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Katie von Brethorst
Aug 18, 2025

Lifelines for Growth: How SBA Loans Are Powering Idaho’s Small Businesses

The benefits of SBA loans typically include competitive interest rates, low down payments and extended repayment terms.

Gretchen Kelley Bietz and Robin Kelley Rausch, Rural Owned Small Business of the Year recipients, center, accept the award from Kelly Loeffler, left, and Shannon Madsen. (PHOTO: STEVE LOMBARD, IBR)
May 27, 2025

SBA Awards honor local small business owners in annual event

“As Boise and Idaho knows, small businesses are the heartbeat of our community and the backbone of our country with 34 million across the nation,” Loeffler said.

Businesses financially impacted by the landslide in March on Highway 95 may be eligible for an SBA loan. (PHOTO: ITD)
Apr 28, 2025

Businesses impacted by highway closures could qualify for SBA funds

Loan amounts can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for private nonprofits.


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