The SBA has recently made significant changes to its #smallbiz loan programs, including updates to citizenship requirements for beneficial owners and key employees. Read our recent blog to learn what these changes could mean for your #smallbiz.
venturize.org/blog/changes...
06.03.2026 21:01
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Event Calendar : Events & Webinars : Business Consortium Fund
Events & Webinars
When you have a good relationship with a bank, lending can come more easily to you as a small business owner. Join us, Business Consortium Fund and U.S. Bank on March 11 for a free webinar to learn how build this relationship. bcfcapital.com/events-news/...
05.03.2026 19:02
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No matter where you are in your business journey, SCALE helps California entrepreneurs access the resources, tools and knowledge needed to succeed.
Start sharpening your skills and growing your small business today: startupspace.app/v2/dynamic-s...
04.03.2026 21:35
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Our Venturize newsletter goes out tomorrow! Make sure you are signed up to receive information about new grant opportunities and resources that will help you run your business. go.smallbusinessmajority.org/l/229072/202...
03.03.2026 21:00
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Small Business Grants & Funding | Verizon Digital Ready
<p>Discover and apply for small business grants. Learn eligibility requirements, check application deadlines, and secure funding for your growth.</p>
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready has new grant programs for California, New York and West Virginia based small businesses. Small businesses in these states have the opportunity to be awarded $5,000 to help them grow their businesses.
digitalready.verizonwireless.com/funding?utm_...
27.02.2026 20:45
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SCALE is here to help California #smallbiz grow. From funding resources to financial tools, SCALE equips small business owners with the tools needed to start, grow and create jobs.
Learn more about how you can take your business to the next level: startupspace.app/v2/dynamic-s...
27.02.2026 19:04
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Unlocking Opportunity: Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator - Accion Opportunity Fund
Helping Small Businesses Digitize, Grow, and Thrive
Looking to take your business to the next level? Apply for the Ripple Digital Leap Forward accelerator. The program aims to help small businesses build sustainable digital capacity by offering expert help, networking, a 10,000 grant and more.
aofund.org/program/unlo...
26.02.2026 20:30
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When his high school coach suggested karate to improve his hurdling, Renard Beaty was skeptical. More than 40 years later, heβs committed to passing those lessons on, even as tariffs drive up supply costs and create new challenges for his #smallbiz.
smallbusinessmajority.org/blog/meet-ge...
24.02.2026 20:15
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Friday's SCOTUS ruling will have big impacts on small businesses. Join us and the American Economic Liberties Project this Thursday to hear all about it. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
23.02.2026 20:30
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Whether you're seeking loans, investors or grants, we're here to guide you through the process with expert advice and actionable insights. Visit Venturize to discover the strategies and tools needed to secure financing and fuel growth.
venturize.org/business-ess...
20.02.2026 21:02
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Todayβs SCOTUS ruling is a huge win for small businesses that have been crushed by unpredictable and unprecedented tariffs on goods and materials they rely on to run their businesses. This is a major milestone for Main Street.
smallbusinessmajority.org/press-releas...
20.02.2026 15:32
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Voice of Main Street #5
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Your experience can help shape small business policy. Take our Voice of Main Street Survey to make your voice heard. This quarterβs survey focuses on topics such as tariffs, fair competition and artificial intelligence.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/9DFXQF9?ut...
17.02.2026 20:00
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Event Calendar : Events & Webinars : Business Consortium Fund
Events & Webinars
When you improve your banking relationships, you improve your ability to get a loan. Join us, Business Consortium Fund and U.S. Bank to learn how to do it. bcfcapital.com/events-news/...
13.02.2026 22:16
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Small Business Grants & Funding | Verizon Digital Ready
<p>Discover and apply for small business grants. Learn eligibility requirements, check application deadlines, and secure funding for your growth.</p>
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready has new grant programs for California, New York and West Virginia based small businesses. #Smallbiz in these states have the opportunity to be awarded $5,000 to help them grow their businesses.
digitalready.verizonwireless.com/funding?utm_...
12.02.2026 21:50
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The Amber Grant | Grants for Women in Business | WomensNet
Take your woman-owned business to the next level with an Amber Grant. $2,000 grants are awarded monthly from WomensNet. Apply today!
Are you looking to boost your small business finances? The Amber grant is awarding $10,000 grants to women-owned small businesses making an impact in their community. Applications close February 28, 2026.
ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber...
11.02.2026 21:54
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Tomorrow: Join us, Business Consortium Fund and U.S. Bank for a free webinar to learn about how to write a business plan and why it's important. bcfcapital.com/events-news/...
10.02.2026 21:49
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Opinion | Hospitalsβ opaque pricing is crushing Californiaβs small businesses
Hospitals often charge Californiaβs small businesses more than Medicare for the same treatments and tack on hidden βfacilities fees.β
In a new op-ed for CalMatters, SBM California Director Bianca Blomquist explains how hospital pricing abuse and a lack of transparency are forcing entrepreneurs to make tough choices about wages, benefits and growth.
Read the full op-ed:
calmatters.org/commentary/2...
10.02.2026 19:03
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The SBA recently made significant changes to its #smallbiz loan programs, including updates to citizenship requirements that make green card holders no longer eligible for SBA loans. Learn more about these changes on Venturize.org.
venturize.org/blog/new-cha...
09.02.2026 20:30
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When Shark Tank alum Joshua Esnard needed quick cash to pay for tariffs on his product, a merchant cash advance seemed like a lifeline. It ultimately cost his business millions. This is a sad reality for many #smallbiz.
www.npr.org/2026/02/09/n...
09.02.2026 19:41
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Want to navigate the financial landscape with more confidence? Join us and the Business Consortium Fund on 2/10 to learn all about it: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
05.02.2026 21:00
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2026 PruBono Sprint | Partner Organization Needs Assessment
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The PruBono Sprint program deadline has been extended to tomorrow, February 6, 2026! Apply today for a chance to be paired with a Prudential employee expert and get hands-on support with business development, data analysis, operations and more.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/M29GXG8
05.02.2026 20:28
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Debt can quickly become a roadblock for even the most seasoned entrepreneurs. Learn smart strategies and proactive steps to manage debt head-on and build stronger financial habits for your business on Venturize.
venturize.org/business-ess...
04.02.2026 19:15
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NYC: We're excited to be partnering with NYC's Mercantile Mayhem and Welcome to Chinatown for an in person event about how to keep small businesses in New York City. Join us on February 11!
29.01.2026 21:48
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