Business News and Resources

• Press Releases

  SBA to Host National Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Hearing in Washington, D.C.

  August 17, 2017

  SBA Washington Metropolitan Area District Office Announces 2017 Small Business Award Winners

  April 24, 2017

  SBA Presentation on $2.5 Million Growth Accelerator Fund Contest at Howard University

  July 8, 2014

• From Our Office

  8(a) Business Development Program Frequently Asked Questions

  8(a) Offering Letter to Washington Metropolitan Area District Office

• SBA Programs

  COVID-19 Relief Options

  Business Guide to Planning, Launching, Managing and Growing Your Business

  Follow These 10 Steps to Starting a Business

  Borrowing Money

  Boots to Business for transitioning service members

  Emerging Leaders

  Exporting

  Find a Lender

  Find a Mentor or Counselor

  Federal Opportunities

  8(a) Business Development program

  Size Protest Guidelines

• Other Resources

  Healthcare.gov

  IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center

  Occupational Health and Safety Resources for Small Businesses

  U.S. Census Bureau Quick Facts

  U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Pay and Benefits

  U.S. Department of Labor Services by Location

• State and Local Resources

  Arlington County, VA BizLaunch

  Community Nonprofit for Housing and Economic Development - Washington DC

  District of Columbia Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

  District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs

  Fairfax County, VA Economic Development Authority

  Loudoun County, VA SmallBiz

  Maryland Entrepreneurial Hub

  Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation

  Maryland State Business Express

  Prince George's County, MD Economic Development Corporation

  Prince George's County Memorial Library Small Business Resources

  Southeast Fairfax Small Business Resources

  Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity

  Virginia Entrepreneurs

  Washington DC Economic Development Partnership

  Asian American Chamber of Commerce

  Capital Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce

  El Salvadorian American Chamber of Commerce

  Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce

  Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

  Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce Metro DC

• Success Stories

  1st American Races Up National Ranks as 155th Fastest Growing Company

  Cooking Up A Success With Help From SBA

  SunTrust Bank-SBA Loan Helps True Communications to Hire 180 Employees, Buy Equipment

  A Vision Becomes Reality

  Raul “Danny” Vargas: Success Through Persistance

• Lending Activity

  End of FY16 Numbers

  August Top 10 Lenders

  July Top 10 Lenders

  June Top 10 Lenders