National Veterans Small Business Week to Kick-off Nov. 2This year's National Veterans Small Business Week theme is "#VetBiz Resources in Your Local Community." During the week, the SBA will highlight and connect veterans nationwide to local level entrepreneurial resources. North Adams, BRPC Loan Programs Designed to Aid Small BusinessThe city of North Adams and the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission are administering microenterprise loans to assist low- and moderate-income business owners cover regular costs such as rent, staffing and utilities. North Adams Businesses Urged to Take Wayfinding Project SurveyThe fiscal 2018 MassWorks Infrastructure grant had initially been focused on helping small business find its customers online through social media marketing but has since morphed in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Federally-Backed & Local Loans Aim to Support Small Business in CrisisOne feature of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is the Paycheck Protection Program. Small-Business Loans Available to Affected Berkshire BusinessesThe state's providing financial relief to small businesses affect by COVID-19 with the creation of a $10 million loan fund. Pittsfield Business Owners Share Keys To SuccessSteven Valenti used to run a radio campaign for his men's clothing business, telling true stories of customers. And it was successful in driving business to his store. His son, Evan Valenti, isn't quite so sure that would work nowadays, but Steven Valenti thinks it would. |
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