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Tampa Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $500,000 In COVID Relief Funds
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/08/28/tampa-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-500000-covid-relief-funds… United States Attorney Merrilyn Hoenemeyer. Anyone with information about allegations of attempted fraud … -
SBA Celebrates Labor Day by Honoring the American Worker
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/09/01/sba-celebrates-labor-day-honoring-american-worker… two out of every three new jobs, are finally on the rise – with small business optimism above its 52-year average, and … being put first,” said SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler. “With pro-growth policies like historic working-family tax … commitment to standing shoulder to shoulder with American workers and small businesses, supporting their … -
SBA Waives Loan Fees for Small Manufacturers in Fiscal Year 2026
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/09/18/sba-waives-loan-fees-small-manufacturers-fiscal-year-2026… upfront fees for small manufacturers in fiscal year 2026. With the fee burden reduced, the SBA will empower more small manufacturers ( NAICS 31-33 ) with the capital to increase hiring, growth, and production – … expand production and train and hire more U.S. workers. With lower fees and new loan programs that support access to … -
SBA Awards $1.1 Million to Support Made in America Manufacturing
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/09/23/sba-awards-11-million-support-made-america-manufacturing… deliver products and jobs – and they’re ready to expand. With targeted grant dollars that support tools and training with broad geographic reach, we are adding to a range of … on strengthening the talent pipeline through partnerships with Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs, community … -
Santa Clara Woman Sentenced To 18 Months In Prison For Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $2.8 Million In Pandemic Relief Funds
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/09/24/santa-clara-woman-sentenced-18-months-prison-fraudulently-obtaining-more-28-million-pandemic-relief… by SBA-approved third-party lenders. In connection with pleading guilty, Will-Darnall admitted that in May 2020, … U.S. Attorney Johnny E. James Jr. prosecuted the case with the assistance of Veronica Hernandez, Lynette Dixon, and … -
Maryland Accountant Sentenced to Federal Prison in Connection With $24-Million COVID Relief Fraud Scheme
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/09/30/maryland-accountant-sentenced-federal-prison-connection-24-million-covid-relief-fraud-scheme… Accountant Sentenced to Federal Prison in Connection With $24-Million COVID Relief Fraud Scheme Click Here to Sign … — including six months of home confinement — in connection with a conspiracy to commit wire fraud affecting financial … for the District of Maryland, announced the sentence with Special Agent in Charge William J. DelBagno, Federal … -
Odessa Man Indicted For Stealing More Than $250,000 In PPP Funds
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/11/14/odessa-man-indicted-stealing-more-250000-ppp-funds… of an indictment charging Clarence Gardener (50, Odessa) with one count of wire fraud. If convicted, Gardener faces a … -
Education for Just Peace in the Middle East d/b/a US Campaign for Palestinian Rights Settles PPP Loan Case for $353,000
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/11/13/education-just-peace-middle-east-dba-us-campaign-palestinian-rights-settles-ppp-loan-case-353000… the United States entered into a settlement agreement with Education for Just Peace in the Middle East doing … obtained forgiveness for First Draw and Second Draw loans with a value of $308,905.28. To receive a First Draw loan, an … principal, interest, and lender processing fees associated with the First Draw and Second Draw loans; (2) pay TZAC, Inc. … -
Spokane Valley Couple Sentenced on Fraud Convictions in Connection to COVID-19 Relief Loan
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/11/17/spokane-valley-couple-sentenced-fraud-convictions-connection-covid-19-relief-loan… the Trent Avenue property in the name of Powerline, with Jennifer Hilderbrand as the sole owner. The Hilderbrands … for Tax Administration (TIGTA) and its partners, along with the prosecutorial work of the U.S. Attorney's Office, … -
Co-Founder of Paycheck Protection Program Lender Service Provider Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for $63M COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
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Co-Founder of Paycheck Protection Program Lender Service Provider Sentenced for $65M COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/12/18/co-founder-paycheck-protection-program-lender-service-provider-sentenced-65m-covid-19-relief-fraud… who truly needed them. We will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to investigate and pursue … Bureau Western Region. “We are proud to have worked with our federal law enforcement partners and the U.S. … Grande, Puerto Rico, and previously of Arizona, conspired with others to submit false and fraudulent PPP loan … -
SBA Finalizes SBIC Reforms to Fuel Private Investment in Critical Industries
https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/01/14/sba-finalizes-sbic-reforms-fuel-private-investment-critical-industries… the SBA will reduce barriers to SBIC investments aligned with industrial priorities outlined in Executive Orders … as part of the SBA’s Critical Technologies Initiative with the U.S. Department of War (DOW). To further streamline … privately raised capital. The SBA-guaranteed loan, paired with private capital, increases access to financing for … -
SBA Inspector General William W. Kirk Appointed Chairman of CIGIE’s Pandemic Response Accountability Committee
https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/02/17/sba-inspector-general-william-w-kirk-appointed-chairman-cigies-pandemic-response-accountability… partnerships Provided Congress and the public with timely, independent reporting on SBA program risks and corrective actions Through close collaboration with the PRAC, federal law enforcement partners, and the … -
UNICORN Powered by SBA STEP Grant and WBENC Partnerships
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/unicorn-powered-sba-step-grant-wbenc-partnerships… Finkelstein Are Revolutionizing Workplace Wellness with Equitable Period Care UNICORN is redefining the global hygiene industry with a transformative belief: period care is health care. … and collaborated with the Center for Women & Enterprise to secure WBENC certification—opening doors to corporate … -
Georgia Couple Arrested For Stealing More Than $1.7 Million Dollars In COVID Relief Funds
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/06/13/georgia-couple-arrested-stealing-more-17-million-dollars-covid-relief-funds… prison on each count. Earlisha Louis is also charged with two counts of illegal monetary transactions. Each of … the resources of the Department of Justice in partnership with agencies across government to enhance efforts to combat … international criminal actors and assists agencies tasked with administering relief programs to prevent fraud by, … -
SBA Recognizes the Contributions of Women Entrepreneurs during National Women’s Small Business Month
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/oct/09/sba-recognizes-contributions-women-entrepreneurs-during-national-womens-small-business-month… SBA program that focused on women. Today, there are over 100 WBCs across the nation, including nine new centers that … Whether they are writing a business plan, connecting with a business mentor, or receiving a loan to start or … the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or … -
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Lehigh Valley climbs the ladder of success with SBA’s 504 Loan
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/brothers-just-do-gutters-lehigh-valley-climbs-ladder-success-sbas-504-loan… Just Do Gutters Lehigh Valley climbs the ladder of success with SBA’s 504 Loan Jimmy Olang grew up in Kenya with his grandparents. At twelve, he met Ken Parsons, owner … Program in 2021 to purchase his 7,000 sq ft property. The 100% owner occupied office and warehouse space also has … -
Ellensburg Family-owned Preschool Pivots to E-commerce During Pandemic
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/ellensburg-family-owned-preschool-pivots-e-commerce-during-pandemic… Jack and Jill's House Preschool, opened the doors in 2008 with the help of her husband, Jacob. The school opened to … the credit for the growth they have found in recent years with the assistance received from the Washington Small … to help owners and entrepreneurs who want to start, grow, buy, or sell a business. SBDC advisors provide one-on-one, … -
CA 15851-04 One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
https://www.sba.gov/article/2019/sep/23/ca-15851-04-one-month-left-apply-sba-disaster-loans… and 2.75 percent for private nonprofit organizations with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by … each applicant’s financial condition. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information …