Rochester small businesses face cost pressures and uncertainty in lending
Rochester small businesses confront rising costs, workforce challenges, and tighter lending as experts from Harris Beach Murtha, Community Bank, and others advise proactive strategies.
Three Rochester-area businesses honored by SBA
Three Rochester-area businesses received SBA honors for excellence during National Small Business Week, recognizing local job creators and innovators.
ESL, GRB top list of SBA lenders in Rochester
ESL Federal Credit Union and Genesee Regional Bank are the top small business lenders in the region for loan volume and amount, respectively.
Harding, Posey honored by SBA as ‘Small Business Week’ begins
TES Staffing’s Brian Harding and Hedonist Chocolates’ Jennifer Posey honored by SBA during Monroe County’s Small Business Week celebration.
Alternative financing options for small businesses
Increases in cost of goods and services put greater stress on many businesses who may find they need assistance in accessing additional cashflow now more than ever before.
Urban League of Rochester to operate new SBA Women’s Business Center
The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched a Women’s Business Center (WBC) here that will be operated by the Urban League of Rochester, N.Y. Inc. (ULR). The new center will […]
REDCO awarded $1 million to continue its Resource Partner Enhancement Program
The Rochester Economic Development Corporation (REDCO) has been awarded a $1 million Small Business Administration grant to continue to improve Rochester’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through its innovative Resource Partner Enhancement Program […]
SBA reopens EIDL small business loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration has reopened its Economic Injury Disaster Loan and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19. “The SBA is […]
SBA, U.S. Commerce Dept. team up in Rochester to assist exporters
The U.S. Small Business Administration will co-locate with the U.S. Department of Commerce in Rochester, a plan that is expected to help businesses in Rochester visit one office for programs […]












