Author Archives: Greg Poehlmann

Export Loan Lender of the Year!

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Greg Poehlmann

The U.S. Small Business Administration CT District Office presented the Export Loan Lender of the Year Award to Chad Stier and Frank Coppola from 44 Business Capital, Berkshire Bank’s small business lending division. “Our role as a small business lender … Read More »

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Season of Giving 2022

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Greg Poehlmann

44 Business Capital‘s Dana Neas and Roxanne Selwyn again lead this year’s Season of Giving Project asking 44 staff to donate to two great causes. A total of $5,300 was raised in a short period of time. On Giving Tuesday, … Read More »

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X-Day! Berkshire Bank’s Annual Xtraordinary Day

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Greg Poehlmann

Wednesday, June 8 was a day of giving for Berkshire Bank employees which held its “X-DAY” events in the local communities they serve. As the small business lending division of Berkshire Bank, 44 Business Capital joined the effort.This year 44 … Read More »

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Kiddie Academy Financing Experts

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Greg Poehlmann

Mike Hahn and Scott Stevens are visiting Austin, TX this week for the annual Kiddie Academy franchise conference. As experienced business development officers, Mike and Scott each have a stellar record of financing KA franchises. KA clients have come to … Read More »

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Philly’s Own Neighborhood Bike Works

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Greg Poehlmann

Neighborhood Bike Works is a grass roots initiative located in the western neighborhoods of Philadelphia. NBW’s baseline strategy is to provide equitable access to bike ownership for the cities’ youth. Their initiative educates and trains participants how to repair/maintain a … Read More »

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Caring. Giving. Working Hard.

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Greg Poehlmann

Day in and day out, during the toughest times you observe your staff working as a team to finance small businesses across the country. That’s what we do, and we excel at it. Through all the transitions of the last … Read More »

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Operation Paycheck Protection Program – Update

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Greg Poehlmann

44 Business Capital, a Division of Berkshire Bank has mobilized all employees who are focused exclusively on helping our small business customers in this time of need. Our number one priority is to help small business owners get the financing … Read More »

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A Message to Small Business Owners

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Greg Poehlmann

As with any crisis like COVID-19, there is bound to be confusion, panic, stress and, unfortunately, misinformation. We are here for you. Things are changing by the day if not by the hour. Small businesses are being shuttered by state and local … Read More »

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Cheers to Us!

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Greg Poehlmann

The SBA District Office of New Jersey awarded 44 Business Capital, a Division of Berkshire Bank, the Bronze Lender Award as an exceptional SBA Lender in the State of New Jersey by the SBA District Office, Newark, NJ for 2019. … Read More »

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#1 SBA Lender in Philadelphia

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Greg Poehlmann

The team at 44 Business Capital is very proud to continue leading the Delaware Valley in small business lending through the United States Small Business Administration programs. By our estimates, our financing has created or preserved over 15,000 jobs over … Read More »

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Dre's Water Ice and Ice Cream Funds Short-Term Growth

Philadelphia Entrepreneur finances $150,000 for Equipment and Working Capital

$3,822,000 to Purchase Palace Diner in Poughkeepsie, New York

Unwavering Support leads to Sound Financing

$1,484,000 to Finance Bowling Alley Entertainment Center

Family Purchases and Renovates Hometown Bowling Alley in Pittsfield, MA
$745,000 SBA Loan to Acquire Painting Business in New York

A Dream of Owning and Operating a Small Business Comes True

$1,403,000 SBA Loan to Purchase Liquor Store

Business Partners Acquire Retail Liquor Store in Orlando, Florida

$2.8MM 7a Term Loan + $350K SBA Express LOC for Surgical Instrument Company

Funding the acquisition of MSI Precision Specialty Instruments in Phoenixville, PA
$1,212,000 to Acquire Funeral Home & Cremation Business

Purchasing Mack's Funeral Home in Elberton & Hartwell, Georgia

$1,000,000 for Business Acquisition and Stock Purchase of Security Business

Miami-based Entrepreneur realizes Dream of Small Business Ownership

$1,905,000 Loan for Acquisition of Boutique Inn in Bennington, Vermont

An Elegant Lodging Experience in the Historic District of Old Bennington
SBA Loan to purchase Kiddie Academy Day Care in West Caldwell, NJ

