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https://www.sba.gov/success-story/turning-setbacks-success-how-one-firm-thrived-through-adversity-win-alabamas-small-business-persons… clients. Transformation Partners began in 2000 as a statewide training provider. With the support of partners … internationally. Over the years, the firm transformed from a small one room office to a full-scale office facility for … Partners secured an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), which allowed them to remain operational. In …
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Lisa Shimkat
https://www.sba.gov/person/lisa-shimkat… Manufacturing and Trade (OMT). In her OMT role, she leads a team of high-level finance specialists dedicated to … Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa, where she led a network of fifteen centers dedicated to providing business … having managed a multimillion-dollar revolving loan fund to assist rural entrepreneurs and manufacturers in … -
Reyes Diesel Just Got Bigger and Better
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/reyes-diesel-just-got-bigger-better… Diesel Just Got Bigger and Better The growing pains of a business come in waves, and often the solution to a … the years. Using the funding they received from an SBA 7(a) loan, the Reyes moved out of their former poorly-located … -
Lender decals
https://www.sba.gov/document/brand-guide-lender-decals… 10 for the most up-to-date guidance. General Information A lender may publicize its relationship with SBA, including … or placing identical decal icons on its website. A lender may not use the SBA logo in any manner in any … the following public statement, “Approved to offer SBA loan products under SBA’s Preferred Lender Program” (or SBA … -
HobbyTown Success Story
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/hobbytown-success-story… HobbyTown Success Story HobbyTown, a franchise established in 1999 by mother and son team Angela … Millet and Ryan Wilson in Knoxville, Tennessee, has become a beloved destination for hobby enthusiasts of all ages. With … have been critical to HobbyTown’s success. The SBA 504 loan program, in particular, allowed the business to purchase … -
SBA’s Awarding of Small Business Lending Company Licenses
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-25-08-sbas-awarding-small-business-lending-company-licenses… and its compliance with licensing procedures. An SBLC is a non-depository lending institution that is licensed and authorized by SBA to make loans pursuant to Section 7(a) of the Small Business Act and to intermediaries in SBA's … -
Fieldstone Animal Inn, Millersville, MD
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/fieldstone-animal-inn-millersville-md… MD When something’s “for the dogs,” it’s usually a bad thing. Well not so at Fieldstone Animal Inn. They pamper pooches, cats and small mammals, creating a safe, comfortable place for pets to stay, play and train. … and marketing plans for their new venture. Using SBA loan guarantees they were able to expand and modernize their … -
Honolulu City & County 2022 Women-Owned Business of the Year
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/honolulu-city-county-2022-women-owned-business-year… She started her business in 2009 with an SBA-guaranteed loan. Her impressive credentials and commitment to the success of her clients have resulted in a loyal and growing base. They trust her to execute their … staffing shortages due to COVID restrictions. Marie is a recognized leader in Hawaii in the field of staffing and … -
Hawaii County 2022 Women In Business Champion
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/hawaii-county-2022-women-business-champion… as an event planner. Through these sessions, she developed a relationship where she partnered with them to plan … pivoting her business model and obtaining an SBA EIDL loan, Aesha created the Whole Business Woman Academy. These … -
Hawaii 2022 Small Business Person of the Year
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/hawaii-2022-small-business-person-year… his entire life, Scott Loomer watched how it evolved from a labor-intensive, back-breaking operation to an industry … during COVID-19 with help from two rounds of PPP disaster loan funding. He used this time to make repairs to the … were at an all-time high of over $8.2 million. Scott is a staunch supporter of Habitat for Humanity. He’s donated … -
Hawaii 2022 Family-Owned Business of the Year
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/hawaii-2022-family-owned-business-year… Business of the Year. Commercial Tire Source is a tire dealership founded in 2006 by Anthony Rodrigues. The … retail tires. In October of 2020, Ronald received an SBA 7(a) loan to finance a portion of the sale of the business from … -
Dakota Micro, Inc.
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/dakota-micro-inc… Dakota Micro, Inc. CAYUGA, ND — Dakota Micro, Inc. is a family-owned and operated business started by Charissa … has accessed many SBA resources - SCORE Mentors, an SBA loan, the Women's Business Center, and the U.S. Export … -
Revisions to SOP 50 57 3.1
https://www.sba.gov/document/procedural-notice-5000-866946-revisions-sop-50-57-31… Number 5000-866946 The purpose of this Notice is to advise 7(a) Lenders and SBA employees of revisions to Standard Operating Procedure (“SOP”) 50 57 3.1, 7(a) Loan Servicing and Liquidation. Office of Capital Access File … -
SBA’s 2025 New Hampshire Home-Based Business of the Year
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SBA honors top Indiana entrepreneurs and resource partner organizations with National Small Business Week awards
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/sba-honors-top-indiana-entrepreneurs-resource-partner-organizations-national-small-business-week… the Year award. Yadav owns Quest Safety Products, Inc. , a leading distributor and manufacturer of industrial safety … SBA Indiana District Director Stacey Poynter. “Sam is a long-time Indiana business owner who has leveraged SBA … loans, Yadav moved, building new headquarter facilities in a HUBZone near Indianapolis Airport in 2022. This allowed … -
Matt Coleman
https://www.sba.gov/person/matt-coleman… In his prior federal service, Mr. Coleman played a key role as the national spokesperson for the Paycheck … and entrepreneurs. Throughout his career, he has also been a trusted media expert, quoted in such outlets as The New … -
Lou and Michael Auletta, Bauer, Inc
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/lou-michael-auletta-bauer-inc… Bauer, Inc Bauer, Inc. , based in Bristol, CT, has become a worldwide leader in aircraft test and support equipment … in Singapore, Dubai, Serbia, and England and has a full-time employee based in Beijing. Their equipment … maintained its reputation for excellence — proving that a family-led Connecticut manufacturer can thrive on the world … -
Automated Controls Should Ensure Compliance with Criteria
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-25-18-automated-controls-should-ensure-compliance-criteria… Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act requirement for a business to be in operation on or before January 31, 2020, … Act requirement that there be no waiver of eligibility for a business that was not in operation on or before January 31, … -
James “Jim” Spencer
https://www.sba.gov/person/james-jim-spencer… 2025. In his role, he is responsible for field staff of loan, business, and community outreach specialists overseeing … is proposed to create over 150-300 jobs, and the launch of a food truck incubator providing entrepreneurial support, access to training, and utilization of a food truck. During his time at BEDA, Mr. Spencer developed … -
Justin Crossie
https://www.sba.gov/person/justin-crossie… Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. He is a seasoned government affairs and public policy professional … state, and local government. He most recently served as a policy advisor for Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry in the … to 2021, overseeing a multi-billion-dollar small business loan portfolio across five states and leading efforts in …