…understand the SBA environmental due diligence required. National Small Business Week is coming up the week of May 20th. That week, many of the nation’s small businesses and entrepreneurs will gather in Washington DC for seminars, networking, awards, and recognition of those making an impact to the small business community.
SBA lenders and CDCs have large Standard Operating Procedures to deal with. I spend a lot of my time educating the SBA finance community about just one piece of that—the environmental investigation requirements of the SOPs. We want to make the environmental requirements a little bit more manageable with some good information and discussion. Each Fall the SBA updates the SOP for 7(A) and 504 loans, and this October Partner will be hosting a webinar to review the latest updates on SBA environmental due diligence.
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May 27, 2026
In cities across the country, historic industrial assets continue to present challenges and untapped potential. For developers willing to navigate the complexity – and for advisors equipped to translate that complexity into actionable insight – these properties can become catalysts for long-term urban reinvestment.

May 20, 2026
Corey Myers discusses how proactive indoor air quality programs help commercial property teams prevent mold, moisture, and tenant complaints before they escalate.

May 20, 2026
Frank Krech, Sr. Engineer at Partner, brings years of expertise in structural engineering, building envelope consulting, & restoration engineering.




