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Stay up to date with official announcements, media coverage, and stories showcasing our community impact. From strategic partnerships and program launches to milestones and small business success stories, this is your go-to source for how AmPac is expanding access to capital and empowering entrepreneurs nationwide.

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Wildfire Preparedness for CA and NV Small Businesses

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...

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California Small Business Laws 2025: What You Need to Know

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...

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SBA SOP 50 10 8 Updates: Key Policy Changes for Lenders

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...

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AmPac Advocates for U.S. Manufacturers in Washington

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...

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Celebrating 20 Years of Service

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...

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Your Story, Your Impact: National Small Business Week 2025

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...

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Commercial Bridge Loans

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...

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Small Business Remains Purple as Election Dust Settles

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...

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Celebrate Local This Black Friday

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...

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Small Businesses Struggle with Rising Rents

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...

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Empowering Entrepreneurs Through Accessible Capital

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...

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A Landmark Merger

A Landmark Merger

AmPac Business Capital and Enterprise Funding Corporation Unite to Revolutionize SBA 504 Lending in the Inland Empire Press Conference – Thursday, July 11, 2024 Ontario, CA – June 19, 2024 -- In a strategic move poised to reshape the landscape of SBA 504 lending,...

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Empowering Black Business Growth

Empowering Black Business Growth

Pandemic-Era Insights: A Dive into SBA 504 Loan Program Data Between 2020 and 2022, at the height of the pandemic, the SBA 504 loan program saw record numbers of small businesses buying their buildings to facilitate business growth and maximize the number of benefits....

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Hilda Kennedy Interviewed in Site Selection Magazine

Hilda Kennedy Interviewed in Site Selection Magazine

Read the section below by Hilda Kennedy from the article 'How the Good Life Found An Affordable Home in Southern California'. The Small Business Investor Hilda Kennedy is the founder of AmPac Business Capital in Ontario. AmPac was established in 2005 as a non-profit...

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Support for Small Business Recovery in Inland Empire

Support for Small Business Recovery in Inland Empire

AmPac and Caravanserai Receive Nearly $2M from Wells Fargo Open For Business Fund to Support Small Business Recovery in Inland Empire Funds will provide capital and technical assistance to bolster diverse small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 San...

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AmPac’s Up and Coming Cal Cap Truck Financing Program

AmPac’s Up and Coming Cal Cap Truck Financing Program

Western States Trucking Association | AmPac Truck Financing Webinar Introduction of AmPac’s Up and Coming Cal Cap Truck Financing Program On April 19, 2021, AmPac Business Capital partnered up with the Western States Trucking Association to present an opportunity to...

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AmPac Joins Morning Brew in the City of San Bernardino

AmPac Joins Morning Brew in the City of San Bernardino

AmPac Business Capital Joins Morning Brew with Mayor John Valdivia In this edition of MORNING BREW WITH MAYOR JOHN VALDIVIA, the City of San Berndino's mayor updates the community on AmPac Business Capital for the city. Hilda Kennedy, President, and Leroy Onishi of...

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BUSINESS SENSE BOOTCAMP SESSION 3

BUSINESS SENSE BOOTCAMP SESSION 3

Business $ense BootcampSession 3: Know Your Numbers Know Your Numbers - The final meeting of the series will join together two power leaders in the area of wealth creation by understanding your financial statement. It is imperative to understand how to access to...

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BUSINESS SENSE BOOTCAMP SESSION 2

BUSINESS SENSE BOOTCAMP SESSION 2

Business $ense BootcampSession 2: Increase Your Profits June 23, 2021 - This program explores the cost of doing business in your industry, including methods of delivery of your product, accepting payments for services, and maximizing the usage of the internet to...

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BUSINESS SENSE BOOTCAMP SESSION 1

BUSINESS SENSE BOOTCAMP SESSION 1

Business $ense BootcampSession 1: Find Your Customer June 16, 2021 - This program explores the key factors of consideration when developing a marketing strategy for your small business. Answers to questions such as, what are the best social media channels,...

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