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Financing for Fitness Centers: Three Reasons to Use the SBA 504 Program

Opening and operating a fitness center requires significant upfront costs and ongoing expenses. From purchasing...
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Daily Herald: SBA 504 Financing for Ground-Up Construction

Businesses across every industry are looking for the ideal space that supports operational efficiency, employee...
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SBDCs – Free Resources for Entrepreneurs to Start, Sustain, and Scale up

Business owners - especially those at the start of their journey - wear many hats....
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SBA 504 Offers Secure Small Business Lending Option for Banks

The SBA 504 program offers banks a secure lending option to help small business clients...
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SBA 504 Program Green Energy Loans

To be eligible for an SBA 504 Green Loan, borrowers must meet one of these...
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Daily Herald: Think Big about the SBA 504 Loan

When most people envision small businesses, they typically imagine mom-and-pop shops. But did you know...
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Earth Day: Go Green with an SBA 504 Loan

According to the U.S. Green Building Council, "high-performing green buildings, particularly LEED-certified buildings, provide the...
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Financing for Child Care Services: Three Reasons to Use the SBA 504 Program

Prior to the pandemic, the child care services industry in the U.S. generated around $54.5...
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Daily Herald: Three Tips for Small Businesses Applying for an SBA 504 Loan

The SBA 504 loan program is one of the most popular financing programs offered by...
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Growth Opportunities for Manufacturers: SBA 504 Equipment Loans

Right now manufacturers in Illinois face both increased labor challenges and avenues for growth. The...

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