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2020 Results

0 9073

Businesses
Served

$
0 148
M

Capital
Formation

0 23935

Jobs
Supported

0 498

Training
Events

0 10577

Training
Attendees

Success Stories

Sales increased from a low six-figure to high seven-figure range in five months.
Nutrition ConsultingCaroline Thomason
Nutrition Consulting
The Bower Center secured $86,900 in loans: $19,400 in PPP loans, $4,000 in EIDL, and $3,500 in grants.
The Bower Center for the ArtsSusan Martin
The Bower Center for the Arts
The Co-op Obtained $4.3 million in loans -- $1.4 million from an SBA 7(a) loan and the remainder from the community
Fredericksburg Food Co-opRich LaRochelle
Fredericksburg Food Co-op
Business basics added to corporate trainer’s success and her income increased by 40%
Corporate TrainerBarbara H. Smith LLC
Corporate Trainer
Sandy White secured over $1 million in COVID-related SBA loans and grants.
Captain Groovy’s Grill & Raw BarSandy White
Captain Groovy’s Grill & Raw Bar
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