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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.
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.
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.
Grow America’s Entrepreneur Academy and Credit Union 1 Launch National Partnership to Drive Small Business Credit Readiness
August 4, 2026
Grow America’s Entrepreneur Academy and Credit Union 1 today announced a national partnership designed to help small businesses become capital-ready.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.