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Request for Proposals: CDP Washington SSBCI Fund (Contract Number: 24-74211-005)

December 1, 2025

Grow America is looking to consult with a Venture Capital expert who can collaborate to develop auditable and defensible Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

The Incalculable Cost of Waving Goodbye to a Business Customer

November 18, 2025

What does it cost to lose a small business client? This is a difficult question to answer and the consequences aren’t always immediately clear.

The 3 Surprising Industries Using New Markets Tax Credits

November 17, 2025

Even though NMTC funding is available, many business owners don’t know that their projects qualify. Here’s how businesses can take advantage of the funding to support their goals.

Sharpen your skills with Grow America’s 2026 new webinar series and short courses

November 5, 2025

Grow America’s 2026 webinar lineup delivers targeted training to help you build new skills and stay ahead of the curve.

Clark County, NV District A Tenant Improvement Grant Program

October 14, 2025

This grant program offers up to $25,000 to help you improve your property and strengthen your business presence in the unincorporated areas of Clark County, NV Commission District A.

4 Powerful Reasons to Work with a Small Business Accountant or Fractional CFO

October 14, 2025

If you’ve outgrown basic bookkeeping software but aren’t ready for a full finance team, hiring a financial professional part-time (also known as “fractional”) might be your best option.

GA Trainer Spotlight: How Andria Martinez Uses Her Depth of Knowledge to Prepare Her Students

October 6, 2025

Andria Martinez knows exactly what it’s like to sit in a Grow America class room seat. Before she was an instructor for the organization’s courses, she was a student herself.

The Silver Tsunami: Your SBA Lending Goldmine

September 11, 2025

The sheer number of retiring adults means that their businesses will be up for grabs, either through a transition plan or through an outside purchase.

Your Complete Guide to Selling Your Business (Even If You’re Not Ready Yet)

September 11, 2025

Even if you don’t plan on selling soon, setting your business up for success now can prepare you for a sale down the road.

Leaning on Character and Supporting Growth: Grow America, an SBA Loan, and a Lot of Lights

September 3, 2025

After expanding Crescent Lighting Supply to be one of the largest lighting distributors in Washington state, Grant Jones and the Crescent ownership group wanted to continue their growth by purchasing the largest lighting distributor in Arizona.