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… (OIG). In this capacity, she leads the implementation of a comprehensive digital roadmap to prevent and detect fraud … programs and operations, which includes oversight of over a trillion dollars of lending authority aimed at stabilizing … growth and improve the human experience. Dr. Nsouli holds a Doctorate degree in Epidemiology and a Master’s degree in …

… Handling protests When a business is awarded a set-aside contract, someone may claim that the business … business Women-owned small business Last updated March 7, 2025 … When a business is awarded a set-aside contract, …

… A Happy Dog's Tale In 2015, Paul and Laura Abbott realized their dream of opening Life of Riley, a high-end doggie daycare and grooming salon in Rockville, … they needed. According to Paul, “Our first SBA-backed 7(a) loan helped us secure the location for our Adams Morgan …

… step of your small business journey. #SBDCDay Starting a Business … If you’re looking to start or grow your business …

… normal operations on Friday, Nov. 29. SBA’s BRCs are a cornerstone of our support for business owners, “said … with specialists to apply for disaster loans and access a wide range of resources to guide them through their … hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. The filing …

… invention. For one young entrepreneur in Wichita, becoming a new father after losing his job with only unemployment … income spurred him to act. Jordan Harris started a cleaning company in 2015 when he saved some money from his unemployment checks to buy a $45 vacuum from WalMart. After going door to door asking to …

… Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the Business Credit Insiders Circle. He is a business credit blogger for Dun and Bradstreet Credibility … business location or mailing address? Whether you moved to a new physical location to expand the business or simply set …

… husband and family, Ahu finally realized her dream with a successful opening in July 2020. They support local farmers … works hands-on in every facet of the business and created a culture of excellent customer service.    With SBA assistance, Ahu has brought new flavors and a new sense of comfort food to Hawaii during a time of …

… Women In Business Champion. Susan Utsugi has always been a small business champion and recognized early on that … every opportunity.  She devoted more than 100 hours over a three-month period to develop, coordinate and facilitate … During this 10-week program, women business owners created a community of support, helping each other solve common …

… Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year. Hideo Simon is a serial entrepreneur. Since the young age of 14, he has … in all his obsessions. He created businesses spanning from a skateboard brand to a real estate investment group. As time went on, he honed his …

… his entire life, Scott Loomer watched how it evolved from a labor-intensive, back-breaking operation to an industry … were at an all-time high of over $8.2 million. Scott is a staunch supporter of Habitat for Humanity. He’s donated …

… Business of the Year. Commercial Tire Source is a tire dealership founded in 2006 by Anthony Rodrigues. The … family business and brought over 13 years of experience as a mechanic to the company. Today, they have five employees … retail tires.   In October of 2020, Ronald received an SBA 7(a) loan to finance a portion of the sale of the business …

… has steadily grown since it opened in 2014, starting with a 1200-square foot shop and expanding to Kailua-Kona and to … the pandemic. In addition to their 3 locations, they have a mobile kiosk already built.  This 16-foot food truck will …

… as an event planner. Through these sessions, she developed a relationship where she partnered with them to plan …