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Partnership Profile: Cuyahoga County and Grow America Expand Access to Capital and Expertise

October 5, 2026

For Grow America, partnerships like this demonstrate how local governments, lenders, technical assistance providers, and economic development organizations can combine their respective strengths to help businesses grow and communities prosper.
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What SBA’s new SOP means for 7(a) lending

October 1, 2026

Another update to SBA’s rulebook just landed — a new SOP (50 10 8.1) took effect on October 1, 2026 and touches several parts of how 7(a) loans get made.
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September 29, 2026

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Rebuilding and growing Western North Carolina small businesses

September 23, 2026

Dedicated SBA 7(a) Financing to Help You Recover, Expand, and Grow.
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Is your business bookkeeping holding back your loan application?

September 6, 2026

This article walks you through what clean books look like, what lenders need to see, and when to start preparing so you’re ready when it’s time to apply.
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How to Present Grow America’s Second Look Program as Part of Your Lending Toolkit

September 2, 2026

Finding the right capital for your clients and guiding them to the right fit, even if it’s not at your institution, creates an ongoing and supportive relationship.
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August 17, 2026
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Adam Ennis Assumes Leadership of Grow America as New President & CEO

August 17, 2026

Grow America today welcomes Adam Ennis as its new President & Chief Executive Officer. Unanimously selected by the Grow America Board of Directors following an extensive nationwide search, Ennis officially assumes his new role today.
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Ready to bring more small business capital to your community? Your step-by-step guide to launching a loan fund

August 16, 2026

Running a successful loan fund takes underwriting expertise, portfolio management, marketing know-how, and more. Grow America brings that expertise to you from day one, so you’re not building it from scratch.
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Why profit matters more than revenue when you apply for a business loan

August 6, 2026

When you apply for an SBA loan, lenders review where your business stands financially. Revenue is certainly part of the conversation, but it isn’t the number that carries the most weight.