Business News and Resources

• Press Releases

  SBA and Treasury Announce Enhanced Transparency Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program

  June 19, 2020

  SBA and Treasury Announce New EZ and Revised Full Forgiveness Applications for the Paycheck Protection Program

  June 17, 2020

  The Fresno District Office announces the Emerging Leaders Program for 2019

  February 25, 2019

• Disaster Assistance

  SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Businesses and Residents Affected by Civil Unrest

  SBA Ofrece Asistencia de Desastres a los Pequeños Negocios y Residentes de California Impactados por los Disturbios Civiles

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• Success Stories

  Ron Heskett is 2017 Small Business Person of the Year.

  Deli Delicious wins 2018 SBA Small Business Person Of The Year

  Connoisseur Creations, Inc

  Streamlining and Simplifying Operations Leads Local Meat Company to Success

  Mid Valley Foods, Inc. - Central California 2012 Small Business Person of the Year Award