Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Grants & Funding
Shophand $5K Small Business Boost Grant
July 16, 2026
Running a small business is a full-time juggling act – managing operations, marketing & sales, systems, customer experience, creative & media, and finances. The Shophand $5k Small Business Boost Grant provides supporting grant funds of $5,000 to help U.S.-based small business owners to address technology or operational challenges.
Business News & Resources
SBA Cumulative 7(a) and 504 Loan Limit Increased to $10 Million
July 16, 2026
In a significant move aimed at empowering small business growth, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) increased the cumulative loan limit for its 7(a) and 504 loan programs from $5 million to $10 million, the highest level in agency history, effective July 4.
Economic Scene
Save the Date for VBR Funding Readiness 2026
July 16, 2026
Attention, Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners! Mark Your Calendar for Sept. 30. Get the guidance you need to secure financial support for your business at the Volusia Business Resources Funding (VBR) Readiness 2026 Workshop, an event designed to help make your funding journey a success.
Grants & Funding
Grant for Women-Owned Startups
July 02, 2026
WomensNet has a grant opportunity for women still in the idea phase of a business startup or one with minimal sales of under $10,000
Economic Scene
Apply for the Cade Prize for Inventivity
June 24, 2026
Named after Dr. Robert Cade, lead inventor behind Gatorade — The Cade Prize for Inventivity celebrates inventors and entrepreneurs who, through an innovative invention, demonstrate a creative approach to addressing problems in their field of expertise.
Economic Scene
WomensNet Grant Opportunity for Women-Owned Business Support Firms
June 24, 2026
Are you a woman-owned “business support” firm? WomensNet is offering its monthly business specific $10,000 grant for providers of business support services
Grants & Funding
Cultivate Small Business Food Entrepreneur Accelerator & Grant Program
June 18, 2026
Cultivate Small Business (CSB) helps early-stage entrepreneurs build and sustain businesses in the food industry, with a focus on historically underserved founders in low- to moderate-income communities. CSB is a free 12-week MBA-style program that provides a customized curriculum through live virtual classes.
Grants & Funding
Women Founders Entreprenista Evolve Grant
June 10, 2026
The Entreprenista Evolve Grant provides quarterly $5,000 grants to support women founders as they scale their businesses and invest in growth-focused initiatives.
Grants & Funding
New Grants Available through Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
June 10, 2026
The next round of Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready grant program is now open. Register and complete any combination of two eligible courses or events any time in 2026 to unlock the grant application.
Grants & Funding
Big Dreams Grant Program
June 04, 2026
The Simply Business Big Dreams Grant is a $25,000 initiative offering direct funding and business support for small business owners in the U.S.
