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SBA Administrator Guzman and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff to visit Minneapolis – St. Paul
… Communities Economic Development Roundtable, followed by a meet and greet with the National and Minnesota Small … they will then visit the Asia Mall and end the day with a tour of Sciencix Inc, the National Exporter of the Year. … Communities Economic Development Roundtable WHEN : 8:40 a.m. CT WHERE : Columbia Heights, MN – Location provided … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Awards Minnesota’s Abdirahman Kahin of the Afro Deli & Grill as the 2023 National Small Business Person of the Year
… the strength of our Nation’s entrepreneurial spirit — a spirit of problem-solving, ingenuity, and pure grit. This week we shine a spotlight on the impact they make on our communities and … work and diligence, and we are honored that SBA has been a part of his successful and ongoing journey.” Administrator … -
SBA’s Administrative Process to Address Potentially Fraudulent Restaurant Revitalization Fund Awards
… processes using the Government Accountability Office’s A Framework for Managing Fraud Risks in Federal Programs. However, 3,790 applications submitted through a point-of-sale partner were processed without verifying gross sales, a key control designed to prevent ineligible entities from … -
SBA Administrator to Travel to Hawaii, Visit Small Businesses and Communities Impacted by Recent Wildfires
… Biden’s major disaster declaration in Maui County as a result of the wildfires that began on August 8, low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to … to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Implementation of Transformational Public-Private Investment Program Reforms
… burden for new program applicants and provide a more streamlined application experience. “The … assets under management (AUM). Last year, SBICs invested $8 billion in more than 1,500 companies that created and … makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces $8 Million in PRIME Grants to Help Micro-Entrepreneurs
… SBA Administrator Guzman Announces $8 Million in PRIME Grants to Help Micro-Entrepreneurs … opportunities as we Invest in America. This year’s $8 million PRIME grant awards will provide funding and support … year. For more information on the SBA’s PRIME grants and a list of this year’s grantees, visit … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Releases Statement on the Reopening of the 8(a) Application Portal
… Guzman Releases Statement on the Reopening of the 8(a) Application Portal WASHINGTON – On Friday, September 29, … statement on the reopening of the application for the 8(a) Business Development Program (8(a) Program). “Though … -
SBA Administrator Guzman and Business Leaders Reaffirm Support for 8(a) Program
… Guzman and Business Leaders Reaffirm Support for 8(a) Program WASHINGTON – Business leaders across the country … Administration (SBA) in voicing support for the agency’s 8(a) Business Development Program , the federal government’s … -
SBA Administrator Guzman, WIPP, AMEX to Host ChallengeHER to Help Women-Owned Small Businesses Access Federal Contracts
… and American Express (AMEX) in bringing ChallengeHER — a government contracting education initiative to help … 26.5% of federal contract dollars to small businesses — a historic level amounting to $162.9 billion. Alongside a pledge to encourage more investment in WOSBs, the agency … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Celebrates Anniversary of Women’s Business Ownership Act, Announces FY23 Lending to Women-Owned Businesses
… on this commitment, as new SBA data shows there has been a 70 percent increase in SBA lending to women-owned … H.R. 5050 eliminated laws requiring women to have a male relative co-sign a business loan, paving the way for the SBA to lend directly … -
SBA Administrator Guzman to Mark National Veterans’ Small Business Week with Roundtables in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area
… Small Business Policy group in Washington, D.C., for a roundtable to discuss how President Biden’s Investing in … the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) to facilitate a roundtable event that highlights the SBA’s Veteran Small … Office of Veterans Business Development Timothy “Tim” A. Green Veteran business owners WHEN: 9:00 a.m. EDT WHERE: … -
SBA Administrator Guzman to Visit Togo and Côte d’Ivoire to Promote Women’s Entrepreneurship and International Trade Opportunities for Small Businesses
… WASHINGTON – From Sunday, Nov. 5 through Wednesday, Nov. 8, Administrator Isabel Guzman , head of the U.S. Small … makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small … to start, grow, or expand their businesses or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Encourages Shopping Small November 25 for Small Business Saturday®
… Administrator Guzman . “The SBA encourages everyone to be a part of the nationwide movement that spotlights our small … the spirit of entrepreneurship. Together, we can make a difference for the vital small businesses that make our … by the SBA since 2011, Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting the diverse range of local … -
SBA Administrator Guzman to Preview Small Business Saturday with Veteran Entrepreneurs in Virginia
… WHO: SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman WHEN: 11:15 a.m. ET WHERE: Location details sent upon RSVP to this link … makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small … to start, grow, or expand their businesses or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an … -
SBA Administrator Visits Maui on Six-Month Anniversary of Wildfires; Announces More Than $292 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans for Residents and Businesses
… Residents and Businesses MAUI, Hawaii – On Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the … seeking to rebuild their lives. We know there is still a long road ahead to economic recovery, and the SBA stands … from the disaster Article ID 24-08 Release Date February 8, 2024 Article Type Archived news release … SBA … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Important SBIC Program Milestones at White House Convening of Investment Industry Leaders
… for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, led a White House convening with National Economic Council … more American small businesses and innovative startups as a result of regulatory reforms to the SBA’s $42 billion Small … assets under management (AUM). Last year, SBICs invested $8 billion in more than 1,500 companies that created and … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces 2024 National Small Business Week Award Winners
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SBA Administrator Guzman Lauds President Biden’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, Highlights Impact on Small Businesses
… the SBA’s business lending programs, including the 7(a) business loan guarantee, capital for major fixed assets … size for small manufacturers and exporters, as well as a new direct 7(a) lending program, which would further enable … system. By integrating SBA certification programs like 8(a) Business Development, HUBZone, Women‐Owned Small … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Signs Strategic Alliance Memorandum with National Association of Workforce Boards to Strengthen Workforce Development
… than 33 million small businesses, announced the signing of a Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM) with the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to effectively … need to create jobs and grow our economy.” “This is a perfect opportunity for the SBA and NAWB to join forces to …