Bay Area Development Company

10/15/2026

Alissandre Haas has always worked in the creative field and got her start in fabrics and fine linens. A career change was not on her radar until a mentor told her she should look into tile and stone. She did just that and never looked back.

When Allie opened the doors of Tile Fever in 2020, she knew she wanted to do things differently in her own business. Her goal was to curate materials customers dream of finding so she sources from smaller artisan companies around the world. She is driven by the question, “How do I make sure I have things I’d want to use in my home?” but balances that by providing options to suit a wide range of tastes and styles.

During Tile Fever’s peak in business, its building flooded and Allie had to quickly find a new home for her company. The perfect property became available at the perfect time and she purchased it with an SBA 504 loan. Tile Fever’s new building offers an expansive showroom and, nestled in the heart of Sausalito’s artists’ district, it’s also the ideal place for Allie to continue to find the inspiration that brings her clients’ visions to life.

10/13/2026

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and the SBA has several tips and resources to help you stay a step ahead of cyber threats. Be proactive and aware to keep your small business safe.

Cyber attacks cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars a year.

Learn how to protect your business from threats: https://www.sba.gov/cybersecurity

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

SBA 504 loans have increased since September, which reflects multiple market factors including inflation, increased mortgage rates, and slowed hiring.

In the good news column, the SBA has announced that for the current fiscal year, most rural businesses as well as most small and mid-sized companies in food supply chain businesses can take advantage of waived upfront fees and ongoing servicing fees on 504 loans. Waived fees continue for manufacturing companies, which have had access to this benefit since October 1, 2025.

Our team is here to answer your questions and assist you in leveraging all the advantages the SBA 504 program has for your growing company.

10/01/2026

It's Q4 and the SBA has announced some positive shifts to keep small businesses moving forward. Our new blog has all the details!

The final quarter of 2026, as you look ahead to 2027, the Small Business Administration has announced some financing updates and options created to help you..

09/23/2026

Uncertain times don’t always mean your business has to stand still.
Growth might look like acquiring commercial property to stabilize your occupancy costs or upgrading your equipment to increase production.
Read the blog for more ideas on moving forward during uncertainty with a thoughtful growth strategy.

As a new quarter comes into focus, inflation remains a key concern, especially among small business owners. This factor has been with us for quite a while and..