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Family Entrepreneurship Thrives With SBA Financing
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Family Entrepreneurship Thrives With SBA Financing

When the owners of a Texas traffic control company decided to retire, the company's business manager Trevor Davis and his wife, Krista, stepped up to go into business as a family. With the help of SBA financing from Byline Bank, the couple now owns and operates Redbird Barricades.

From Business Bank to Financing Partner
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From Business Bank to Financing Partner

Charles Nkuku bought Lehman Midtown True Value Hardware shortly after graduating from college, and he’s still the proud owner 35 years later, along with the support and partnership of Byline Bank.

Building a Business from Art and Passion
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Building a Business from Art and Passion

Chicago native Jorge Gonzalez needed a banking partner that was genuinely invested in his company’s journey. Though a line of credit from Byline, Jus Studios was propelled from a word-of-mouth startup to a flourishing enterprise with an expanding client base.

How an SBA Loan Turned an Idea into Reality
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How an SBA Loan Turned an Idea into Reality

Andrew Peontke was initially hesitant about becoming a business owner, but an SBA loan from Byline Bank empowered him to realize his entrepreneurial dream.

Empowering Dreams with Community Impact
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Empowering Dreams with Community Impact

Inspired by his experiences abroad and driven by a passion for providing exceptional childcare, Air Force veteran Nick Plummer wanted to establish a Spanish-immersion childcare center that aligned with his values.

Community Roots, Community Partners
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Community Roots, Community Partners

When a lifelong resident of Evanston decided to make a permanent home for his bike shop in the Chicago suburb, Byline Bank helped his business stay in the neighborhood.

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Getting to Know You
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Getting to Know You

As a contractor in the trowel trades, this seven-generation family business needed a banking partner who would get to know the nuances of their construction specialty.

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Keeping a Small Business Afloat
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Keeping a Small Business Afloat

It’s hard to prepare for every crisis that can arise for a small business, but one Chicago salon learned the value of having the right banking partner on hand to react to the unexpected.

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Family Business Grows With the Right Partner
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Family Business Grows With the Right Partner

When a family-owned furniture store was ready to grow, Byline Bank was there to help finance the expansion while continuing to support the retailer’s day-to-day banking needs.

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An Unconventional Path to Business Ownership
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An Unconventional Path to Business Ownership

When it came time for one BeeHive Homes franchise owner to sell their business, they were lucky to have the perfect buyer on staff. Learn how a onetime nurse became a first-time business owner with the help of an SBA loan from Byline Bank.

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