Celebrating the Strength of Small Business Owners Hooray for May, or as we know it, National Small Business Month! For 45 years (and counting) it has been our privilege to support small businesses throughout California with SBA 504 funding that helps them grow. This is the “elevator speech” of what we do, but it means […]

2025: THE YEAR IN REVIEW Is it just us or does December seem to roll around faster and faster each year? The last twelve months have been a bit of a rollercoaster for many, but every bump and plot twist delivers a chance to learn and grow. We write this year-end recap grateful for those […]

SBA RESOURCES FOR VETERAN OWNED BUSINESSES The U.S. Small Business Administration has a strong history of supporting veteran-owned businesses and Bay Area Development Company has had the privilege of calling several of these businesses our clients over the years. In honor of National Veterans Small Business Week (November 3-7, 2025), we would like to shine […]

SBA UPDATE: FEES WAIVED FOR MANUFACTURING COMPANIES Manufacturers, we have great news for you! The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that in fiscal year 2026 beginning October 1st the SBA 504 upfront fee and annual service fees for manufacturers with NAICS Code 31-33 will be waived. This means that the upfront fee will be […]

SBA 504 IN ACTION ON MAIN STREET: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Our business is helping build small businesses, and sometimes that means helping businesses that build. The construction industry is dynamic and varied, from custom home builders and commercial construction companies to specialty artisans that provide finishing architectural touches. Bay Area Development has had the honor of […]

SBA LOANS DELIVER THE GREEN YOU NEED TO GO GREEN Finding ways to reduce our impact on the planet has been a priority for many individuals and companies for several years now. From turning off lights to reducing the use of plastic products to carrying a reusable water bottle, there are so many ways that […]