Small Business Spotlight
Join the Consumer Bankers Association as we highlight the partnership between America’s leading banks and our nation’s small businesses!
Spotlights
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I am really excited about the relationship that I have with Comerica. A couple of weeks ago, they threw CTI a reception for all the work that we're doing in the community... How many banks will do that for you?"
Robin Thorne, CEO and Founder CTI Environmental Inc.
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"It was important to us to be with a bank [like M&T] that was big enough that it had all of that infrastructure, but small enough that we weren't just a number."
Derek and Stacey Edinger, Brewery Ardennes
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"As time went on and our experience together grew even more, [Atlantic Union Banks] became part of my own ‘family’ because I felt I could talk to them about anything related to the business"
Dr. Sushant Navalkar, Francionia Pediatrics
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I contribute [the success of St. Mary’s Montessori Schools] to Bank of America for believing in us – believing in the plan that Chris presented and then trusting us to see it through.”
Nel and Chris Jayawardana, St. Mary’s Montessori Schools
Providing Safe Home Healthcare
While many were impacted by COVID, few faced more challenges than the home care industry. Thankful Larry was able to secure a PPP loan from Investors Bank, now part of Citizens Bank, and ensure their clients safely received the care they needed.
Giving Small Businesses What They Need
When Robin Thorne initially approached Comerica she was only focused on borrowing money. But as her years-long partnership with Comerica flourished, so did her business and the ways her bank was able to help CTI Environmental Inc. thrive.
Supporting those with greatest need
Scripted Healthcare was wrapping their first year when the pandemic hit, bringing new uncertainty to a business figuring itself out. Partnering with Commerce Bank, Casey secured a PPP loan and continued serving his community.
Bringing peace to mind and body
Nikki Enfield walked into her local TD Bank branch with uncertainty and concern for her massage therapy business. She walked away with a newfound hope and financial security for her business focus on wellness.
Serving children and families
Murriel Webb shares her journey to securing a PPP loan that helped her daycare remain open and financially viable for the children and families they serve thanks to the support of Comerica.
Securing loan forgiveness
AARDCO's servicing, their major source of revenue, was brought to a halt because of the pandemic. With PNC, Tammy secured both rounds of PPP loans and they are on their way to full forgiveness.
Protecting customers and employees
Composing Room, Inc. had some tough decisions to make when COVID disrupted operations. Thankfully, M&T Bank was able to quickly help with relief to save jobs and protect the health of their employees so they could safely serve their customers.
A Gift for Employees and Customers
When the pandemic hit and events were put on hold, Gilson’s Engraving & Elegant Gifts felt these cancellations very quickly. With help from 1st Financial Bank, Susan was able to get the relief she and her employees needed.
Fortunately 1st Financial Bank was able to help us get the relief we needed to save jobs, protect the health and safety of our employees, and serve our customers.”
— Susan Gilson
