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 Stimulus Bill Carries Important Proposed Changes to the 504 Program
Amid tightened credit by commercial lenders and a downturn in the economy, small business lending has all but dried up for entrepreneurs. Small business owners still have access to affordable credit through the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 504 and 7(a) loan programs, but even these programs have seen a recent decline in loans. Story ... |
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 Central Florida Boat Dealer Floats an FFCFC 504 Loan
Robert Campbell has a simple philosophy for his business, Watersports of Central Florida: offer customers the best value possible for their money. He followed that same philosophy when he sought a 504 loan from FFCFC.
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 South Florida Small Business and SBA Lending Forum Set for Feb. 19
Florida First Capital and Fogel & Pekale, LLP, Attorneys at Law, are hosting the first (to be annual) South Florida Small Business and SBA Lending Forum from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at the Boca Raton Marriott. Details ...
 FFCFC Staff Members Had Ties to Obama Inauguration
Two FFCFC staff members had ties to the recent and historic inauguration of President Barack Obama. Details ... |
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FFCFC is proud to be a charter member of the Florida Finance Network, an organization that unifies Florida's economic development financing program and is available throughout Florida to educate lenders, business owners, and economic development officials about financing programs available to small businesses. FFN builds awareness of state and federal small business and economic development financing programs available to Florida businesses.
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