Highlighting Black Business for Black History Month
We would like to recognize the incredible black-owned businesses that have received support from SBAC! Your hard work, dedication, and innovation inspire us all. Let's continue to empower our local black entrepreneurs by showing them our support.
Small Business Spotlight
Led by Somari Benson-Jaja, Shot by Somi Studio is an acclaimed photography company based in Savannah. Since 2017, Shot by Somi Studio has been providing a wide range of professional photography services. Somi recently received a commercial real estate loan, or a SBA 504 loan, from SBAC to help with the purchase and renovation of his new studio on Chatham Parkway. Here he highlights the invaluable support SBAC offers to small business owners.
ClickHERE to learn more about how a SBA 504 loan can help fund the purchase of a commercial location for your business.
Discover the possibilities of our loan programs, or download the comprehensive 2024 SBAC Guide to Small Business Loans below.
SBAC is making moves...
Two of our staff members have transitioned into new roles!
Rachel Early Business Services Officer
Rachel will assist with educational workshops and business assistance programs for our clients
Hunter Ginn
Rural Loan Officer
Hunter will target and assist rural area businesses seeking funding support.
The GRIT Conference by The Creative Coast is coming!
Our very own SBAC President, Victoria Saxton will be a panelist speaker on the Women in Breakout Roles session during the GRIT Conference on February 29th, 2024.
... and don't let these upcoming workshops pass you by!
This session will discuss other possible routes for cosmetologists. Get a chance to meet vendors in the cosmetology industry that can help with supplying items needed for your business.
Savannah Civic Center, Bryan Rm, 2nd Floor
301 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401
Tuesday,
February 27th
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Mark your calendars for the "Myths and Realities of Small Business Funding" workshop
Join us for the FREE program as we discuss common funding misconceptions for small businesses and explore different funding options. Learn useful strategies to help get the money your small business needs.
This workshop will take place on February 29th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 p.m.
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