$1,364,000 to acquire an Existing Daycare Center

$1,484,000 to Finance the Acquisition of Colorado's last remaining Music-Retail Icon

Legendary Denver Record Store Changes Hands after 33 Years

$1,310,000 Loan for Real Estate and Working Capital

Training Future Equestrian Competitors in Geneva, Florida
Financing for Funeral Home Business with Real Estate in Chalfont, PA

Owning a Small Business Becomes a Reality with SBA Loan and Manageable Payment Plan

$1,568,000 to Refinance Winning Touch Tennis Club

Lehigh Valley Tennis Club Owners Refinance Existing Mortgage Debt

$2,100,000 Loan for Commercial Real Estate Land Purchase, Building Construction with all Associated Costs

Securing Financing for Premier Ivybrook Academy Preschool Franchise
$680,000 Loan for Construction, Equipment and Working Capital for Boutique Fitness and Wellness Studio

Londonderry, NH Studio Opens Creating Community & Inspiring Health and Personal Growth

$3,200,000 SBA Loan plus $200,000 Line of Credit for Business Acquisition & Commercial Real Estate

New Owners purchase 40 Year-Old Second Generation Building Supply Company in Industry, TX

$795,000 SBA Loan for the Acquisition and Fit-Out of New Dance Studio

On Edge Movement Dance Opens Newly Renovated Studio in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
$1,130,000 SBA Loan to Purchase Tri-County Pavers and Design Corporation

Florida Couple Purchases South Florida Paver, Driveway, Pool Deck, and Retaining Wall Provider

Mental Health Services Provider expands with SBA Loan Securing Working Capital and Fit-out Financing

Omni Health Grows Business with Purchase and Retrofit of New Mental Health Facility in Pennsylvania

SBA Loan for Experiential Solutions Company to Purchase New Property

MVP Interactive Expands with Philadelphia Real Estate Purchase and Space Improvements
After leasing for 15 years Cora and Frederick Reed now own the facility with room to grow

Award Winning Outreach Organization purchases their facility in Wilmington, Delaware

Financing for Real Estate and Business Purchase of Destination Hot Dog Joint

First Time Business Owners Buy 50-Year-Old Hot Dog Institution

$3,010,000 SBA Loan to Purchase Certified and Private Home Health Care Service in New England

Financing for Stock Purchase and Employee Buy Out of Full Service Home Care Agency
Southampton, NY Restaurant owner purchases building

$5MM SBA Loan to Buy Real Estate for Existing Restaurant Business

$4,300,000 SBA loan for Real Estate and Improvements

Family Owned Day Care in Clifton, NJ now Own their Real Estate

$1MM Loan for Lake John RV Resort in Walden CO

Dreaming of an Outdoor Business with Fishing, Camping and Hiking
$1,105,000 SBA Loan to Acquire the Real Estate, Liquor License & Business to Open Inn at Glen Gardner

A Reimagined 1760's Inn Features New Ownership and Chef with a Scratch-Kitchen of Elevated American Cuisine

Commercial Painting and Drywall Company Owner Acquires Commercial HVAC Business

Financing New Jersey Business with $2,950,000 term loan & $350,000 SBA Express LOC

$600,000 SBA Loan to Finance the Acquisition of a Second Blackjack Pizza Shop in Colorado

US Veteran Secures Financing for Small Business Where He Worked as a Teen
$552,500 SBA Loan for First time Business Owner

Serving a critical role in the local economy in a highly seasonal area that relies on both local and tourism traffic.

