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SBA Administrator Guzman Encourages Shopping Small November 25 for Small Business Saturday®
https://www.sba.gov/article/2023/11/13/sba-administrator-guzman-encourages-shopping-small-november-25-small-business-saturdayr… Administrator Guzman Encourages Shopping Small November 25 for Small Business Saturday® WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator … (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, is encouraging the … of entrepreneurship. Together, we can make a difference for the vital small businesses that make our neighborhoods … -
SBA Congratulates 2024 State Small Business Persons of the Year
https://www.sba.gov/article/2024/03/14/sba-congratulates-2024-state-small-business-persons-year… investors who support America’s small business ecosystem. For additional information about this year’s winners, please … business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal … -
Readout on SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman’s Visit with Divine Nine Presidents
https://www.sba.gov/article/2023/06/08/readout-sba-administrator-isabella-casillas-guzmans-visit-divine-nine-presidents… joined the leaders of the National Pan-Hellenic Council for a roundtable discussion on bolstering Black … enhances the work between the two organizations and allows for new collaboration opportunities. Administrator Guzman … contracting opportunities, and expanding opportunities for Black entrepreneurs. In 2021, the SBA made key changes to … -
SBA Administrator Guzman Hosts Inaugural Artificial Intelligence Small Business Summit at Georgia Tech
https://www.sba.gov/article/2024/12/11/sba-administrator-guzman-hosts-inaugural-artificial-intelligence-small-business-summit-georgia-tech… (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, traveled … AI Small Business Summit and officially launch SBA’s AI for Small Businesses Resource Hub . SBA’s first AI Small … and investors, highlighted the launch of SBA’s AI for Small Businesses Resource Hub – a space for small … -
SBA Awards $150,000 in Funding to Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship program at Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans & Military Families
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/may/15/sba-awards-150000-funding-veteran-women-igniting-spirit-entrepreneurship-program-syracuse… program at Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans & Military Families WASHINGTON – The U.S. … members, veterans and military spouses to the Institute for Veterans & Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse … the V-WISE program at Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans & Military Families $150,000 as a direct result … -
EIDL Assists Inn During Pandemic
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/eidl-assists-inn-during-pandemic… Phil Scott informed small business owners they could apply for an economic injury disaster loan through the Small … The EIDL loan had at such reasonable terms. And the application process was very streamlined and quick for a time of crisis. Normally to take out a loan of that … -
SBA To Provide Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/mar/19/sba-provide-small-businesses-impacted-coronavirus-covid-19-2-million-disaster-assistance-loans… possible during these times of uncertainty.” Process for Accessing SBA’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disaster Relief … states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial … designated areas within a state, the information on the application process for Economic Injury Disaster Loan … -
Readout of SBA Administrator Guzman’s Federal Contracting Events in Baltimore and Silver Spring, Maryland
https://www.sba.gov/article/2023/10/24/readout-sba-administrator-guzmans-federal-contracting-events-baltimore-silver-spring-maryland… to Maryland to highlight federal contracting opportunities for minority entrepreneurs at the National Minority Supplier … to announce the launch of a new Multiple Award Contract for women-owned small businesses as part of the SBA’s goal of … WIPP President and CEO Candace Waterman, a fierce advocate for women entrepreneurs. The nation has experienced a small … -
Readout of SBA Administrator Guzman’s Visit Scranton to Celebrate Biden-Harris Administration Investments in Small Businesses
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Utah Ringleader of COVID-19 Scheme Sentenced to Prison
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/12/23/utah-ringleader-covid-19-scheme-sentenced-prison… COVID-19 Scheme Sentenced to Prison Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, … her codefendant, Timothy Lopez, which they did not qualify for. She was also sentenced to two years’ supervised release … The COVID-19 PPP Loans were provided to small businesses for funding to meet specific obligations, including payroll … -
Customer Service Plan
https://www.sba.gov/document/report--customer-service-plan… throughout the country, the SBA is often turned to for advice and guidance beyond our specific program areas. … priority has always been on improving customer service. For example, turnaround times between receipt of an application and decision on approval for direct loans made by … -
Evaluation Report 15-11: SBA’s FY 2014 Compliance with the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-15-11-evaluation-report-15-11-sbas-fy-2014-compliance-improper-payments-elimination-recovery-act… M-15-02, Appendix C to Circular No. A-123 , Requirements for Effective Estimation and Remediation of Improper … development of SBA improper payment controls and processes for Hurricane Sandy disaster relief grants and 7(a) loan … OMB Memorandum M-15-02 because the improper payment rate for the Disaster Assistance loan disbursements exceeded the … -
SBA Finalizes SBIC Reforms to Fuel Private Investment in Critical Industries
https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/01/14/sba-finalizes-sbic-reforms-fuel-private-investment-critical-industries… efficiency, and ensures the program remains a strong tool for financing small businesses – particularly those operating … clarified that certain technology investments may qualify for an additional exemption as part of the SBA’s Critical … program, the SBA removed certain eligibility requirements for SBIC license applicants seeking access to the Expedited … -
St. Louis Investment Firm Named Small Business Investment Company of the Year
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/feb/06/st-louis-investment-firm-named-small-business-investment-company-year… Eagle, along with other national winners and finalists for the National Small Business Person of the Year, have been … stable cash flow and profitability, and positive outlooks for sustainable margins, profitability and growth. The SBIC … 1963, the president has issued a proclamation calling for the celebration of National Small Business Week. This … -
Evaluation Report 14-19: Improvements Needed in SBA’s Oversight of the Financial Management of the District of Columbia Small Business Development Center
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-14-19-evaluation-report-14-19-improvements-needed-sbas-oversight-financial-management-district-columbia… on grant administration, and by the SBA to regulations for the SBDC Program. Finally, the Agency is taking steps to update its policies and procedures for the SBDC Program and to ensure that the Lead Center properly computes indirect costs for its future program years. However, improvements are … -
6 Ways to Use Entrepreneurship Week to Grow Your Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/6-ways-use-entrepreneurship-week-grow-your-business… Week to benefit your small business. Here are some tips for getting the most benefit for your small business. Find organizations that are providing information for entrepreneurship week, and check out their information … -
SBA Announces Funding Opportunity for Eligible Organizations to Provide Boots to Business Training Overseas
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/feb/28/sba-announces-funding-opportunity-eligible-organizations-provide-boots-business-training-overseas… SBA Announces Funding Opportunity for Eligible Organizations to Provide Boots to Business … online, as directed, as well as assist with course updates for compatibility with TAP. “Our Boots to Business class … instructions for obtaining, completing, and submitting an application, visit www.grants.gov and search Opportunity … -
Report 10-09 - Review of SBA's Accounting of FY 2009 Drug Control Funds and Performance Summary Report
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-10-09-report-10-09-review-sbas-accounting-fy-2009-drug-control-funds-performance-summary-report… signed From: Debra S. Ritt Assistant Inspector General for Auditing Subject: Review of SBA's Accounting of Drug … of Drug Control Funds and Performance Summary Report for the year ended September 30, 2009, as required by 21 … less than $50 million, SBA submitted an alternative report for FY 2009. We (1) assessed whether providing a detailed … -
SBA to Provide Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/mar/14/sba-provide-disaster-assistance-loans-small-businesses-impacted-coronavirus-covid-19… SBA to Provide Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) … Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance for a small business. These loans can provide vital economic … designated areas within a state, the information on the application process for Economic Injury Disaster Loan …