An incubator for wood products businesses has been funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Appalachian Ohio Wood Products Cluster, managed by the Appalachian Partnership, Inc., is one of 14 Regional Innovation Clusters initiative, and could qualify for up to $2.5 million in grants.
The Affordable Healthcare program had taken a battering in its first few weeks. But for woodworking companies and woodwork entrepreneurs, this could really work out.
The Affordable Healthcare program, Obamacare, got off to a rocky start on technical and political levels. Woodworking companies may benefit from the fixes being made now when insurance exchanges specifically for small business open November 1 - a month late.
When Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Marketplaces begin open enrollment on November 1, many small employers who offer health insurance to employees will also be eligible for a significant tax credit.
Hurricane Sandy survivors will continue to be served when the Belmar, NJ Disaster Recovery Center transitions to a SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center on Monday, Feb. 25.
The Small Business Administration will provide information about its disaster relief programs at Cabinets & Closets Expo 2013. The show runs Feb. 27-Mar. 1 in Edison, NJ.