Lending to Entrepreneurs of Color: Strategies & Tactics
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March 3, 2023Standing at the intersection of real estate ownership and business ownership, the real estate development industry has the potential to…From Prison to Business
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January 20, 2023President Biden made a series of concrete commitments to the American people about his plan for economic recovery and renewal.…Business Dynamics During COVID-19
January 18, 2023Preliminary results suggest that small businesses helped soften the economic blow of COVID-19, and they may have helped the economy…SBA Advocacy Annual Report
January 5, 2023Now, more than ever, it is important to focus on the need for strong connections between founders and the investors…Minority Business Ownership by Sector
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