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HUBZone Certification Program Webinar

This video explains the basics of the HUBZone certification program for small business federal contractors. HUBZone certification allows certain small businesses to compete for set-aside contracts aimed at spurring investment in low median income or high unemployment areas. This post is part of a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and government in…

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Grants From The Department of Justice

The DOJ was initially established to ensure the enforcement of the law and administration of justice, which is equivalent to the justice or interior ministries of other countries all over the world. Ever since it’s establishment, the Department of Justice has been running programs and activities that could potentially improve the law enforcement system in the United States. This post…

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Ohio Heroes Program for Home Buyers

One of the most popular programs of the Ohio Housing Finance Agency is the Ohio Heroes Program which is exclusively intended for the active military, active reservists, veterans, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and several other groups with critical professions. This post is aligned with a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and…

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You And Money: How To Work Together

TIP! In order to save money when eating in a foreign country, try the local food. Most likely, the restaurant in the hotel, and the restaurants located in tourist areas will be expensive, so look around and discover where the local people eat. Unfortunately, a lot of people seem to have financial lives that are out of control. Sometimes, this…

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Grants and Loans From The Department of Energy

Since its establishment the Department of Energy has been pioneering the leveraging of informative science in order to address the country’s energy, environmental and nuclear challenges. This post is aligned with a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and government in creating healthy and sustainable communities. For more information on small business grant…

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Business Startup Toolkit

A toolkit developed for the Small Business Administration that let’s community-based organizations set up workshops for aspiring business owners. This post is aligned with a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and government in creating healthy and sustainable communities. Find additional information and resources on small business grants and loans, home buyer programs…

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SBA Loans Explained

This short video describes the most popular Small Business Administration loan program, the 7(a) loan. This post is part of a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and government in creating healthy and sustainable communities. Find additional information and resources on small business grants and loans, home buyer programs and Community Foundation programs…

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What You Need To Know About GovLoans

GovLoans is a website created by the United States Government to serve the public’s gateway to government loan information. At present, GovLoans hosts information on loan opportunities from five loan making agencies. This post is aligned with a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and government in creating healthy and sustainable communities. Find…

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Introduction to the Small Business Administration

If you’re looking for a way to help your business grow, now would be a good time to understand how the government can help you with your small business needs. This post is aligned with a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and government in creating healthy and sustainable communities. For more information…

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Ohio Heroes Program for Home Buyers

One of the most popular programs of the Ohio Housing Finance Agency is the Ohio Heroes Program which is exclusively intended for the active military, active reservists, veterans, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and several other groups with critical professions. This post is aligned with a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and…

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Supporting Black-Owned Business

We’ve read stats showing that Blacks have a buying power of $1.2 Trillion dollars and that Black women are starting businesses at a faster rate than any other group, but is this enough to change the economic inequalities that plague Black neighborhoods? This post is aligned with a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic…

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Local Assistance from the Small Business Administration

The Small Business Administration has many local offices and resource partners that counsel, mentor and train small business owners and entrepreneurs. These nearby offices and online assistance can help your business start up, succeed and grow. This short video provides a good introduction to services near you. This post is aligned with a network of sites interested with the intersection…

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Historically Underutilized Business Zones

The Small Business Administration has established the Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) Empowerment Contracting Program wherein they aim to provide federal contracting assistance to eligible small business corporations which are located in underutilized business zones so as to improve their employment opportunities, investments, and their area’s economic development. The Small Business Administration will identify which businesses are eligible to receive…

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Grants From The Department of Labor

The Department of Labor was primarily created to nurture, promote and develop the welfare of job seekers, wage earners, and retirees of the United States of America, as well as to improve the country’s working conditions, advance employment opportunities and ensure work-related rights and benefits. This post is aligned with a network of sites interested with the intersection of small…

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SBA Celebrates Woman-Owned Veteran Small Businesses

Woman Business Owners from around the country join U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet for this special Veteran’s Day Google Hangout-On-Air. This post is aligned with a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and government in creating healthy and sustainable communities. Find additional information and resources on small business grants and loans,…

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Shopping for Your Home

This video is essential for every first time home buyer and it’s a great refresher even if you’ve purchased a home before. This post is aligned with a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and government in creating healthy and sustainable communities. Find additional information and resources on nonprofit information, educational grants and…

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Don’t Let Personal Finances Get Out Of Control

TIP! Be positive that you can truly trust the person that you are entrusting your life savings with. Verify their references and be certain that they are candid when discussing your finances. To be on top of your personal financial situation, you don’t need to be an expert in financial planning. With just a moderate amount of logical thinking and…

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Small Business Administration Backgound

The Small Business Administration was established in 1953. Since that time the agency has dispensed millions of dollars in loans and loan guarantees, contracts, consulting assistance and other programs for small business across the United States. This post is aligned with a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and government in creating healthy…

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Ohio Heroes Program for Home Buyers

One of the most popular programs of the Ohio Housing Finance Agency is the Ohio Heroes Program which is exclusively intended for the active military, active reservists, veterans, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and several other groups with critical professions. This post is part of a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and…

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Small Business Administration Backgound

The Small Business Administration was established in 1953. Since that time the agency has dispensed millions of dollars in loans and loan guarantees, contracts, consulting assistance and other programs for small business across the United States. This post is part of a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and government in creating healthy…

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Grants From The Department of Commerce

