March 2024

Celebrating Women Owned Businesses for

Women's History Month 

We would like to recognize the remarkable women-owned businesses that SBAC has proudly supported! Your unwavering commitment, passion, and creativity serve as an inspiration to us all.

Small Business Spotlight

Marilyn McDonald, owner of Renaissance Realty South LLC, recently opened a new office in Pooler, GA.  She secured an SBA Community Advantage loan with SBAC to fund her commercial real estate purchase, fulfilling a lifelong dream and boosting her business.

Learn more about Renaissance Realty South here: https://renaissancerealtysouth.com/

Click HERE to view the terms of our SBA Community Advantage (CA) Loan.

For more information about our additional loan programs, click the buttons below.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 

Don't forget to drop by

8:00 am to 2:00 pm

for the open house

Saturday, March 16, 2024

111 E. Liberty Street

Savannah, GA 31401

Credit Building Workshop For Entrepreneurs

Have you been declined for a business loan due to a low credit score? Join our next credit building workshop and start working to boost your score. Learn how you can qualify, as a business owner, for a $1,000 credit building loan with SBAC. Say bye-bye to low credit once and for all.  [Learn more here]

Join us in person or online next week,

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 12 p.m.

Introducing the next workshop in our

Cosmetology Industry Workshop Series

that's perfect for any business owner! 

Planning for the Future  

Learn what you need in order to transition out of the cosmetology business.

This session will provide you with tips on how to prepare your business for a potential sale and how you can start planning as an individual for your exit from the industry

Brian Judson 

Best Business Brokers

Andrew Sesterhenn

Thrivent

Tuesday, March 19th | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Savannah Tech College Auditorium

5717 White Bluff Rd., Savannah, GA 31406

Don't let this final workshop pass you by!

Protecting Your Cosmetology Business  

Learn how to efficiently protect you and your cosmetology business. 

Discover the essential insights into the legal classification and vital coverages that are imperative for safeguarding your cosmetology business against unforeseen uncertainties.

Ryan Schmidt

The Bowen Law Group

Kaylin Hammer

Hammer Insurance Agency

Tuesday, March 26th  | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Coastal Georgia Center

305 Fahm St, Savannah, GA 31401

SBAC Resource Partner Workshops and Events!

Mark your calendars for the next

SHE HUSTLES event! 

Presented by our resource partner, The Creative Coast

SHE HUSTLES is a dynamic fusion of an event and a supportive community that provides Savannah's women entrepreneurs and leaders with valuable opportunities to connect, grow, and motivate one another.

March 26, 2024

Tuesday 5:30 pm - at The Clyde Venue

Save the date for this March workshop!

Hosted by the Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce

DeAnni Gibbs from the City of Savannah will be sharing insights on the economic development resources available for entrepreneurs like you!

Place: St. Leo University

Address: 325 W Montgomery Cross Road, Suite A, Savannah, GA 31406, US

Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Time: 12:00 to 1:00 pm

Loan Closing Manager

The Loan Closing Manager is responsible for conducting the closing of small business loans.