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https://www.sba.gov/success-story/la-luce-cristallina-light-years-ahead… by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). An SBA 7(a) loan for $3.3 million became a game changer and set La Luce …
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Riverside County Woman Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Running $1.7 Million COVID-19 Benefits Fraud She Advertised on Instagram
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/06/18/riverside-county-woman-sentenced-7-years-prison-running-17-million-covid-19-benefits-fraud-she… Riverside County Woman Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Running $1.7 Million COVID-19 Benefits Fraud She Advertised on Instagram … opportunity grants. Jasmine Unique Mallard-McCarter, 30, a.k.a. “JassyMC,” of Eastvale, was sentenced by United States … -
SBIC Policy Guidance 2025-002: Material Adverse Change
https://www.sba.gov/document/policy-guidance-2025-002-sbic-policy-guidance-2025-002-material-adverse-change… in valuation of loans and investments or operations of a licensee and the timing of reporting a material adverse change. Office of Investment and … -
Dee Decimus Holmes, All Embracing Home Care
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/dee-decimus-holmes-all-embracing-home-care… Dee Decimus Holmes, All Embracing Home Care Dee is a passionate and dedicated entrepreneur, the owner of All Embracing Home Care, a professional in-home care company serving counties in North … plan that was banker ready so she could request an SBA loan, Dee worked side by side with resource partners to start … -
William (Bill) Briggs
https://www.sba.gov/person/william-bill-briggs… aid, and assist American small businesses. Briggs is a three-time presidential appointee and believes … (PPP) and helped manage the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. His leadership during the PPP rollout … millions of small businesses during the pandemic. As a Texas resident and small business owner himself, Briggs has … -
William Briggs Sworn in as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/07/23/william-briggs-sworn-deputy-administrator-us-small-business-administration… creators,” said SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler. “With a strong record of service at the agency and in the private sector, Bill will be a tremendous asset as we work to restore the SBA as an engine … Administrator Loeffler, our job creators are poised for a historic era of growth, innovation and prosperity. I’m … -
Five People Indicted in Rockford for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1 Million in Federal Benefits
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/07/25/five-people-indicted-rockford-fraudulently-obtaining-more-1-million-federal-benefits… (DOJ) Press Release Five individuals have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Rockford in a scheme alleging more than $1 million in federal benefit … Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, both programs enacted under the Coronavirus … -
Alaska Resident Found Guilty of Wire Fraud
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/08/22/alaska-resident-found-guilty-wire-fraud… Original U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Press Release A federal jury in Portland found Peter Igwacho, 64, a Cameroonian national residing in Anchorage, Alaska, guilty … Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury and Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. The information on those forms, in … -
ICYMI: Administrator Loeffler Announces Action to End Debanking
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/08/27/icymi-administrator-loeffler-announces-action-end-debanking… with President Trump's direction, the SBA today has sent a letter to our network of five thousand lenders across this … start, grow, and expand their businesses or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an … -
SBA Awards $1.1 Million to Support Made in America Manufacturing
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/09/23/sba-awards-11-million-support-made-america-manufacturing… and training with broad geographic reach, we are adding to a range of efforts – from new loan programs to our Onshoring Portal – that will help job … Program The Empower to Grow Program, formerly known as the 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance program, provides … -
Tax Refund Fueled Her American Dream
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/tax-refund-fueled-her-american-dream… American Dream When tax season came around for Diana about a decade ago, she had big plans for using her tax refund … the state. Diana started in the cleaning industry as a custodian in the 1980’s and worked her way up employed in … faith venturing on her own with the belief that starting a small business was her way of giving back to the country … -
SBA Announces Funding Opportunity through the State Trade Expansion Program
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/feb/13/sba-announces-funding-opportunity-through-state-trade-expansion-program… announces the opening of the submission period for a funding opportunity through the State Trade Expansion … in a global economy. At the SBA, we offer grants and loan products that help capitalize on those international … and the submission period is from February 6, 2020 – April 7, 2020 . Proposals responding to this Funding Opportunity … -
Learn how to Prepare for Disasters at Twitter Chat, Webinar
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/feb/06/learn-how-prepare-disasters-twitter-chat-webinar-0… become more aware of their risks in the event of a disaster while also helping them develop business … Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. EDT , SBA and IBHS will co-host a Twitter chat “How to Prepare Your Business Before Disaster … Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. EDT , SBA and IBHS will co-host a webinar focused on fortifying your property against natural … -
Your Voice for Small Business
https://www.sba.gov/article/2019/aug/19/your-voice-small-business… as well as successes of small business owners. We have a lot of successes to celebrate at the SBA and we also see where a lot of work is needed to help small businesses thrive for … would like to present some top priorities for me that are a focus right now for small businesses across this region. I … -
Learn how to prepare for disasters at Twitter chat, Webinar
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/sep/14/learn-how-prepare-disasters-twitter-chat-webinar-0… more aware of their risks while also helping them develop a continuity plan. Advance preparation is key to protecting … Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will co-host a twitter chat on disaster preparedness tips for businesses. … 27 at 3:00 p.m. EDT , SBA, IBHS and FEMA will co-host a webinar focusing on effective business continuity planning. … -
SBA Celebrates 65 Years of Service to America’s Entrepreneurs
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/jul/30/sba-celebrates-65-years-service-americas-entrepreneurs… Business Administration (SBA) marks 65 years of serving as a voice and ally to millions of small businesses. Since its … and more than half of all Americans either work for or own a small business. SBA provides a “hand up” to these businesses with access to capital, … -
The CDC Small Business Finance Wins SBA’s 2018
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/apr/17/cdc-small-business-finance-wins-sbas-2018… Development Company (CDC) Small Business Finance, a California-based SBA 504 CDC Lender, Community Advantage … annually by the U.S. Small Business Administration to a mission-focused lender that has distinguished itself in … expansion of small businesses in underserved markets with a demonstrable impact on the communities it serves. Raskind … -
Ellicott City Retailer Named 2018 MD Small Bus. Person of the Year
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/apr/05/ellicott-city-retailer-named-2018-md-small-bus-person-year… as the National Small Business Person of the Year. A celebration honoring local SBA winners from Maryland and … of Prince George’s and Montgomery counties – is June 7. Other SBA local awards recognized at the celebration … Hero. Each year since 1963, the President has issued a proclamation calling for the celebration of National Small … -
The SBA Franchise Directory Simplifies Processes to Help Entrepreneurs Access Capital
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/mar/30/sba-franchise-directory-simplifies-processes-help-entrepreneurs-access-capital… process for entrepreneurs looking to access capital. “It’s a one stop shop to check the growing list of eligible brands … franchises, especially among women.” The SBA has seen a year over year increase of over 17% in the dollars going to … visiting SBA’s website ( www.sba.gov ). If you are a franchisor looking for SBA financial assistance and would … -
An American Tradition: ‘Shop Small’ on Small Business Saturday®
https://www.sba.gov/article/2017/nov/21/american-tradition-shop-small-small-business-saturdayr… simple steps: Commit to making at least one purchase from a locally-owned small business retailer. Get to know the … you share the owner’s story with your loved ones. After a day of shopping, continue to support small business by … and #DineSmall to amplify your support. If you find a great small business, Tweet or Facebook or Instagram your …