimony on the latest banking issues, learn about policy changes for banks, and get the details on upcoming conferences and events. Small businesses make up 99.7% of all business establishments in Puerto Rico.

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You should consult your own professional advisors for any such advice. Any action you take based upon the Information is strictly at your risk and based upon your decision and we will not be liable for any losses or damages in connection with the Information. Since 1978 we have been a leading small business lender, award-winning non-profit and advocate for entrepreneurs. “The entire team at CDC Small Business Finance has been supportive of my individual goals and has really taken the time to help my business succeed.” From meetings with congress people to supporting the passage of the Truth-In-Lending bill to testifying in front of the house and senate small business committees, we are dedicated to being a strong advocate for entrepreneurs. Since 1978, we have been dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, including the underserved, grow and succeed.

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