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2025 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards
2025 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards: Celebrating Bold Innovators in the Inland Empire A Night of Inspiration and Innovation More than 800 entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and community members gathered in Riverside on November 18, 2025 for the 23rd annual Spirit of...
Government Shutdown Over: SBA Lending Restarts
Government Reopens: SBA Lending Resumes and What This Means for Your Loan After 43 days of limited federal operations, the government has officially reopened and the U.S. Small Business Administration has begun restoring full functionality across its lending programs....
Connecting Faith and Business 2025 Conference Recap
“Illuminate – Let Your Business Be a Light” The 17th Annual Connecting Faith & Business Conference 2025, presented by AmPac Business Capital, brought faith and enterprise together under one roof at the Ontario Convention Center. The event offered valuable insight...
Inland Empire Small Business Outlook 2025
How the Inland Empire is finding stability and strength in a changing economy As Inland Empire entrepreneurs wrap up 2025, the region’s economic outlook is one of cautious optimism. After a slow start to the year, the national economy regained its footing. According...
SBA Loans and Government Shutdown
SBA Loans and the Government Shutdown: How AmPac Is Staying Prepared The U.S. federal government remains in a shutdown, with many operations paused until Congress reaches a funding agreement. While the situation may create uncertainty for small business owners, AmPac...
Press Release: Thomas Galindo new Chairman of the Board
AmPac Business Capital Welcomes Thomas Galindo, CFA, as Chairman of the Board ONTARIO, Calif. — September 3, 2025 — AmPac Business Capital is proud to announce that Thomas Galindo, CFA, has been named Chairman of the Board of Directors. Galindo has spent more than...
Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: You Are Not Too Small to Be Hacked
You’re Not Too Small to Be Hacked: Why Cybersecurity for Small Businesses is Important At AmPac Business Capital, we work with small business owners every day who pour their heart and energy into building something that lasts. When you have limited time and resources,...
SBA 7a Lending 2025: Record Volumes and Small-Business Trends
SBA 7a Lending 2025: What SBA Data Reveals A Record Quarter in Context SBA 7a lending in 2025 is running at near-record highs. According to the SBA’s published Monthly and Yearly 7a Loan Activity Reports, Q2 FY2025 (January through March 2025) recorded more than $10...
AmPac Secures OFN Funding to Support California Small Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2025 AmPac Business Capital Receives $450,000 Loan and $150,000 Grant from Opportunity Finance Network’s Finance Justice Fund Mission-driven lender will deploy new capital to expand support for underserved and overlooked small...
Buying a Business in 2025: Financing & Market Trends
Buying a Business: Understanding the Opportunity Acquiring an existing business can be a practical and effective way to become a business owner. Rather than building from the ground up, a buyer steps into a business with customers, staff, equipment, and operational...
Side Hustle to Startup
Side Hustles Surge Across California The path from side hustle to startup is becoming increasingly common as Americans seek flexible ways to earn and grow. Since 2020, Google searches for “side hustle” have skyrocketed, reflecting a nationwide shift toward flexible...
Tariffs 101: How They Work for U.S. Small Businesses
Cutting Through the Confusion about How Import Taxes Really Work Tariffs may seem like an issue for large companies or foreign governments, but they directly affect everyday prices and small business operations here in the United States. You've likely heard phrases...
2025 Economic Outlook for Small Businesses
What the 2025 Economic Outlook Means for Small Businesses As we move into the second half of 2025, the 2025 economic outlook for small businesses is showing mixed signals, with recent data highlighting both challenges and areas of resilience for small business owners....
SBA 7a Community Advantage Loans for Underserved Businesses
SBA 7a Community Advantage Loans Offer Second Chances for Small Business Dreams Access to capital remains a formidable barrier for many small business owners, particularly startups and entrepreneurs in underserved communities. Traditional lenders frequently turn...
