by Alpine Bank Staff | Aug 13, 2024 | Community Banking
Consumers willing to shop local in 2024 A recent survey from online wholesale marketplace Faire, found that Americans are willing to spend an extra $2,000 on local businesses in 2024, if it means their favorite local stores will continue to thrive. On average, they...
by Alpine Bank Staff | Jun 17, 2024 | Miscellaneous
SBA offers new resource hub The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced its new Investing in America Small Business Hub. The online portal provides industry-specific resources to help small businesses access grants, contracts, and other...
by Alpine Bank Staff | Feb 21, 2024 | Miscellaneous
Opportunities Increase for Minority-Owned Businesses The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) recently shared numbers around its progress in small business lending for the year as it has increased the number and dollar amount of loans across several small...
by Alpine Bank Staff | Dec 20, 2023 | Bank News
Inflation, labor shortages remain problematic Optimism continues to decrease among small business owners due to inflation and labor scarcities, according to a recent report by the National Federation of Independent Business. The National Federation of Independent...
by Alpine Bank Staff | Oct 23, 2023 | Miscellaneous
Actions to prevent, detect, and tackle fraud In addition to reporting on fraud in the pandemic relief programs, the Small Business Administration is also working to enhance best practices for future emergencies. The United States Small Business Administration (SBA)...
