America’s entrepreneurs are innovative, brave and impactful…utilizing their skills/creativity to not only support their own families, but to make our neighborhoods vibrant places to live and work. Consider the ways our economies are improved when small businesses...
The Office of Advocacy, an independent office within the U.S. Small Business Administration, today released the Small Business Profiles for the States and Territories. Each year, Advocacy’s economic research team gathers the most recent government economic data to...
For over 30 years, Growth Corp has been helping small businesses and communities grow. We’re proud of the impact of SBA 504 Loans and the role we’ve had in helping businesses grow and create jobs. Whether that’s in Chicago, the rural areas of...
The City of Springfield, Illinois, recognizes the immense contributions of its small business community to the health and vibrancy of the city. In an effort to assist local economic development efforts, the City has several programs available to incentivize...
On February 21, 2018, Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) visited a rural small business, Magnum Steel Works, Inc., in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The purpose of this visit was to get a firsthand glimpse of the impact local business expansion has on its community. He also...
America has over 30 million small business owners. These innovative entrepreneurs are the engine of job creation and economic growth in our country. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) ensures these businesses have the tools and resources necessary for...