<?php
require_once __DIR__ . '/includes/functions.php';
require_once __DIR__ . '/includes/data/testimonials.php';

$pageTitle       = 'About Us - US Business Funding Solutions';
$pageDescription = 'Nearly 20 years helping people across the country navigate the grant process. Meet the team, values, and mission behind US Business Funding Solutions.';
$activePage      = 'company.php';

require __DIR__ . '/includes/header.php';
?>
      <!-- ============================================================= hero -->
      <section class="section section--top">
        <div class="container">
          <div class="grid grid--split grid--align-center grid--gap-xl">
            <div class="stack-xl animate-fade-in-up">
              <div class="stack">
                <h1 class="title-xl">
                  About <span class="gradient-text">US Business Funding Solutions</span>
                </h1>
                <p class="text-body">
                  For nearly 20 years, we've been helping people across the country successfully navigate the grant
                  process. Based in Utah, our team of experienced grant professionals takes care of the heavy
                  lifting&mdash;guiding clients step by step from start to finish.
                </p>
                <p class="text-body">
                  Our grant writers and researchers bring more than 30 years of combined experience in securing
                  funding for businesses, nonprofits, and community projects. With expert researchers to identify
                  opportunities and skilled writers to handle the documentation, we provide a complete support system
                  designed to maximize your chances of success.
                </p>
                <p class="text-body">
                  Whether you're starting a new business, expanding an existing one, or developing a nonprofit or
                  community initiative, we're here to help you access the resources you need to achieve your goals.
                </p>
              </div>
            </div>

            <div class="hero-media animate-scale-in">
              <img src="assets/team-professionals.jpg" alt="US Business Funding Solutions professional team" />
            </div>
          </div>
        </div>
      </section>

      <!-- =========================================================== values -->
      <section class="section section--muted">
        <div class="container">
          <div class="center stack animate-fade-in" style="margin-bottom: 4rem">
            <h2 class="title-lg">Our Core Values</h2>
            <p class="lead lead--lg measure">
              What sets us apart and drives everything we do for our clients
            </p>
          </div>

          <div class="grid grid--4">
            <article class="card card--lift reveal center">
              <div class="card__header">
                <div class="icon-tile icon-tile--center"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" aria-hidden="true"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M21 8.25c0-2.485-2.099-4.5-4.688-4.5-1.935 0-3.597 1.126-4.312 2.733-.715-1.607-2.377-2.733-4.313-2.733C5.1 3.75 3 5.765 3 8.25c0 7.22 9 12 9 12s9-4.78 9-12Z" /></svg></div>
                <h3 class="card__title card__title--md">Client Commitment</h3>
              </div>
              <div class="card__body">
                <p class="text-muted">We put your goals at the center of everything we do, working tirelessly to help you succeed.</p>
              </div>
            </article>
            <article class="card card--lift reveal center">
              <div class="card__header">
                <div class="icon-tile icon-tile--center"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" aria-hidden="true"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M12 18v-5.25m0 0a6.01 6.01 0 0 0 1.5-.189m-1.5.189a6.01 6.01 0 0 1-1.5-.189m3.75 7.478a12.06 12.06 0 0 1-4.5 0m3.75 2.383a14.406 14.406 0 0 1-3 0M14.25 18v-.192c0-.983.658-1.823 1.508-2.316a7.5 7.5 0 1 0-7.517 0c.85.493 1.509 1.333 1.509 2.316V18" /></svg></div>
                <h3 class="card__title card__title--md">Expert Guidance</h3>
              </div>
              <div class="card__body">
                <p class="text-muted">Our experienced professionals bring proven knowledge and hands-on support to every step of the funding process.</p>
              </div>
            </article>
            <article class="card card--lift reveal center">
              <div class="card__header">
                <div class="icon-tile icon-tile--center"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" aria-hidden="true"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M6.115 5.19l.319 1.913A6 6 0 0 0 8.11 10.36L9.75 12l-.387.775c-.217.433-.132.956.21 1.298l1.348 1.348c.21.21.329.497.329.795v1.089c0 .426.24.815.622 1.006l.153.076c.433.217.956.132 1.298-.21l.723-.723a8.7 8.7 0 0 0 2.288-4.042 1.087 1.087 0 0 0-.358-1.099l-1.33-1.108c-.251-.21-.582-.299-.905-.245l-1.17.195a1.125 1.125 0 0 1-.98-.314l-.295-.295a1.125 1.125 0 0 1 0-1.591l.13-.132a1.125 1.125 0 0 1 1.3-.21l.603.302a.809.809 0 0 0 1.086-1.086L14.25 7.5l1.256-.837a4.5 4.5 0 0 0 1.528-1.732l.146-.292M6.115 5.19A9 9 0 1 0 17.18 4.64M6.115 5.19A8.965 8.965 0 0 1 12 3c1.929 0 3.716.607 5.18 1.64" /></svg></div>
                <h3 class="card__title card__title--md">Nationwide Reach</h3>
              </div>
              <div class="card__body">
                <p class="text-muted">From coast to coast, we serve clients in all 50 states, helping them access the resources they need to grow.</p>
              </div>
            </article>
            <article class="card card--lift reveal center">
              <div class="card__header">
                <div class="icon-tile icon-tile--center"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" aria-hidden="true"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M9 12.75 11.25 15 15 9.75m-3-7.036A11.959 11.959 0 0 1 3.598 6 11.99 11.99 0 0 0 3 9.749c0 5.592 3.824 10.29 9 11.622 5.176-1.332 9-6.03 9-11.622 0-1.31-.21-2.571-.598-3.751h-.152c-3.196 0-6.1-1.248-8.25-3.285Z" /></svg></div>
                <h3 class="card__title card__title--md">Integrity</h3>
              </div>
              <div class="card__body">
                <p class="text-muted">We uphold the highest standards of honesty, ethics, and confidentiality&mdash;protecting your information and earning your trust every step of the way.</p>
              </div>
            </article>
          </div>
        </div>
      </section>

      <!-- ========================================================== mission -->
      <section class="section">
        <div class="container">
          <div class="measure-lg center stack-xl animate-fade-in">
            <h2 class="title-lg">Our Mission</h2>
            <p class="lead">
              We believe that the right funding can unlock potential, transform ideas, and strengthen communities. At
              U.S. Business Funding Solutions, our purpose is to connect you with the best opportunities
              available&mdash;whether through government programs, grants, foundations, private investors, or other
              resources. With our expertise and guidance, you'll have a trusted partner committed to helping you move
              forward and achieve lasting success.
            </p>
          </div>
        </div>
      </section>

      <!-- ===================================================== testimonials -->
      <section class="section section--muted">
        <div class="container">
          <div class="center stack" style="margin-bottom: 3rem">
            <h2 class="title-lg">Client Success Stories</h2>
          </div>
          <?= testimonial_grid(random_testimonials($allTestimonials, 6), ['stars' => true]) ?>
        </div>
      </section>
    
<?php require __DIR__ . '/includes/footer.php'; ?>