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… Department of Justice (DOJ) Press Release Rena Barrett, a former Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loan officer, … SBA employee in October 2020. In May 2021, she submitted a fraudulent Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) … from the SBA after her wrongdoing was discovered. In a related case, on April 15, 2025, Sheena Thompson, 49, of …

… Original U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Press Release A former Small Business Administration (SBA) employee who … sentenced on June 13. United States District Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II sentenced Malaina Chapman, 38, to 54 months … and statements made in court, Chapman was employed as a Disaster Relief Specialist with the SBA from September 28, …

… The Justice Department has announced that Cosmax USA, a corporation having previously done business as two separate … loans and loan forgiveness. The companies are part of a global conglomerate that supplies cosmetics and nutritional … was merged into Cosmax USA in 2023. Cosmax USA operated a manufacturing facility in Solon, Ohio up until 2023. This …

… Multiple SBA Products Situation Fortune Favors started as a jest between co-founders Eric Rupert and Jessica Benish when they were working at another firm.  Eric, a career chef, decided to make the lightly caramelized pecans more than a dream, left that job, and invited Jess to join him. They …

… Original U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Press Release A federal jury convicted Stephanie Hockridge, a founder of the lender service provider Blueacorn, on Friday in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain tens of millions of dollars …

… Original U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Press Release A founder of the lender service provider Blueacorn pleaded guilty today in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief money … through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). “During a national emergency, this defendant exploited a …

… For Outstanding Disaster Recovery Efforts WASHINGTON – A South Carolina mayor who championed his city’s post-disaster economic recovery, a volunteer who extended herself to support a small West Virginia town’s rebuilding after a flood, a …

… DC - As the country continues to transition from a historic economic recovery to stable, steady growth that … Administration, I might not be in business today. As a specialty foodservice distributor, my company suffered … 85 percent of our business when the country shut down as a response to the pandemic. We furloughed a majority of our …

… Effective Business Plan Should Answer December 7, 2021 A great business plan can impress potential investors and … Administration Every successful business starts with a solid business plan. A business plan is a foundational document that lays out who …

… Franchise Businesses That Show Up When A Disaster Strikes June 16, 2016 Tornadoes, hurricanes, … Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership advisor. Read more about Joel Libava …

… The Beauty Business July 11, 2019 Why Should You Own a Beauty-Related Business? The simple answer is that all of … Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership advisor. Read more about Joel Libava By …

… Franchising A Business October 11, 2019 If you’re thinking about buying a franchise, it doesn’t hurt to know what it takes to franchise a business. Joel Libava SBA Blog Contributor Joel Libava, The …

… 18, 2017 There are plenty of myths about franchising. A great deal of them revolve around money. Joel Libava SBA … Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership advisor. Read more about Joel Libava …

… Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership advisor. Read more about Joel Libava But a good economy is only one reason why this trend is mostly …

… franchise agreement2was reviewed by SBA and (2) a franchisee applying for SBA financial assistance is or will be operating under a version of the Franchisor’s franchise agreement (the “Current Franchise Agreement”) that (a) includes the SBA Negotiated Addendum (as defined below) …

… Franchisor Certification A franchisor must complete this certification in order to be … (Certification) is to be used in connection with listing a Franchisor’s legal name & brand name as it appears on the … File size: 145KB | Download .pdf for / Related programs: 7(a), CDC/504 SOP 50 10 Lender and Development Company Loan …

… Hines has received numerous awards for her work, including a CIGIE Award for Excellence, Distinguished Achievement … executive mentor in CIGIE’s mentorship program as well as a speaker, facilitator and supporter of CIGIE’s LIFT … her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Bowie State University and …