Brandywine Center for Autism Opens New Location with Property Purchase

New facility features collaborative work spaces and two levels of individual therapy rooms and customized sensory areas

$1,259,000 SBA Loan for Lucas Wharf Restaurant & Bar

Northern California Dreaming Comes True - Restaurant Acquisition for Entrepreneur
Family Finances Row House, a Boutique Fitness Studio

Startup project including leasehold improvements for Rowing Fitness Studio in Franklin, Tennessee

Veteran-owned business dedicated to hiring veterans, veteran spouses, guard and reserve personnel

Project Management Experts become their own Landlord with Financing for Commercial Real Estate

The Law Office of Denise D. Nordheimer, Esquire Expands

Law Practice Opens a Second Location in Milton, Delaware
Vision of Owning Their Own Kennel Business is Realized

Long-Time Former Pet Groomers head into Retirement

$963,000 SBA Loan for Southern New Hampshire Home Care Business

Navigating the Acquisition of a New England Small Business

$1,450,000 SBA Loan and Line of Credit

Sound Financing for Engineering Manufacturer in New Jersey
$1,206,000 SBA Loan to Out-of-State Couple for Camping on the Battenkill Purchase

New small business owners acquire 35-acre campground in the Arlington, Vermont area.

$320,000 SBA Loan for Commercial Real Estate for Small Business Startup

North Arlington, NJ gets a New Pet Hotel

$1,285,000 Loan to Finance Taphouse in Phoenixville, PA

Co-Owner's Dream of Opening Sedona Taphouse Comes True
$1,025,000 SBA Loan to Majestic Heli Ski to Purchase Majestic Valley Lodge to Accommodate Winter Skiing Guests

Alaska's Heli Ski Business purchases Majestic Valley Lodge

$2,675,000 SBA Loan to Denver Area Baker to Purchase Business

44 Business Capital funds acquisition of Wholesale Bakery

Rapidly expanding Roofing & Siding Company outgrows leased space

$1,267,000 SBA Loan for Real Estate Purchase
SBA Loan and Line of Credit funds Hilton Bus Company Purchase

Partners business opportunity in Delaware is financed with SBA loan - acquisition shows immediate profitability

Colorado Native Opens New Dental Office in the same Neighborhood

$351,000 Loan to Open New Office in Englewood, CO

Philly's Local Food Favorite - The Good Dog Bar Gets a Face Lift

$2,200,000 SBA Loan to Heather Gleason & Dave Garry for Debt Refinance/Partner Buyout/Renovation
$2,187,000 SBA Loan for Acquisition of Record Products of America

With the resurgence of the vinyl record Industry, 17 jobs preserved in Connecticut

$550,000 SBA Loan & $100,000 line of credit expands Empowered Yoga

Empowered Yoga, Wilmington DE expands business with a new studio and retains loyal following

Operations Manager to President & Owner of Alliance Custom Cabinetry

$1,500,000 SBA Loan for Lancaster County Business and Real Estate Acquisition
Dr. Missy Bergmaier Opens Phoenixville Pediatric Dentistry

44 Business Capital encouraged my dream of owning my own practice

$1,180,000 SBA Loan for Franchise Motel

Motel 6 is a Popular Lodging Choice for Arts & Folk Festival Visitors in Berea, Ky

$355,000 SBA Loan for a Helicopter

Helicopter Tour Company in Central Pennsylvania and Wildwood, New Jersey.
$2,260,000 SBA Loan to Acquire Business & Real Estate Purchase plus Working Capital in LBI

Terrace Tavern & Delaware Avenue Oyster House Stay in the Family

$1,200,000 SBA Loan for Construction and Financing Food Store

Save-A-Lot Food Stores, Frostproof, Florida

Business Acquisition with Real Estate and Working Capital

Purchase Spring House Window & Door in Spring House, PA
$1,050,000 SBA Loan for Build-out and Start-up of Leased Facility for Cosmetology School

Successful Entrepreneurs Realize their Dream in Collegeville, PA

PA Gov. Visits Jyoti Foods after $1,800,000 SBA Loan

Adds Ten New Jobs

Full Refinance of Existing Loans

Aspire Health Care Group, Harrisburg, PA
Robson Industries Manufacturer,West Chester PA - $1,520,000 Loan

Merrick Towle Communications $2,850,000 Loan

$11.8 MM Financing Real Estate Purchase Bensalem, PA
Veteran's $325,000 Loan for Flooring Co.

$3,975,000 Loan Siepser Laser Eyecare

Wayne & Plymouth Meeting, PA

$550,000 Loan for Child Care Franchise

Mike & Michele McKenna, Owners