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New SBA Web Tool Helps with Market Research
… the country can now take advantage of a new business tool to help them compete and grow. The free tool, called SizeUp, … or entrepreneur. Tools like SizeUp deliver data right to the fingertips of business owners to help make smart decisions and have the greatest … -
SBA Kicks Off Young Entrepreneur Series
… Series Five-city tour offers young people advice and tools to start and grow businesses WASHINGTON – The White House and … with SBA officials, local business advisors and resources to help them start or grow their own small business. “For our … and encouraging business ownership is an important way to meet that goal.” SBA will hold five YES forums that … -
Final Regulations Will Strengthen 8(a) Business Development Program for Small Businesses
… a package of final rules that will revise regulations to strengthen its 8(a) Business Development program to better ensure that the benefits flow to the intended recipients and help prevent waste, fraud and … -
Statement from Administrator Mills on Urging Continued Support for Small Businesses’ Recovery Loan Programs
… today issued the following statement regarding efforts to ensure continued funding for two key provisions first … and Recovery Act (ARRA) of 2009: “Two key enhancements to SBA’s loan programs – increased guarantees and reduced … Loan Queue. The queue is an efficient and transparent way to ensure that every remaining dollar possible is made … -
SBA and Treasury Announce Enhanced Transparency Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program
… leaders of the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee to make public additional data regarding the Paycheck … “We value transparency and our fiduciary responsibility to ensure American taxpayer funds are used appropriately. … force of our economic stability and are leading the way to allow our nation to rebound safely.” SBA will … -
SBA and Treasury Announce Enhanced Transparency Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program
… leaders of the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee to make public additional data regarding the Paycheck … “We value transparency and our fiduciary responsibility to ensure American taxpayer funds are used appropriately. … force of our economic stability and are leading the way to allow our nation to rebound safely.” SBA will disclose … -
Carranza Implements Automatic Deferment on Existing SBA Disaster Loans Through End of 2020
… Administrator Jovita Carranza announced changes to help borrowers still paying back SBA loans from previous … borrowers of home and business disaster loans do not have to contact SBA to request deferment. “The SBA is looking at every option and … -
SBA Houston accepting Applications for 2020 Emerging Leaders Training Program
… entrepreneurs throughout the 32-county district to participate in a free, seven-month Emerging Leaders … each participating entrepreneur will learn immediate ways to improve their business and will create a three-year strategic growth plan to build a sustainable business of size and scale. Emerging … -
SBA Announces Funding Competition to Organizations Providing Training to Women Veteran Entrepreneurs
… SBA Announces Funding Competition to Organizations Providing Training to Women Veteran Entrepreneurs WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small … “Women veteran entrepreneurs have contributed in a major way to the growth of the U.S. economy, bringing in $10 … -
2020 Small Business Owners from Alaska Honored by SBA Alaska District as Part of Annual National Small Business Week
… and celebrations were postponed this year due to the Coronavirus outbreak. “National Small Business Week is a time to recognize the impact entrepreneurs and small businesses … tenacity remain the same as small business owners continue to inspire us in new and meaningful ways.” 2020 winners from … -
SBA and lenders take more steps to improve Paycheck Protection Program
… SBA and lenders take more steps to improve Paycheck Protection Program WASHINGTON – – Today, … Administration and lenders are taking more strides to improve the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) so that … than $100,000 Reaching rural communities in a meaningful way; 28% of businesses who have received funding this round … -
SBA Launches 6th Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, Debuts SBIR Catalyst to Award over $5 Million in Prizes
… Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, Debuts SBIR Catalyst to Award over $5 Million in Prizes WASHINGTON – The U.S. … entrepreneurs in research and development (R&D). New to this year’s competition, two tracks will run totaling over … SBIR Catalyst programs are important parts of our efforts to support high-tech, deep-tech startups, by developing a … -
READOUT: The U.S. Small Business Administration Hosts Webinar for Small Business Owners on Economic Aid and Recovery for Atlantic and Southeast Regions
… “Across the country, small firms have stepped up to serve their neighbors during these dark times. The … Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, has gone a long way towards helping business owners get back on their feet. … of the Small Business Committee, I’m continuing the work to ensure the interests of small businesses are front and … -
In Less Than Two Weeks, Paycheck Protection Program Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal Surpasses Expectations, Accepts More Than 340K Submissions
… Casillas Guzman’s priority of rushing relief to the smallest of small businesses and far exceeding … small businesses, increasing the rate of forgiveness to PPP borrowers will have an immediate effect in helping the … small businesses with a streamlined, user-friendly way to apply for forgiveness and receive relief on these … -
SBA Announces Moratorium on Bona Fide Place of Business Requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program
… place of business in a specific geographic area in order to be awarded any construction contract through the 8(a) Program due to the ongoing challenges of COVID-19. The moratorium is effective August 25, 2021, and applies to all 8(a) construction contracts offered to the 8(a) … -
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman Statement on Labor Day
… Isabella Casillas Guzman released the following statement to commemorate Labor Day: “Labor Day is a time to honor the unending strength, creativity and determination … over the past year and a half and are leading the way as our country recovers and rebuilds from a global … -
SBA Announces Entrepreneur, Investor, and Award-winning Entertainer Jennifer Lopez to Headline National Small Business Week Virtual Summit 2021
… Investor, and Award-winning Entertainer Jennifer Lopez to Headline National Small Business Week Virtual Summit 2021 … SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman in “Pathways to Entrepreneurship: A Fireside Chat,” moderated by Maria … business ownership. With our small businesses leading the way, we can build our economy back better.” In the Fireside … -
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman Releases Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month
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READOUT: Administrator Guzman Visits Small Businesses in New Orleans to Highlight the SBA’s Efforts to Promote an Equitable Recovery
… Guzman Visits Small Businesses in New Orleans to Highlight the SBA’s Efforts to Promote an Equitable Recovery NEW ORLEANS, LA – On … Biden’s Cabinet, visited the New Orleans, LA metro area to uplift and highlight Black health and wellness during …