Discover Business Opportunities in Savannah with SBAC, and Unveiling the Myths and Realities of Small Business Funding with SBDC!
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July 2024
Financing City of Savannah Businesses
Did you know the City of Savannah offers up to $150,000 in fixed-rate loans for local businesses? Businesses can benefit from interest rates as low as 4% flexible terms for up to 10 years in designated Incentive Zones. Read more
Dawn Angeltti, owner of Lalka Beauty Co. received a Microloan from SBAC with a guarantee supported through the City of Savannah Loan Program. The loan was used for working capital and a website redesign. Dawn praises the support she received in business planning and financial literacy in addition to her loan funding. She recommends SBAC for their guidance, local presence, and quick loan processing, expressing high satisfaction with their services.
Discover the possibilities of our loan programs, or download the comprehensive 2024 SBAC Guide to Small Business Loans below.
15 Local Business Owners Selected for Launch Savannah's First Cohort
In partnership with SBAC and The Creative Coast, the City of Savannah welcomed the inaugural class of Launch Savannah, a new 12-week business accelerator program aimed at building small, local, and minority-owned businesses. Developed in response to a recommendation from the REAL Task Force, applicants had to submit video pitches about their businesses for review. Launch Savannah received over 100 applications following its announcement during the 2024 Mayor’s Small Business Conference in April. Read more
SBDC Presents: Myths and Realities of Small Business Funding
Attention all businesses and enterprises in Southeast Georgia!
Don't miss out on TWO opportunities to join the upcoming workshop. These sessions will debunk common misconceptions about small business financing and help you understand the funding options available for small businesses.
Celebrate local Black, minority, and women-owned businesses with vendors, panel discussions, workshops, art, fashion exhibitions, and more. Network with entrepreneurs and professionals from various sectors. See you there!
Location: Hyatt Regency (Harborside Ballroom), 2 West Bay St., Savannah, GA 31401
BizPitch Savannah™ is an annual "Shark Tank"-style event by SCORE Savannah. Eight aspiring local entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to judges, to win cash and professional services valued at over $10,000 awarded to three winners.
Save The Date: BizPitch Savannah™ 2024 on Oct. 18th! Applications will be accepted through Sunday, August 11, 2024.
