Small Biz Power in New England | Concord News

Seventy-three years after its founding, the U.S. Small Business Administration is celebrating its legacy while powering today’s innovation boom—especially in New England. With record-breaking new business growth and job creation, local entrepreneurs from garages to labs are proving grit and ingenuity still drive America. Compotech Inc. in Brewer, Maine, a top ten finalist in the SBA’s Patriot Pitch Competition and regional Small Business Manufacturer of the Year, embodies this spirit. As the SBA enters its 74th year, it’s doubling loan caps to $10 million, pausing stifling cybersecurity rules for defense contractors, and launching Trump Accounts—a free savings tool for kids that also helps small businesses attract talent. It’s about immediate support and building the next generation of economic power. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/14f747baa79ac0f7