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Grow America announces national workshop series for brownfield revolving loan funds (RLFs)
March 13, 2026
Grow America and ICMA lead the Technical Assistance for Brownfields (TAB) for EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan Funds (RLF) program to empower new and existing grantees by improving financial capacity, networking, and training.
How to Sell Your Business Part 2: 5 Types of Buyers for Your Business When You’re Ready to Sell
March 9, 2026
When you understand who the potential buyers are and how those sales typically unfold, you can take practical steps now to position the company and the future owners for success.
Partners in Action: How Grow America and the City of Long Beach Helped TLC Interpreting and Translation Services Expand On-Demand Services
February 19, 2026
For Johanna and Margarita, working with Grow America felt like a partnership. Johanna shares that “Grow America was hands-on with helping us find a way to get the funding.
Why small business acquisition loans need a different approach
February 13, 2026
Grow America has built its practice around business acquisitions. We have years of experience structuring these types of deals, which means we know how to navigate the complexities that trip up conventional lenders and can spot common pitfalls before they become problems.
How to Sell Your Business Part 1: Formalizing Business Practices
February 9, 2026
Formalizing your business might feel like a big lift, but the payoff is a business that runs more efficiently today and commands a higher valuation tomorrow.
Daniel Marsh: I am announcing my retirement
January 21, 2026
After more than 50 years dedicated to economic and community development, and nearly a decade serving as President and CEO of this small but mighty organization, the time has come for me to announce my retirement.
Grow America Earns ‘A+’ S&P Global Rating, Signaling Strength for the Community Development Sector
January 16, 2026
Grow America (formerly NDC) has received an ‘A+’ issuer credit rating (ICR) with a stable outlook from S&P Global Ratings. This rating highlights the organization’s significant financial stability and its long-standing commitment to increasing capital flow for community development in underserved urban and rural areas nationwide.
How Partnerships Keep Doors Open: Bryan Doxford on Grow America’s Second Look Program
January 12, 2026
We sat down with Bryan to discuss how the Second Look Program works, why it creates wins for everyone involved, and where he sees the biggest opportunities ahead.
5 conversations to have with your lender to build trust and set yourself up for an approval
January 8, 2026
Communication with your lender is crucial to funding approval. In fact, your communication with your lender matters almost as much as your financials.
Grow America recognizes Raquel Favela
January 2, 2026
Grow America celebrates the leadership and accomplishments of Raquel Favela, Executive Managing Director of Technical Advisory Services, whose tenure strengthened Grow America’s partnerships and expanded its national reach in housing, economic development, and community finance.