We are excited to introduce Kelly Chamblee to the SBAC team. With 30 years of lending and management experience, Kelly is set to enhance our commitment to excellence through professional and compliance support for our clients and partners.
Congratulations are in order for the following team members who recently received promotions!
Sharon Del Sol
Marketing Manager
Angelique Serrano
Loan Analyst
Carmentha McCall
Loan Closer/Servicing Assistant
SBAC Welcomes New Board and Loan Committee Members
SBAC Board and Loan Committee Members with SBAC Staff at Second Harvest
SBAC's New Volunteer Orientation on October 9, 2024, at Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia introduced new Board and Loan Committee members to our mission and goals.
New Board members include Jeffrey Heeder (Morgan Stanley), Emily Kutcher (Fifth Third Bank), and Dan Pavlin (Bernard Williams & Co.). The Loan Committee welcomed Matt Ambrosy (Great Oaks Bank), Ty Guyton (First Citizens Bank), Sarah Martin (Bank OZK), and Rachel White (Truist).
After the orientation, attendees visited SBAC-funded Savannah businesses, showcasing our significant role in driving local economic growth. Learn more at SBAC Overview.
Bank OZK Donates $5,000 to Support SBAC’s Credit Building Program
Pictured: Kassidy Jones, Business Advisory Services Manager, and Nicole Sloan, Senior Loan Officer from SBAC. Bank OZK's Sarah Martin (center), Vice President, Commercial Banker, & SBAC Board Member; and Mark McRae (far right), Senior Vice President, Savannah Market Executive, with Bank OZK team members.
Bank OZK has donated $5,000 to SBAC to support our credit building program, helping small business owners in Southeast GA and the Lowcountry of SC improve their personal and business credit. SBAC will use the funds to provide entrepreneurs with personalized support and resources to strengthen their credit profiles. This donation reflects Bank OZK’s commitment to fostering local economic growth and empowering underserved business owners. The partnership will enhance SBAC’s mission to promote financial literacy and business development in the region. [Read More...]
SBAC and CCCS Present: November Credit Builder Workshop for Entrepreneurs
Mahogany Bowers, owner of Y Bar Savannah, an event venue and youga studio, expresses her gratitude for SBAC's support. She obtained both an SBA Micro Loan and a City of Savannah Loan, which were crucial in securing the funding and technical assistance needed to expand her business in Savannah, GA
Discover the opportunities our loan programs offer. Click the button to learn more about all SBAC loan programs.
SBAC Launches Business Empowerment Workshops for its Small Business Clients
The Business Empowerment cohort, Nadia Osman of Blue Edge Business Solutions, and the SBAC TA Department staff after the first session on Social Media Basics.
SBAC is excited to introduce the "Social Media Basics and Beyond" program with Blue Edge Business Solutions. This six-month workshop equips SBAC's small business clients with essential skills to leverage social media for growth. Starting October 16, 2024, participants will gain practical, hands-on training to create a tailored social media marketing plan. As part of the SBAC Business Empowerment initiative, we aim to provide the vital skills needed for small businesses to thrive in today's dynamic landscape. [Read More...]
T. McCoy Cornerstone Award Nomination
Attention employers!
Honor your exceptional administrative professional by nominating them for SBAC’s T. McCoy Cornerstone Award.
Submit their details and a brief narrative of their excellence to win a plaque and $500.
Note: Nominees must be within SBAC's service area of Southeast GA and the Lowcountry of SC.
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