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Jun 17, 2026

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.

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Apr 2, 2026

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
Dec 29, 2025

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.

City and county officials honored Jennifer Posey of Hedonist Chocolates and Brian Harding of TES Staffing as U.S. Small Business Administration regional award winners. (Photo provided by Monroe County)
May 5, 2025

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
Sep 15, 2022

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
Oct 29, 2021

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
Oct 28, 2021

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 […]

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Jun 17, 2020

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
May 1, 2018

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 […]