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SBA Administrator Guzman and U.S. Senator Jack Reed to Visit Rhode Island Businesses to Highlight Buying American-Made
… of buying American-made products to continue building a strong and stable economy. Administrator Guzman will also … Mark S. Hayward. They will visit O&G Studio in Warren, a manufacturer of furniture that received Paycheck Protection … They will then visit Taylor Box on Child Street, a Warren manufacturer who makes premium paperboard packaging … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Two Federal Advisory Committees to Accelerate American Innovation and Access to Capital for Small Businesses and Startups
… The advisory committees will consist of members with a diverse set of perspectives, experiences, and occupational … lab-to-market translation, and constructing a more equitable, inclusive federal innovation ecosystem. The ICAC will be geared toward developing a more inclusive investment ecosystem for small businesses … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Grant Awardees for New Pilot Program to Bolster Cybersecurity Infrastructure for Emerging Small Businesses
… that could disrupt their operations. As we seek to build a stronger and more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, we … for Small Business Pilot Program Cyberattacks are a growing threat to small businesses and the U.S. economy. … business owners felt their business was vulnerable to a cyberattack. Yet many businesses can’t afford professional … -
SBA Administrator Guzman, WIPP, AMEX Announce the Return of Government Contracting Education Initiative for Women Entrepreneurs: ChallengeHer
… Biden’s Cabinet, announced the return of ChallengeHer—a government contracting education initiative to help … ChallengeHer is free for all registrants as part of a national initiative designed to promote the WOSB Federal … CHALLENGEHER ROAD TOUR SCHEDULE 2022: Silver Spring MD 8/25/2022 San Antonio TX 10/5/2022 San Diego CA TBD To … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces 2022 State Trade Expansion Program Awardees
… the program’s inception. The awardees were selected after a highly competitive application process to SBA’s State Trade … of The Small Business Jobs Act, STEP has recorded over $3.8 billion in exports with more than 12,000 small businesses … Over 10 years Article ID 22-72 Release Date September 8, 2022 U.S. Small Business Administration Email … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces $7.2 Million in PRIME Grants to Help Emerging Micro-Entrepreneurs Gain Access to Capital
… small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced a $7.2 million grant award to 38 organizations under the Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME), a $1.7 million increase, up 30% from last year’s allocated … For more information on the SBA’s PRIME grants and a list of this year’s grantees, visit … -
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman visits Chicago
… Senator Tammy Duckworth and Congressman Bill Foster for a series of small business visits and business roundtables … and capital. Administrator Guzman started the morning with a visit to Diamond Envelope Corporation, where she and … owner and CEO Susan Jania-Foley. Diamond Enterprise is a woman-owned and led family entrepreneurial business that … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Calls on Americans to “Shop Small®” on Small Business Saturday® Across America
… Thanks to President Biden’s economic leadership, we saw a record number of Americans apply to start nearly 8.5 million new businesses – higher than any similar period … Small Business Saturday, founded by American Express, is a day dedicated to supporting the diverse range of local … -
SBA Administrator, Louisiana Governor Announce New HUBZones to Expand Federal Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Across the State, Strengthening One of the Nation’s Critical Manufacturing and Transportation Centers
… announced the expansion of HUBZone across Louisiana, a program that provides small businesses in low-income … in these areas. “The SBA's HUBZones continue to be a critical tool in opening up new opportunities for small … which were HUBZone contracts. Under the new HUBZone rule, a governor may submit one petition per year requesting that … -
SBA Administrator Guzman: New Census Data Shows Record Pace of Small Business Applications Has Continued Under Biden-Harris Administration
… Biden-Harris small business boom continued in 2022, with a rapid pace of new business applications second only to the … this administration, small business applications reached a high of 10.5 million, the most in any two years in our … start new businesses and jobs at record-breaking levels, a trend that continues today. “The SBA and the Biden-Harris … -
SBA Administrator Message to Lenders re: Underserved Communities
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SBA Administrator Guzman Announces National Small Business Week 2023
… innovative startups,” said Administrator Guzman . “Amidst a record-breaking 10.5 million people applying to start a new business under the Biden-Harris Administration, I’m … Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the SBA played a critical role in saving our small businesses, helping Main … -
SBA Administrator Guzman to Kick Off National Small Business Week Events in Washington, D.C. April 30-May 1
… the 2023 National Small Business Person of the Year and a runner-up. The press is invited to attend all events and … to Disaster Recovery by a Volunteer WHEN : 3:00-8:30 p.m. EDT WHERE : Washington, D.C. – Location provided … of the Year Small Business Subcontractor of the Year 8(a) Graduate Firm of the Year Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for … -
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
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SBA Administrator Guzman Announces $8 Million in PRIME Grants to Help Micro-Entrepreneurs