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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.

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.

Closing announcement: Vancouver Housing Authority

April 28, 2026

Battle Ground Portfolio will rehabilitate two existing properties, Mill Creek Apartments and Mill Creek Senior Estates for families and seniors whose incomes do not exceed 60% of the area median income.

Deadline extended to May 15! Request for Qualifications (RFQ): Speakers and Facilitators for Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Technical Assistance Program

April 24, 2026

Grow America seeks qualified speakers, subject-matter experts, and facilitators to contribute to national and regional training events, virtual sessions, peer exchanges, and resource development activities under the Technical Assistance for Brownfields (TAB) collaboration.

Think You Can’t Sell Your Business? Think Again.

April 20, 2026

Buyers are out there, and they’re looking for businesses like yours. Steady revenue, real customers, and a community presence have real, transferable value.

All about ESOPs: What small business lenders need to know

April 13, 2026

An ESOP is a way for a business owner to sell a company to its employees. In an ESOP transaction, the business owner sells shares of the company to a trust, which holds them on behalf of employees.

Business Financial Statements 101: The Three Reports Every Small Business Owner Needs

April 7, 2026

There are three primary financial statements every business should maintain. Each one tracks a different aspect of the business and helps you evaluate the business as a whole.

EDA RLF Community of Practice (CoP) cohorts is now open now through April 29

March 27, 2026

In addition to monthly webinars, the RLF CoP provides training cohorts. Cohort 5 will focus on improving EDA RLF operators’ capabilities based on the findings from the recent OIG Report.

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.