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Microloans are ideal for small food businesses, especially start-ups. In the case of Olive & Henry, a microloan from CIC was used to launch the brick and mortar shop that serves as host to an ahhhhmazing list of fine foods, cheeses, baked goods, jams, and more. (Are you hungry yet?!) Olive & Henry will be […]

Many thanks to Congressman Jim Langevin (RI) for the wonderful summer reception at Proclamation Ale Company last night! Congressman Langevin’s office hosted a thank-you reception for the folks who participate in his congressional advisory committees. These committees are made up of Rhode Island business leaders, community groups, and constituents with expertise in each area: veterans, seniors, housing, the food […]

SBA lending in Connecticut increased 8% in total dollars loaned for the fiscal year that ended September 30th. The SBA approved 776 loans consisting of 661guaranteed loans, 64 – 504 loans and 51 microloans for a total of $314 million! (Source: CT SBA) This is great news for small-to-medium sized businesses throughout the state. As banks continue to work with […]

We are super proud to announce that our very own Buck Harris has won the 2018 New England Financial Services Champion award from the regional SBA district office. Read all about it in the Rhode Island Small Business Journal.

“In May of 2017, I attended the National Association of Development Company’s Mid-Year Conference in Washington, DC. Connecticut’s own Linda McMahon had just been confirmed as the Administrator of the SBA, and this was her first appearance before the NADCO membership. As the conference keynote speaker, Administrator McMahon announced that the SBA had plans to […]