Alabama Small Businesses: Five Fast Facts
March 5, 2024 Delaney SextonContributing Editor Alabama Small Businesses: Five Fast Facts Source:SBA Office of Advocacy 2023 Alabama Small Business Profile
Read MoreSBA Improves the Lender Match Tool
March 5, 2024 Delaney SextonContributing Editor SBA Improves the Lender Match Tool “The Biden-Harris Administration’s economic agenda has ignited a historic Small Business Boom, with 16.5 million new business applications filed since President Biden took office — and the SBA is committed to working in partnership with banks and private lenders to meet all of our…
Read MoreNavigating the New Banking Landscape: Strategies and Solutions — Webinar 3/12
One year after the failures of SVB and Signature, the banking crisis has eased, but challenges and opportunities still remain. Join our excellent team on a free webinar produced by Coleman Report as we cover the following topics: • Is the banking crisis over?• ‘Q4 Bank Earnings and Outlook for Q1 and 2024• Spotlight on…
Read MoreColeman Report Live! March 8, 2024 — Fraud Friday @ 1pm EST
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Read MoreSmall Businesses Plan to Expand in 2024 Says American Express
March 4, 2024 Delaney SextonContributing Editor Small Businesses Plan to Expand in 2024 Says American Express “Even in uncertain economic conditions, small businesses continue to demonstrate resiliency and dedication,” says Gina Taylor Cotter, EVP & GM, Small Business Products & Business Blueprint at American Express. “Our latest data shows small businesses see a positive 2024…
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Read More“Serial Fraudster” Sentenced to More than 9 Years for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme
March 1, 2024 Delaney SextonContributing Editor “Serial Fraudster” Sentenced to More than 9 Years for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme Wavy Curtin Shain’s sentence was handed down in February due to various fraud schemes. Of his fraudulent acts, he committed PPP fraud after obtaining a $431,000 PPP loan. His main fraudulent scheme involved attempting to defraud…
Read MoreEric Guttormson Joins First Southwest Bank as Senior Lending Officer
February 29, 2024 Delaney SextonContributing Editor Eric Guttormson Joins First Southwest Bank as Senior Lending Officer “I’m thrilled to join the committed and innovative team at First Southwest Bank,” says Guttormson, “and look forward to forming new relationships with colleagues and customers who are making a positive impact every day by bringing social capital partners…
Read MoreRepresentative Schiff Introduces Bill to Fund SBA Programs During Government Shutdowns
February 29, 2024 Delaney SextonContributing Editor Representative Schiff Introduces Bill to Fund SBA Programs During Government Shutdowns “My bill will ensure that, regardless of a shutdown, the support mechanisms for small businesses will remain active and accessible,” says Representative Adam Schiff. “SBA programs are crucial to families all across America and supporting them strengthens our economy and…
Read MoreSmall Business Owners are Optimistic Despite Concerns with Access to Capital Says Goldman Sachs
February 28, 2024 Delaney SextonContributing Editor Small Business Owners are Optimistic Despite Concerns with Access to Capital Says Goldman Sachs “As interest rates increased, the payments on my loan to expand my business have almost doubled, forcing me to halt my growth plans,” says Liz Field, the founder and owner of The Cheesecakery. She went on…
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