Wildfire Preparedness for CA and NV Small Businesses
Wildfire preparedness for small businesses has become increasingly important across California and Nevada. As fire seasons extend and become more disruptive, the need for practical, forward-thinking preparation is clearer than ever. While no plan can eliminate every...
California Small Business Laws 2025: What You Need to Know
New California small business laws in 2025 are set to reshape how companies operate across the state. From tax rules and subscription billing to retirement plans and public contracts, this year brings important deadlines and decisions that business owners may need to...
SBA SOP 50 10 8 Updates: Key Policy Changes for Lenders
On June 1, 2025, the SBA implemented major changes through its updated Standard Operating Procedure. These SBA SOP 50 10 8 updates affect both the 504 and 7a loan programs, introducing new guidance on refinancing, ownership eligibility, documentation, and lender...
AANHPI Heritage Month: Small Business Support that Matters
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich cultural contributions, resilience, and entrepreneurial leadership of AANHPI individuals across the country. From shaping local economies to advancing...
AmPac Advocates for U.S. Manufacturers in Washington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hilda Kennedy, Janine Warren, and Board Member Wanda Jones Join National CDC Leaders to Support SBA 504 Lending Expansion at NADCO’s Spring Summit ONTARIO, CA – May 2025 – Last week, AmPac Business Capital joined fellow Certified Development...
Celebrating 20 Years of Service
AmPac Celebrates 20 Years of Impact in Small Business Lending, Kicking Off SBA's National Small Business Week Friday, May 2, 2025 | Ontario, CA Ontario, CA – AmPac Business Capital, a mission-driven nonprofit founded in May 2005, will commemorate its 20th...
Small Business Survey: Optimism About Growth, Caution Around Hiring and Real Estate
AmPac Business Capital recently conducted a survey of their clients to gauge small business sentiment heading into Q2 of 2025. The responses reflect a cautiously optimistic outlook, especially when it comes to revenue growth and broader economic conditions, while also...
Your Story, Your Impact: National Small Business Week 2025
Small businesses are more than just storefronts or startups—they are the backbone of the American economy, responsible for nearly half of the nation’s private workforce and a driving force behind innovation, job creation, and community development. Each spring, the...
Empowering Black Small Business Owners: Resources and the Framework of Black History Month
Black business ownership in the United States is experiencing a surge, marking a pivotal shift in economic empowerment and entrepreneurship. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Black business ownership is expanding at its fastest rate in three decades. Between 2019...
Commercial Bridge Loans
A Strategic Tool for SBA 504 Borrowers and Lenders Small businesses and lenders participating in the SBA 504 loan program are increasingly turning to commercial bridge loans as a vital financing tool. These short-term funding solutions, typically 12 – 36 months are...
Small Business Remains Purple as Election Dust Settles
As the nation processes the results of the recent election, small business owners find themselves in a familiar position - straddling the political divide. The "purple" nature of small business, meaning it transcends party lines and appeals to both Republicans and...
Celebrate Local This Black Friday
Black Friday, traditionally known as the biggest shopping day of the year, marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season and is known for significant sales and promotions. However, this year presents a unique opportunity to shift focus from large corporations to...
Nevada’s Small Business Landscape Welcomes New Lending Opportunities
Nevada's Growing Business Opportunity As confidence grows in Nevada's entrepreneurial environment, AmPac Business Capital, a mission-driven lender from Ontario, California, has announced its expansion into the Silver State. With an 18-year track record of supporting...
Small Businesses Struggle with Rising Rents
The Rising Cost of Commercial Space Small business owners are facing significant challenges as lease rates continue to climb sharply across many markets. Recent data from Bank of America reveals that rent payments per small business client rose by 11% year-over-year...
Empowering Entrepreneurs Through Accessible Capital
Southern California Business Report with Hilda Kennedy, AmPac, Founder & CEO Catch up with Hilda Kennedy, the visionary president and founder of AmPac Business Capital. With a relentless drive to empower entrepreneurs and uplift communities, Hilda has redefined...