Main Street Monday — Main Street More Optimistic than Ever Says U.S. Bank

May 8, 2017 By Bob Coleman Editor, Main Street Monday Main Street Monday — Main Street More Optimistic than Ever Says U.S. Bank “Business owners are gaining confidence in the economy. For most owners, the recession is long over and now they’re making plans to expand,” says John Elmore, Vice Chairman of Consumer and Business…

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Fraud Friday — Regions Bank Senior VP Pleads Guilty to Bribery and Fraud Charges

May 5, 2017 Fraud Friday — Regions Bank Senior VP Pleads Guilty to Bribery and Fraud Charges By Bob Coleman Editor, Fraud Friday Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Regions Equipment Financing Company, Regions Bank offered business customers equipment financing and lease options. Philip Cooper worked for Regions Bank as REFCO’s asset manager. Cooper says he and…

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SBA Hot Topic Thursday Special Edition — Seven More Moves for Linda!

May 4, 2017 By Bob Coleman Editor, SBA Hot Topic Thursday Special Edition SBA Hot Topic Thursday Special Edition — Seven More Moves for Linda! Yesterday I published a guest editorial of the seven moves SBA Administrator Linda McMahon could make to improve the 504 loan program. Nice, positive feedback from a lot of you,…

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Coleman Movers & Shakers — Union Bank Names 4 SBA BDOs

May 4, 2017 By Bob Coleman Editor, Coleman Movers & Shakers Coleman Movers & Shakers — Union Bank Names 4 SBA BDOs “Small business owners across the West Coast are optimistic about the business opportunities ahead and we are expanding our team to support their growing needs,” says Kristen (Didi) Hakes, head of SBA Lending.…

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SBA Hot Topic Tuesday — SBA Lending, Small Biz Lending Stalls

May 2, 2017 By Bob Coleman Editor, SBA Hot Topic Tuesday SBA Hot Topic Tuesday — SBA Lending, Small Biz Lending Stalls Of all of the monthly and quarterly reports tracking small business lending and optimism, I believe the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index is one of the most accurate. March’s report, released yesterday,…

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Main Street Monday — National Small Business Webinars and Fresno Event

May 1, 2017 By Bob Coleman Editor, Main Street Monday Main Street Monday — National Small Business Webinars and Fresno Event Here are some useful National Small Business Week free webinar events that you, your staff, or your small business clients may find useful. The U.S. Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Small Businesses Presented…

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