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Biden-Harris Administration Takes Historic Step in Expanding Access to Capital and Filling Lending Gaps in Underserved Communities
… WASHINGTON - Today, Administrator Isabel Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the … on historically underserved markets – the first expansion of the SBLC program in more than 40 years . The lending … equity and build an inclusive economy. “The success of America’s 33 million small businesses is a pillar of … -
New Business Applications Reach Record 16 Million Under Biden-Harris Administration
… – Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the … were filed in 2023 alone, making it the strongest year of new business applications on record and the third consecutive year of historic small business growth. Thanks to President … -
ICYMI: On Equal Pay Day, See What Americans Are Saying About SBA Efforts to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
… Business Administration (SBA) is highlighting its support of women entrepreneurs and an array of resources to help them fulfill their dreams of opening their own thriving businesses. Women entrepreneurs … -
SBA Honors Outstanding Resource Partners During National Small Business Week
… Business Week Resource Partners winners in recognition of their impact on local economic development, job creation, and support of small business growth in the U.S., especially among women … as small business owners from rural communities. Thousands of SBA resource partners have offered critical support to … -
West Virginia and Massachusetts Woman-Owned Firms Take Top Honors in Federal Contracting
… Massachusetts, has been named the National Subcontractor of the Year . These two women-owned small businesses were selected from among a strong field of candidates submitted by SBA’s ten regional offices. Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year: Diana Lewis Jackson, President, and CEO, … -
SBA Unveils Guest Lineup for Small Business Cyber Summit
… Oct. 18 and 25, and Nov. 1 . This year's summit is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's renewed commitment to … the goal is to bolster the confidence and the know-how of our resilient U.S. small businesses to deal with these … challenges head-on," said SBA Associate Administrator of the Office of Entrepreneurial Development Mark Madrid . … -
SBA Announces 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Stage One Winners, Up to $3 Million in Prizes Awarded
… – Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the … Stage One winners join the SBA’s incredible network of entrepreneurial support organizations contributing to … innovative startup ecosystem, ensuring the next generation of science and technology-based innovations scale into … -
Biden-Harris Administration Opens SBA Loan Programs to New Green Lenders to Help Small Businesses Meet Climate Goals
… - Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA ) and the … to attract additional private capital in support of clean energy investments spurred by President Biden’s … Community Advantage (CA), the mission-driven component of the 7(a) Loan Program, by increasing the maximum loan … -
SBA Strengthens Lending Network with New Public-Private Partnerships
… – Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the … access to capital to underserved markets. The awarding of four new SBLCs—Cooperative Business Services, A10 Capital, … second made in 40 years. This broadens the availability of 7(a) loans in low-income and other underserved communities … -
U.S. Small Business Administration Announces Resource Partners of the Year
… Small Business Administration Announces Resource Partners of the Year WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business … Administration (SBA) announced four Resource Partners of the Year awards. SBA Resource Partners, funded in part by … training, and access to capital. In the first two years of the Biden-Harris Administration, a record-breaking 10.5 … -
READOUT: Vice President Kamala Harris Joins SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman for a National Conversation With Small Business Owners and Leaders on COVID Economic Aid and Recovery
… owners on COVID-19 economic aid and recovery as part of the "Getting Back on Track: Help is Here" webinar series … businesses and small-business owners." "After months of disruptions, increased costs and debt, there is still … communities, and those owned by women and people of color," said Administrator Guzman . "These entrepreneurs … -
SBA Recognizes 2024 Phoenix Award Winners of the Year for Outstanding Disaster Recovery Efforts
… SBA Recognizes 2024 Phoenix Award Winners of the Year for Outstanding Disaster Recovery Efforts … – Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice … winners inspire us and remind us that even in the face of disaster, tragedy, or uncertainty, America at its core is … -
Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Severe Winter Storms
… Storms SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field … Center-West today reminded Texas small businesses of the Nov. 19, 2021, deadline to apply for an SBA federal … in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of … -
John Martincic Engineers Award-Winning Company
… Scientific Corporation Vies for National Small Business of the Year Title TIONESTA, Pa. – John Martincic bet the … business. The wager paid off. Fulfilling a childhood dream of residing and owning a business in Forest County, the … Business Administration’s (SBA) Small Business Person of the Year. Thursday, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas … -
READOUT: Administrator Guzman Meets with Hawaii Native Business Owners & Community Partners to Highlight Economic Recovery & Local Impact of American Rescue Plan & Inflation Reduction Act
… Partners to Highlight Economic Recovery & Local Impact of American Rescue Plan & Inflation Reduction Act HAWAII – On … August 22, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice for … Elmy Bermejo, SBA Assistant Administrator for the Office of Native American Affairs Jackson Brossy, and leadership … -
National Small Business Week Hosts Second Annual Virtual Conference
… Second Annual Virtual Conference WASHINGTON – As part of the National Small Business Week (NSBW), the U.S. Small … will be available on demand thereafter. The event is free of charge, but registration is required. NSBW 2019 – … Michael Brown, will provide an in-depth analysis of the current state of the U.S. economy with a focus on the … -
SBA Announces 2022 National Small Business Week Cosponsors and Virtual Summit Event Schedule
… are made possible every year due in part to the support of cosponsors. Longtime National Small Business Week co-host … across America to help them achieve the American dream of business ownership. As an SBA resource partner, SCORE also … years ago,” said Veronica Fernandez, SVP, Regional Head of North America Business Solutions, Visa . “Participating in … -
SBA Honors 2019 Phoenix Award Champions for Outstanding Disaster Recovery Efforts
… Award winners for their resilience in the aftermath of a disaster. Since 1998, the SBA has presented Phoenix … selflessness, ingenuity and tenacity in the aftermath of a disaster, while contributing to the rebuilding of their communities. This year’s recipients include a … -
Testimony Delivered to the House Small Business Committee
… Chairman Chabot, Ranking Member Velazquez, and members of the Committee for inviting me to speak with you today. I’m so honored to be serving as Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. I’d also like to … opportunity to join his Administration and for his support of small businesses. I would like to take this opportunity to …