It's called the "graduation" approach — both financial and moral support to help people move from extreme poverty to ...

The New Ulm Economic Development Authority formally approved its first strategic plan. The strategic plan was developed by Better City, an economic advisory group. Last month, Better City CEO Jason ...

Kokusai Denki Electric America, which announced a name change in March from Hitachi Kokusai Electric, obtained a $1.3 million ...

Over 140 bipartisan lawmakers wrote to oppose the Education Department's plan to place new student-loan limits on nursing ...

Many states have nonprofit lenders that may be an appealing option after you've maxed out your federal student loans.

The Independent has documented a pattern of well-connected groups flooding the microbusiness lottery by recruiting people to ...

The largest SBA Lenders in the Portland metro area originated or approved 750 loans valued at over $396 million through the Small Business Administration's 7 (a) or 504 programs during the 12 months ...

Community Trust Bank Inc. announced in a statement Dec. 12 that, for the 17th consecutive year, it has earned the "Gold ...

The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.

Federal prosecutors alleged the company falsely certified eligibility for a $1 million COVID relief loan in 2020 despite franchise status making it ineligible.

Asset-based lending (ABL) helps businesses borrow against receivables, inventory, and equipment. Learn how ABL works, who ...

Sen. Jim Justice introduced legislation aimed at improving how small businesses in Appalachia access federal lending programs ...