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SBA Administrator Guzman, Biden-Harris Administration Announce Community Navigator Pilot Program Grantees
… back better so that all of our entrepreneurs have a fair shot at achieving the American dream of business … and the Community Navigator Pilot Program will power a trusted network of community partners to connect America’s … Navigator Pilot Program has the potential to usher in a new generation of diverse businesses and help keep Black … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces $44.8 Billion Through Signature Lending Programs
… loans for fiscal year (FY) 2021. “In the midst of a once-in-a-generation pandemic, the SBA’s mission-driven … lending data of note includes: $36.5 billion in 7(a) loans: Nearly 52,000 7(a) loans worth more than $36.5 billion were provided to … -
SBA Administrator Guzman’s Statement on Celebrating National Entrepreneurship Month
… problems facing the world. These trailblazers recognize a need and turn dreams into startups, delivering products and … 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 Announces the Addition of Five New Regional Innovation Clusters
… The five Clusters were awarded $300,000 each, for a total of $1.5M that can be used to pay for events, … To learn more, get contact information, or obtain a complete list of SBA Regional Innovation Clusters, go to … makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small … -
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman Applauds Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
… 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 Encourages Americans to ShopSmall® for 12th Annual Small Business Saturday®
… hard work, grit, and determination to bounce back from a once-in-a-generation pandemic, and the SBA is proud to do its part to … the country. Small Business Saturday 2021 comes during a pivotal time for the country: through decisive actions … -
SBA Administrator to Visit DC Small Businesses on Small Business Saturday®
… WHEN : Saturday, November 27, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EST) WHERE: Eastern Market, Washington DC. Please RSVP for a schedule of exact locations. WHO : U.S. Small … makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small … -
SBA Administrator to Visit DC Small Businesses on Small Business Saturday
… Guzman will be joined by local DC officials on a walking tour of small businesses in Eastern Market area. … Saturday, November 27, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EST) WHERE: Eastern Market, Washington DC. Please RSVP for a schedule of exact locations. WHO : U.S. Small … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces $1.1 Million in Awards to Support Native American Entrepreneurs
… supporting them. The $1.1 million in awards will provide a boost to the SBA’s service providers working to address the … said SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman . “As a member of the White House Council of Native American … businesses.” “The selected awardees have demonstrated a track record of service working with Native American small … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces New Pilot Program to Bolster Cybersecurity Infrastructure of Emerging Small Businesses
… America develop their cybersecurity infrastructure – a priority of the Biden-Harris Administration, outlined in … rates to survive, operate, and grow their businesses. As a result, cybersecurity has become increasingly important as … operations and competitive advantages. As we seek to build a stronger and more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, we … -
SBA Administrator Announces $150,000 To Fund Historic Women’s Business Center Expansion in Alaska
… Cabinet, announced the availability of $150,000 for a new grant opportunity for established and aspiring Women’s … first to serve the state of Alaska for the Agency in over a decade, will become the SBA’s 141st Women’s Small Business … addition of an Alaskan WBC means that the SBA will have a center in all 50 states and Puerto Rico for the first time. … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Key Policy Change: Existing COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Borrowers to Receive an Additional Deferment
… Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program Borrowers for a total of 30 months deferment from inception on all approved … well as recent supply chain and inflation challenges amid a growing economic recovery. Since its inception, the COVID … hard of hearing, or have a speech disability can dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services) or email … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces National Small Business Week: Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship
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SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Vice President Kamala Harris and Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Among the Speakers for the 2022 Women’s Business Summit
… and Secretary Haaland join us for our inaugural summit. As a woman entrepreneur myself, I know the value of events like … to safely gather in-person, and commitment to Building a Better America for women-owned small businesses. The … by: Isabella Casillas Guzman, SBA Administrator (11:30 a.m. ET) Featured Remarks by: Vice President Kamala Harris … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces the Launch of Inaugural America’s Seed Fund Expo Competition for Small Businesses, Startups and Inventors, using SBIR Developed Technology
… the launch of America’s Seed Fund Startup Expo 2022, a new initiative aimed at identifying innovative startups and … grow, and thrive. This competition comes in the midst of a historic economic recovery and record growth in new … more at www.sba.gov . Article ID 22-35 Release Date April 7, 2022 Article Type Archived news release U.S. Small … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Launches T.H.R.I.V.E, Executive Level Business Training for Entrepreneurs Ready to Maximize their Full Potential
… (Train, Hope, Rise, Innovate, Venture, Elevate ) , a reimagined training program for small business leaders, … time. The program allows participants to work with a network of experienced subject matter experts in core … and more locations and increase accessibility through a virtual component. We are energized, mobilized and ready … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces National Small Business Week Winners in Exporting, Small Business Investment, and Government Contracting
… Guzman , “Their grit, ingenuity, and spirit of service are a powerful example of what the American people can achieve … owners from all walks of life and come together to build a better America through entrepreneurship.” The winners in … global expansion, especially as e-commerce has emerged as a rare bright spot during the pandemic. Small Business … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces 2022 National Small Business Week Small Business Person of the Year
… National Small Business Week (NSBW), themed “Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship,” acknowledged … strong economic comeback while navigating challenges from a global pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and various … with the help of an SBA 504 loan, BFLS moved to their 7,300 square-foot home in Winfield, WV. In 2021, BFLS opened … -
SBA Administrator Announces Five New Women’s Business Centers To be Operated by Minority Serving Institutions
… that increase equity for small business owners – a priority under Administrator Guzman. Through the SBA’s … programs such as the Restaurant Revitalization Fund ($7.5 billion distributed to women-owned businesses), 7(a) loan program ($5 billion), and 504 program ($712 …