The Department of Commerce was initially created to manage and regulate the country’s economy. The mission of the department is to “promote job creation and improved living standards for all Americans by creating an infrastructure that promotes economic growth, technological competitiveness, and sustainable development.” This post is aligned with a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business,…

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SBA – Small Business Investment Companies

The Small Business Administration has inititiated the Small Business Investment Companies program to help in developing privately owned and managed investment companies which will be licensed and regulated by the Small Business Administration to provide equity capital, long term loans, and advisory services to small business requiring such services. This post is part of a network of sites interested with…

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How to Apply for a Federal Grant

We often hear of federal grants and how they can help make our lives better. Well, they actually do, make our lives better. But instead of assisting our personal financial needs such as personal debts and rent payment, federal grants intend to make our lives better by innovating solutions to the problems in the community and the society. This post…

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How to Apply for a Federal Grant

We often hear of federal grants and how they can help make our lives better. Well, they actually do, make our lives better. But instead of assisting our personal financial needs such as personal debts and rent payment, federal grants intend to make our lives better by innovating solutions to the problems in the community and the society. This post…

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Small Business Administration HUBZone Program

The Historically Underutilized Business Zones Empowerment Contracting Program provides federal contracting assistance to eligible small businesses located in underutilized business zones to improve their employment opportunities, investments, and their area’s economic development. This post is aligned with a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and government in creating healthy and sustainable communities. Find…

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Pell Grants – Help Financing Your Education

The Federal Pell Grant Program is overseen by the Department of Education and falls under the Federal Student Aid Information Center. In order to be eligible students must be enrolled in eligible schools that may be public or private nonprofit institutions of higher education. This post is aligned with a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business,…

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Introduction to the Small Business Administration

If you’re looking for a way to help your business grow, now would be a good time to understand how the government can help you with your small business needs. This post is aligned with a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and government in creating healthy and sustainable communities. Find additional information…

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From Idea to Business – SCORE Success Story

Learn how with the assistance of a SCORE mentor, this woman turned her wall art idea into a viable business. This post is aligned with a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and government in creating healthy and sustainable communities. Find additional information and resources on small business grants and loans, home buyer…

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Introduction to the Small Business Administration

If you’re looking for a way to help your business grow, now would be a good time to understand how the government can help you with your small business needs. This post is aligned with a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and government in creating healthy and sustainable communities. Find additional information…

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From Idea to Business – SCORE Success Story

Learn how with the assistance of a SCORE mentor, this woman turned her wall art idea into a viable business. This post is aligned with a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and government in creating healthy and sustainable communities. Find additional information and resources on small business grants and loans, home buyer…

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Shopping for Your Home

This video is essential for every first time home buyer and it’s a great refresher even if you’ve purchased a home before. This post is part of a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and government in creating healthy and sustainable communities. For more information on small business grant and home ownership programs…

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SBA Loans Explained

This short video describes the most popular Small Business Administration loan program, the 7(a) loan. This post is part of a network of sites interested with the intersection of small business, the philanthropic sector and government in creating healthy and sustainable communities. Find additional information and resources on small business grants and loans, home buyer programs and Community Foundation programs…

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Community Development Credit Unions

A Community Development Credit Union, more commonly known as a CDCU, is a credit financial institution which owned and controlled by its members in an effort to sustain the ability of being able to provide a wide array of financial services. Basically a Community Development Credit Union is a type of Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that is specially designed…

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SBA Resources for Women-Owned Businesses

The Small Business Administration has a variety of offerings to assist woman entrepreneurs start and grow and their business endeavors. This latest video provides an in introduction to how the SBA can help you. Find additional information and resources on small business grants and loans, home buyer programs and Community Foundation programs from around the world.

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Grants From The Department of Commerce

The Department of Commerce was initially created to manage and regulate the country’s economy. The mission of the department is to “promote job creation and improved living standards for all Americans by creating an infrastructure that promotes economic growth, technological competitiveness, and sustainable development.” For more information on small business grant and home ownership programs visit TopGovernmentGrants.com.

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California Downpayment Assistance Program

The California Homebuyer’s Downpayment Assistance Program is a deferred payment junior loan that can be used in conjunction with other CalHFA housing programs. Find additional information and resources on small business grants and loans, home buyer programs and impact investment programs from around the world.

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California Downpayment Assistance Program

The California Homebuyer’s Downpayment Assistance Program is a deferred payment junior loan that can be used in conjunction with other CalHFA housing programs. Find additional information and resources on small business grants and loans, home buyer programs and Community Foundation programs from around the world.

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Small Business Administration HUBZone Program

The Historically Underutilized Business Zones Empowerment Contracting Program provides federal contracting assistance to eligible small businesses located in underutilized business zones to improve their employment opportunities, investments, and their area’s economic development. For more information on small business grant and home ownership programs visit TopGovernmentGrants.com.

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Not Sure How To Handle Your Finances?

TIP! Honesty and trust are key attributes to look for when you are shopping for a broker. They should have stellar references and be truthful with you. Getting out of financial troubles is possible thanks to these helpful tips. Instead, read the tips in this article so you’re able to make your situation better. When you have enough financial knowledge,…

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Great Guide On How To Save Money

TIP! Keep up with world money markets so you know what is happening. A lot of people tend to ignore important world news which can impact their own financial situation at home. You want to avoid wasting your hard-earned money and watching it vanish. You may not know how to best manage your money, though. You are hesitant to ask…

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