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March 2026 

 

Honoring Women-Owned Small Businesses  

SBAC proudly celebrates women‑owned businesses. Your hard work and creativity inspires others and supports economic growth. We honor your achievements and reaffirm our commitment to providing the resources and funding to help women entrepreneurs succeed. 

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Small Business Spotlight

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Ivory & Beau is a bridal boutique and floral design studio founded by Nicole Mason. With support from an SBA 504 Loan and guidance from SBAC, she purchased a building that allowed the business to expand and bring gowns, planning services, and floral design together under one roof.

 

Explore SBAC's Small Business Loans

SBAC's SBA 504 Loan program offers a strategic financing solution tailored to support growth through commercial real estate acquisition and major equipment purchases.

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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.

Click the button to learn more about all SBAC loan programs.

Learn About SBAC 504 Loans Here

 

SBAC's Successful St. Patrick's Day Open House

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SBAC would like to thank everyone who stopped by for our annual St. Patrick's Day open house and generously participated in our donation raffle.

 

Together, we proudly raised $680 to support the impactful work of the Catholic Charities of South Georgia!

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March Technical Assistance (TA) Tip:

Legal Checkup: Keep Your Business Compliant and Confident

Staying compliant is critical at every stage of business. Take time this month to review your legal documents, licenses, and permits. Partnering with a trusted attorney who understands your industry can help ensure your contracts, employment practices, and HR policies are up to date. 

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How to Start a Business: From Idea to Income

Presented by the City of Savannah Entreprenurial Center

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Have a business idea but are unsure how to move forward? In this one-hour class, you will learn how to clarify your concept, create a basic business plan, navigate legal requirements, shape a marketing approach, and understand essential financial steps to get started.

 

When: Friday, April 3, 2026

Time: 9:30 am to 10:30 am

Where: 801 East Gwinnett Street, Savannah, GA 31401

Register

 

Savannah Business Summit

Presented by Small Business Development Center, (SBDC) Savannah

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Connect with business owners and professionals from across the Southeast during a full day of learning, inspiration, and collaboration. The Savannah Business Summit is where success starts and grow.

 

When: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Time: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Where: Savannah Convention Center

1 International Drive, Savannah, GA 31401
Register

 

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 coin up in the next few months. Explore more from our resource partners here.
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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.

 

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