SBA Doubles Cumulative 7(a) and 504 Loan Limit to $10 Million Effective July 4, eligible borrowers c
SBA Doubles Cumulative 7(a) and 504 Loan Limit to $10 MillionEffective July 4, eligible borrowers can access record levels of SBA-backed fundingPublished on May 18, 2026WASHINGTON – Today, Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), announced a new rule that will allow eligible borrowers to combine their 7(a) and 504 loans for up to $10 million in SBA-backed financing, increasing the cumulative loan limit from its current $5 million and expanding the capital available to
How to Build a Business That Withstands Economic Slowdowns
Small business owners face a recurring reality: economic downturns happen. Revenue can slow, customers delay spending, and credit tightens. The businesses that survive aren’t always the biggest — they’re the most prepared. Recession resilience isn’t about panic. It’s about disciplined cash management, diversified income, operational flexibility, and strong customer relationships. The goal is simple: reduce fragility before the market tests you.Key Takeaways Protect cash flow before pursuing aggressive
Line Seven apartment community announced for Urbandale
The city of Urbandale and Hubbell Realty Co. are working together to bring affordable housing to a larger apartment community proposed for Urbandale and Dallas county. The Urbandale City Council approved a development agreement with Hubbell Realty Co. for the Line Seven apartment community that would be at the southwest corner of 142nd Street and Waterford Road. The development would add at least 15 affordable apartments to the city's housing stock. The site plan approved in December 2024 for the
Nominated for the 2025 NADRA Awards, Deck & Drive Solutions builds premium composite decks across Central Iowa with TimberTech Platinum and Trex Pro Gold certified craftsmanship
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Aaron Rouse – aaron@deckanddrivesolutions.com – (515)480-5593 Deck & Drive Solutions was Nominated for a NATIONAL AWARD FOR A DECK PROJECTArea builder recognized in the National Award at the 2025 NADRA Deck Competition Clearwater Beach, Florida – January 8th, 2026, Deck & Drive Solutions, a deck builder based in Windsor Heights/Des Moines/Urbandale Area, was honored in the Open Porch category at the recent National Deck Competition, an awards program sponsored by The North
