SBA 504 IN ACTION ON MAIN STREET: TRANSPORTATION & AUTO RELATED Did you know the SBA has over 20 industry categories for the small businesses its programs support? Each one plays an important role in making America’s “Main Streets” dynamic places where you can shop, play, and find the services you need. Over the years […]

THE FREEDOM TO GROW WITH SBA FINANCING Independence Day is in the rearview mirror, but the spirit of freedom is something worth celebrating all year, especially for small business owners. Every entrepreneur values the freedom to pursue their purpose and build something great but turning plans into reality means having the right financial support in […]

Double Your Borrowing Power | Bay Area Development Company On May 18th the SBA announced that, beginning July 4, 2026, qualified borrowers can combine SBA 504 and 7(a) loans to access up to $10 million in SBA-backed funding. This is the first time these two loans have been available in combination (up to $5 million […]

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 […]