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The Merchant Cash Advance Trap: How Fast Cash Can Cost You

July 19, 2026

Whether you’re weighing an MCA offer, already stuck in one, or looking for a way out, Grow America can help you find a path that supports your business.

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How Grow America’s Integrated Approach Transforms Communities: Delaware in Action

July 13, 2026

From a $73 million educational campus in downtown Wilmington to a science startup in Newark that has attracted over $1 billion in investment, Delaware is a powerful proof point for Grow America’s integrated model.

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Grow America Appoints Mary Smigelski as Director of Asset Management to Continue to Strengthen its Affordable Housing Portfolio

July 8, 2026

Grow America is proud to announce the selection of Mary Smigelski as Director of Asset Management for Housing.

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A Clear View of the Future: How Grow America Helped Washington Window & Glass Services Become a Family-Owned Business

July 6, 2026

When Crista Avron joined Washington Window & Glass Services, as an assistant, she never expected to one day own the company.

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Adam Ennis Named Next President & CEO of Grow America

June 30, 2026

Grow America, a national nonprofit that directs investment where it is needed most, is honored to announce the selection of Adam Ennis as its new President & CEO.

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What Is an Equity Injection—and Why It Can Make or Break an SBA 7(a) Loan

June 16, 2026

To help your clients avoid delays, it’s important to explain what an equity injection is, why the SBA requires it, and how recent rule changes may affect their loan.

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6 times you should pick up the phone and call your lender

June 11, 2026

Your lender isn’t just a source of money. They’re one of the few people in your corner who has seen your financials, understands your business, and has a stake in your success.

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Certified Impact Finance Professional (CIFP) Certification

June 3, 2026

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What’s Changed About Getting an SBA Loan (And How to Be Ready)

May 8, 2026

SBA lenders have always cared about credit and revenue, but that used to be most of the story. Today, they’re digging deeper into how your business actually operates.

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From Coursework to Community Impact: How Jelka Wickham Is Using Grow America’s Trainings to Expand Lending Opportunities

May 7, 2026

Knowing that stepping away from work for in-person training wasn’t an option, Jelka opted for the remote version of Grow America’s EDFP courses. She found that the online format delivered exactly what she needed.