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SBA Forced to Cancel National Veterans Small Business Week Due to Federal Shutdown
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/11/03/sba-forced-cancel-national-veterans-small-business-week-due-federal-shutdown… (NVSBW) celebration, originally scheduled for November 3-7, 2025, has been canceled due to the ongoing federal … suspended key SBA programs and services. “By refusing to support a clean funding bill to reopen the government, Senate … in annual sales to the economy. Those plans, along with dozens of in-person and virtual events offering … -
12 Ways Your Business Can Make the Most of Mother’s Day
https://www.sba.gov/blog/12-ways-your-business-can-make-most-mothers-day… on social media. Attract attention to your business with Mother's Day-related posts. Get customers engaged by … 4. Offer a two-for-one special . Give customers a “buy one, get one free” or “buy one, get one 50 percent off” … to bring the kids so mom gets some time to herself. 7. Give away free gifts . Offering a free gift with … -
SBA Reminds Hurricanes Irma and Maria Survivors of Right to Appeal
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/feb/09/sba-reminds-hurricanes-irma-maria-survivors-right-appeal… private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters with their recovery by offering direct and affordable, … may be obtained by calling SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and … can be downloaded from www.sba.gov . Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s … -
SBA Issues New Regulations for Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/may/11/sba-issues-new-regulations-women-owned-small-business-federal-contracting-program… program regulations that will provide a free, online certification and eligibility application process for … 15, 2020, SBA will begin to implement changes consistent with the Small Business Act as amended in the National … and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, … -
SBA Awards $240K Grant to National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development
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READOUT: SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman visits Kansas City
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/oct/18/readout-sba-administrator-isabella-casillas-guzman-visits-kansas-city… Ram Basnet. “Small businesses need access to capital and support networks that can help them navigate resources to … and commitment to serving small businesses. Together with the House and Senate Small Business Committees, we … assistance from PPP. The business also received an SBA 7(a) loan to remodel the restaurant. Administrator Guzman and … -
A STEP to Finding Customers Overseas: Grants for Small Businesses
https://www.sba.gov/blog/step-sbas-export-grant-program… program that has assisted thousands of small businesses with getting grants and finding customers in the … of their communities, and the SBA is ready to provide them with the support they need to remain open and keep their workers … program that has assisted thousands of small businesses with getting grants and finding customers in the … -
SBA Launches New Military Spouse Small Business Training Program
https://www.sba.gov/blog/2023/2023-08/sba-launches-new-military-spouse-small-business-training-program… legal considerations, and finances. Attendees will connect with the many resources available to help military spouse … program, visit the SBA website to learn more and sign up online for its free virtual or in-person classes. … spouses have served our country, and the SBA is ready to support them with customized programs and layered support … -
Open a business bank account
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/open-business-bank-account… . Most business bank accounts offer perks that don't come with a standard personal bank account. Protection . Business … Number (EIN). They open a checking and savings account at a bank that gives them a favorable introductory offer and … account is easy once you've picked your bank. Simply go online or to a local branch to begin the process. Here are … -
Office of Government Contracting
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-locations/headquarters-offices/office-government-contracting… program. Office spotlight APEX Accelerators Doing business with the government is a big step to growing your business. … Their services are available either free of charge, or at a nominal cost. APEX Accelerators are administered by the … if you are awarded the contract, continue to provide you support through measuring your performance and helping with … -
NC 15696 - SBA Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Centers and Changes Operating Hours for Centers in North Carolina
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/dec/13/nc-15696-sba-opens-disaster-loan-outreach-centers-changes-operating-hours-centers-north-carolina… disaster loans, answer questions and assist businesses with completing the SBA application. The DLOCs are located as … disaster survivors may register for federal assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov and apply for SBA disaster … and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, … -
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Small Businesses Affected by Drought in Ontonagon County, Michigan
https://www.sba.gov/article/2024/03/27/sba-offers-disaster-assistance-small-businesses-affected-drought-ontonagon-county-michigan… providing federal disaster loans swiftly and efficiently, with a customer-centric approach to help businesses and … applicant’s financial condition. Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information … To learn more, visit www.sba.gov . Article ID 24-285 Release Date March 27, 2024 Article Type Disaster news … -
SBA Announces Inaugural Small Business Cyber Summit to Take Place During National Cybersecurity Month
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/sep/21/sba-announces-inaugural-small-business-cyber-summit-take-place-during-national-cybersecurity-month… small businesses are pivoting to digital technologies and online strategies at historic rates to reach new customers … SBA Administrator Guzman. “Our SBA team has mobilized to support them against these potentially disruptive threats with cybersecurity resources and trainings across our … -
SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in St. Clair County, Illinois
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/oct/28/sba-opens-business-recovery-center-st-clair-county-illinois… St. Louis, Ill. The BRC provides one-on-one assistance with submitting a disaster loan application for Illinois … St. Louis, IL 62203 Hours: Monday – Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 a.m. … forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or download the FEMA mobile … -
IN 15512 - SBA Opens Disaster Business Recovery Center in Elkhart, Indiana
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/may/23/15512-sba-opens-disaster-business-recovery-center-elkhart-indiana… from Feb. 14 through March 4, 2018. SBA representatives at the Center can provide information about disaster loans, … to have a resource where they can meet individually with SBA representatives and find out how a low-interest … forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or on the FEMA mobile app. … -
SBA Business Recovery Center in Lee County, Fla., Will Open an Hour Later Beginning Monday, March 6
https://www.sba.gov/article/2023/mar/06/sba-business-recovery-center-lee-county-fla-will-open-hour-later-beginning-monday-march-6… residents affected by Hurricane Ian can meet one-one-one with SBA Customer Service representatives at the center to … are encouraged to wear a face mask. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s … hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services) or sending … -
SBA Administrator Appoints New Members to the National Women’s Business Council
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/jul/27/sba-administrator-appoints-new-members-national-womens-business-council-1… U.S. Small Business Administration.” Jen Earle has worked with NAWBO since 2008. She brings more than a decade of … software. She is a founder of iBizWomen.com , an online women’s business community. Wang joins the council as … entrepreneurs, advocating on behalf of its coalition of 4.7 million businesswomen, including 78 business … -
Encore Entrepreneur in McPherson Building a Paragon of Excellence in Metal Manufacturing
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/encore-entrepreneur-mcpherson-building-paragon-excellence-metal-manufacturing… facilities, Bob Williford decided to retire in 2018 with the understanding that retirement does not mean being … the things he wanted to do. Bob’s son, Paul Williford, had 7 years of experience as a laser cutting applications and … time, I reached out to local consultants and developed a support team of individuals to help me solidify my business … -
VI 15293 and VI 15320 - SBA Opens Business Recovery Centers on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands For Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria Recovery
https://www.sba.gov/article/2017/oct/19/vi-15293-vi-15320-sba-opens-business-recovery-centers-st-john-us-virgin-islands-hurricane-irma… Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI 00830 Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m St. … to have a resource where they can meet individually with SBA representatives and find out how a low-interest … forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or on the FEMA mobile …