Small businesses that accessed the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program, enabling them to keep payroll flowing during the COVID-19 crisis, now have some guidance on how to claim forgiveness of those loans.

While the COVID-19 crisis was in its nascent stage in the United States, we were just starting to see how much havoc the virus would cause on the American worker, seeing layoffs occurring in droves.

What should solar power industry developers, operating partners, and investors look for in a solar financing partner? Read on for a look at four primary characteristics.

The sobering realities of the current global health crisis and the resulting economic turmoil have many looking to help.

Read on for what small business owners need to know about the new stimulus bill.

Beginning today, April 3, small businesses can apply for the nearly $350 billion in forgivable loans available through the Paycheck Protection Program.

Hear from our team on three programs: the Paycheck Protection Program, SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and EIDL Grants.

The sobering realities of the current global health crisis and the resulting economic turmoil have many looking to help. We are proud to see the innovation and leadership by many of our portfolio companies during this trying time.

The historic $2 trillion stimulus package, now signed into law, brings much-needed financial relief to American workers and small businesses.

Our Chief Investment Officer Scott Murphy addresses our ongoing commitment to providing guidance and resources for small businesses and their employees during this critical time.

Nearly three decades ago, Advantage Capital was founded to bring businesses, jobs and technologies to communities that have historically lacked access to investment capital. 2019 was no different. Last year, we invested in nearly 100 unique businesses ready for growth, across more than 25 states. Employees at those businesses shared what it meant to have a good-quality job—one with strong wages, training and growth prospects. Read on for a closer look at 2019, and where we are headed in the next decade.

The next state New Markets Tax Credit programs are likely to be cast around deeper metrics for success, with high transparency, performance reporting and accountability checks to reach social and economic goals, writes Sandra Moore in the latest Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits. The article takes a closer look at Maine’s program and a vigorous approach to full analysis and impact reporting.

As we move closer to the second half of the year, it seems a good time to step back and evaluate the social and economic impact of our portfolio companies. While we are still a month away from the mid-year 2019 survey, a reflection on the real, tangible impacts of our investments over the full course of 2018 makes sense, as does a brief assessment on the year so far. Read on for our findings and perspective.

Today’s job market is on fire. Unemployment levels haven’t been this low in half a century. Even U.S. manufacturing jobs – which fell hard in the last recession – are booming. But a look behind the headline numbers tells a different story. Many parts of rural America aren’t feeling the warmth. Both rural workers and employers have limited options. Take a look at what’s happened in one rural Kentucky community.

What truly makes an impact? And in the cacophony of economic reports, indicators and news, what rises above the fray as the thing that matters? Our Chief Impact Officer weighs in.

As part of our focus on local communities and how investing in growing businesses can help strengthen economies, boost the labor force, and provide sustainable impact, we’ll be visiting with portfolio companies across the country, and talking with the people behind the work. Read on for a look at one Las Vegas company that is truly making a difference.

We asked more than 200 of our active portfolio companies about the economic and social impact they are making within their local communities. How many provide specialized training for employees? What percentage offer their employees wealth creation opportunities? Read on for our findings.