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SBA Announces Moratorium on Bona Fide Place of Business Requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program
… Moratorium on Bona Fide Place of Business Requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced a moratorium on the requirement that … to drive our economic recovery and position themselves at the forefront of our nation’s reimagined economy.” During … -
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman Statement on meeting with President Biden, Cabinet Officials, Private Sector Leaders to Discuss Strengthening Cybersecurity for America’s Small Business Economy
… Sector Leaders to Discuss Strengthening Cybersecurity for America’s Small Business Economy WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator … how to improve our nation’s cybersecurity infrastructure for its 31 million small businesses. “As businesses and … -
SBA Awards Funding for Veteran Federal Procurement Entrepreneurship Training Program
… SBA Awards Funding for Veteran Federal Procurement Entrepreneurship Training … WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced the awarding of $500,000 in a grant agreement … Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation’s National Center for the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) to deliver … -
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman Statement on Labor Day
… Casillas Guzman Statement on Labor Day WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator … group of workers in particular that I’d like to recognize for their incredible dedication and commitment over the past … 18 months, and that’s the mission-driven federal workforce at the U.S. Small Business Administration. These dedicated … -
SBA Announces Official Co-sponsors of National Small Business Week 2021
… of National Small Business Week 2021 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the … Co-chair SCORE Gold Visa U.S.A. Inc. Silver Amazon.com Services, LLC Constant Contact, Inc. Facebook, Inc. … for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance, by contacting … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Enhances COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program to Aid Small Businesses Facing Challenges from Delta Variant
… Facing Challenges from Delta Variant WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator … those from low-income communities who may also be eligible for the companion COVID EIDL Targeted Advance and … these changes will help entrepreneurs access capital at a time when, according to a recent Goldman Sachs 10,000 … -
SBA Announces Mark Cuban, Chef José Andrés, and White House Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond as Keynote Speakers for National Small Business Week (NSBW) Virtual Summit 2021
… House Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond as Keynote Speakers for National Small Business Week (NSBW) Virtual Summit 2021 … Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced today the full speaker slate for National Small Business … York, N.Y. Andrés received the National Humanities Medal at a White House ceremony in 2016. In 2018, Andrés’ World … -
SBA Announces Awardees for Two New Women’s Business Centers in Puerto Rico
… SBA Announces Awardees for Two New Women’s Business Centers in Puerto Rico … – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today the launch of two Women’s Business Centers (WBC) in … communities. “Latina entrepreneurs are among the fastest-growing entrepreneurial segments in the nation. In … -
SBA Announces Entrepreneur, Investor, and Award-winning Entertainer Jennifer Lopez to Headline National Small Business Week Virtual Summit 2021
… WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced that Jennifer Lopez, entrepreneur, investor, … that Latinx entrepreneurs are starting businesses at incredible rates and celebrate the diversity in our … Lopez’s participation finalizes SBA’s full speaker line-up for National Small Business Week, including entrepreneur … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces $5.4 Million in Prizes to Nearly 100 Awardees to Support Inclusive Entrepreneurship in the Innovation Ecosystem
… Entrepreneurship in the Innovation Ecosystem WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator … Isabella Casillas Guzman announced 84 winners for the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) and eight … (SBIR) Catalyst competition, a new component aimed at spurring investment in underrepresented communities within … -
SBA Administrator Announces New Women’s Business Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma
… Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced today the launch of a new Women’s Business Center (WBC) in … will help increase opportunities and recovery solutions for women entrepreneurs, especially Black women small … across the region build equity and prosperity for themselves, their families, their communities, and our … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces New Women’s Business Center in Rochester, New York
… Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced today the launch of a new Women’s Business Center (WBC) in … “The SBA is committed to helping advance opportunity for all, including for our underserved entrepreneurs who have … . “Women and people of color are starting businesses at the highest rates but face historic barriers to their … -
SBA Administrator Guzman, Biden-Harris Administration Announce Community Navigator Pilot Program Grantees
… Navigator Pilot Program Grantees WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) … Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced grantees for the Biden-Harris Administration’s Community Navigator … better so that all of our entrepreneurs have a fair shot at achieving the American dream of business ownership,” … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces $44.8 Billion Through Signature Lending Programs
… Billion Through Signature Lending Programs WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator … businesses through more than 61,000 traditional loans for fiscal year (FY) 2021. “In the midst of a … grew in loan volume by 41%, and the SBA team is already at work for fiscal year 2022 to support job and … -
SBA Administrator Guzman’s Statement on Celebrating National Entrepreneurship Month
… Celebrating National Entrepreneurship Month WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator … invest in our nation and people to level the playing field for all and ensure entrepreneurs from every corner of the … ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal … -
Statement by Administrator Guzman Applauding President Biden’s Appointees to Lead SBA Regional Offices
… Isabella Casillas Guzman issued the following statement today praising President Biden’s appointment of Mike Vlacich as Regional Administrator for the New England region, Allen Thomas as Regional … development, policy, and constituent service experience at the nonprofit, state, and federal government levels. He is … -
SBA Announces Updated Guidance Regarding Applicant Deadlines for COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
… Announces Updated Guidance Regarding Applicant Deadlines for COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced … cleared and new applications are processed immediately. At the same time, and to ensure taxpayer dollars are used to … -
Statement by Administrator Guzman Applauding President Biden’s New Appointees to the U.S. Small Business Administration
… to the U.S. Small Business Administration WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator … Administration appointees to the SBA, including leadership for the Office of Native American Affairs and the Office of … reimagines itself and to better support entrepreneurs at all stages of their life cycles in a post-COVID world. … -
SBA Recognizes Top 10 Surety Companies and Agencies of FY 21
… – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today its most active surety companies and agencies for fiscal year (FY) 2021, which contributed to local … regarding the program, please visit the program website at www.sba.gov/osg or contact Jermaine Perry at …