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Time-Sensitive: From Dream to Funded – Your Turn to Join NYC’s Success Stories

Every business journey in New York City has its turning point. For these entrepreneurs across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, that moment came when they discovered NYC Funds Finder provided by NYC Department of Small Business Services. Your opportunity as an NYC business owner awaits! Breaking Through in the Bronx Picture your […]
April 24, 2025
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Finding a Business Loan You Can Trust: How CA Loan Match Is Changing the Game for California Entrepreneurs

For many small business owners, the search for funding feels like an endless maze with no clear exit. You spend hours on applications, only to face rejection from traditional banks or offers from online lenders with terms that would make a loan shark blush. This frustrating cycle leaves many entrepreneurs feeling stuck, unable to grow […]
April 15, 2025
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Small Business Funding

From Dream to Funded – Your Turn to Join NYC’s Success Stories

Every business journey has its turning point. For these NYC entrepreneurs, that moment came when they discovered NYC Funds Finder provided by NYC Department of Small Business Services. Your opportunity awaits! Breaking Through in the Bronx Picture your business transformed like George Williams (pictured above), who secured a $6,500 micro loan, upgrading equipment and expanding […]
December 17, 2024
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Announcing the American Dream Awards Recipients!

Hello Alice presents the American Dream Awards to honor small businesses embodying the modern American Dream with innovation, community impact, and sustainable practices.
May 13, 2024
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Announcing the 2024 Invest in Progress Grant Recipients

We’re excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Invest in Progress Grant, a collaborative initiative by Sage and The BOSS Network. This partnership has seen Sage commit $1.5 million over three years to empower small businesses with the resources they need to thrive. The selected recipients stand out for their dedication to community, entrepreneurial […]
March 28, 2024
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2023 Small Business Grants in Review

This year, grants were awarded to over 1,400 individual businesses to support their long-term growth. Join us in congratulating all the recipients and learn more about how to achieve your business goals in 2024.
March 1, 2024
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