Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP): WhatYou Should Know We’ve had multiple instances where prospective clients ask us similar questions about the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP). Ahead of its expected return, we’ve decided to make the MPPEP simpler to understand for all those interested in potentially applying to the program in the … Continue Reading... 5 Key Components of a Feasibility Study. Why Should You Hire an Expert? Feasibility studies can help you determine the viability of a proposed project and identify potential risks and opportunities. It is for this reason that most investments supported by new market tax credits or USDA loans, as well as certain types of USDA grants, require a feasibility study. But what … Continue Reading... Capacity Utilization: The 3 Facts They Don’t Tell You Businesses need to be aware of their Capacity Utilization, if they are going to achieve a smooth workflow and stay competitive in the market. Capacity utilization measures how efficiently businesses use available resources, from personnel to physical space and equipment. It is an essential part of p … Continue Reading... Are There Any Programs for Rural American Community Needs? Learn All About Community Facilities Programs! At August Brown, we have noticed that prospective clients generally ask the same or similar questions. Hopefully, this article will help you clarify burning questions about the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Community Facilities (CF) Program. Continue Reading... August Brown: A Look Back at a Successful Year in 2022 The year 2022 was a critical moment in the history of August Brown. It marked a period of incredible growth and success, and it’s something that we at August Brown are incredibly proud of. But this success wouldn’t be possible without our client’s trust and eagerness to grow exponentially. Continue Reading... All you need to know about Underwriting for Business Loans All you need to know about Underwriting for Business Loans What is Underwriting? When any business applies for a loan, the lender has to evaluate the loan capacity, credit history, and indemnity of the business/applicant. The information gathered is then used to make a lending decision. What is the … Continue Reading... Are You Prepared to Take Advantage of the Opportunities Created by the USDA Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program? The USDA has announced a new guaranteed loan program for projects that strengthen the U.Sthe food supply chain. The Program makes available nearly $1.3 billion in loan guarantees. Continue Reading... How will CLTs affect you? August Brown conducted the feasibility analysis for a large non-profit land conservationist company located in Washington State to prove their plans to develop new public housing units from culled trees in protected forests of the state.  The plan called for bringing in European technology for the c … Continue Reading... Why Do You Need a Feasibility Study? At August Brown, we conduct our feasibility analysis with unmatched analytical rigor. Besides the core analysis mentioned above, we build compelling financial models with Monte Carlo simulations that display realistic outcomes, meticulously home in on the risk factors, and offer the risk mitigation … Continue Reading...