Key findingsSixty percent of approved borrowers sought financing for working capital needs, like paying for inventory, overhead or repairs.Approved borrowers reported earning a median annual revenue of $900,000, though it varied by quarter, industry and time in business.The gap between what borrowers requested and what they ultimately received was widest among lower-revenue businesses. But smaller...
THE DALLES — Rebel Metalworks, a custom metal fabrication company in The Dalles, has been named the 2026 Oregon SBA Small Blue Collar Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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The latest update from Trump's Small Business Administration presents itself as an Independence Day gift for entrepreneurs: up to $10 million in SBA financing. But small-business owners shouldn't start celebrating just yet.Beginning July 4, 2026, qualified borrowers will be able to access up to $10 million in SBA financing by combining 7(a) and 504 loans....
