John brings a strong background in nonprofit financial management and accounting. He will oversee SBAC's overall financial operations and essential financial activities strengthens the organization’s financial health and long-term growth
Kathleen Stewart
Commercial Loan Closer
Kathleen comes to SBAC with a wealth of financial services experience and will be responsible for closing small business and commercial loans.
Small Business Spotlight
With support from SBAC and a local lending partner, owner Harley Krinsky brought Bowl & Brew to life through an SBA 504 loan. What began as a vision is now a thriving entertainment destination featuring a 12-lane duckpin bowling alley, live music venue, and event hall. This project demonstrates how the right financing, partnerships, and guidance can help a small business grow and succeed.
Explore the benefits of an SBA 504 Loan
SBAC's SBA 504 Loan program offers a strategic financing solution tailored to support growth through commercial real estate acquisition and major equipment purchases.
SBAC's role as a Certified Development Company (CDC) allows us to finance SBA 504 loans up to $5.5 million, with no project size limit, providing substantial support for businesses aiming to invest in their future.
As your business evolves, so must your decision-making, communication, and delegation skills. Identify one leadership area to refine, whether it’s improving team accountability, strengthening culture, or enhancing strategic planning. Strong leadership sets the tone for performance, productivity, and sustainable growth in the second half of the year.
SBAC Resource Partner Workshops and Events!
Our resource partners provide business classes, networking events, and other support to help small businesses thrive. See what's coming up, and explore more from our resource partners here.
Thisexpo brings together connection, commerce, and community impact by giving Black-owned businesses direct access to engaged buyers, decision-makers, and collaborators ready to invest in their success. The event will deliver a marketplace filled with innovation, creativity, and services designed to meet real business needs.
A strong business plan helps keep you focused and reach your goals and is critical to seeking financing.This class will help you create an effective plan to guide your business for years to come.
When: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Where: Webinar
Cost: Free
Loan Processor
The Loan Processor (LP) is responsible for gathering, reviewing, and managing information collected during the loan origination process. The LP will provide support to the Production Department by completing tasks necessary to finalize a commercial loan package, from application to approval.
Senior Loan Officer
The Senior Loan Officer (SLO) focuses on the origination and submission of small business loan products, with an emphasis on the SBA 504 Loan Program. The ideal candidate is proactive in their ability to source small business lending opportunities using new relationships and their established contacts, clients, & network.The SLO is responsible for growing SBAC’s small business loan portfolio with an emphasis on Fixed Asset/Commercial Real Estate financing throughout SBAC’s Georgia and South Carolina footprint.
