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2025 in Review: Pa. proves what’s possible amid national uncertainty
Historic investments, economic momentum, and strain on businesses were part of Pennsylvania in 2025.
BLOOM Grant for woman-owned small businesses in York County
The BLOOM program awards grants from $500 to $1,500 to small businesses owned and operating in York County with at least 51% women ownership.
New report reveals historic surge in small business financing under Biden-Harris
The U.S. Small Business Administration delivered $56 billion to small businesses and disaster-impacted communities in Fiscal Year 2024.
York small businesses gain empowerment grants
Small businesses located and operating in York County have been awarded grants by the BLOOM Business Empowerment Center.
SBA to streamline federal contracting certification process
The U.S. Small Business Administration is making is easier for businesses to apply for federal contracting certifications.
Upohar owner brings social impact to catering
Srirupa Dasqupta is on a mission to help grow minority and women-owned businesses by giving them exposure through her catering company.
$10.5M ARPA grants offered to small diverse businesses
Gov. Josh Shapiro today announced $10.5 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding for small diverse businesses.
Lancaster small businesses receive record number of grants and loans
Lancaster businesses received a record number of grants and loans in 2023 through the Lancaster City Revitalization and Improvement Zone Authority.
Grant program opens for York County women-owned businesses
Women-owned small businesses in York County can benefit from the 2023 BLOOM Grant Program.
Partnership to aid minority, women-owned business startups
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology’s (HU) Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) received $250,000 from M&T Bank to aid minority-owned and women-owned business startups.
BLOOM Grant Program opens for York small businesses
The 2023 BLOOM Grant Program for Small Businesses Based in Boroughs in York County opens today.
Fulton invests $1M to aid women and minority-owned businesses
Fulton Bank is investing $1 million to help minority and women-owned businesses grow.
