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… and abuse across federal programs. SBA OIG has played a central role in pandemic oversight, particularly of the Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program, and … “Serving as Chairman of the PRAC is both an honor and a responsibility,” said Inspector General William Kirk. “The …

… Original U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Press Release A Cameroonian national residing in Anchorage, Alaska, was … Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury and Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. The information on those forms, in … applications submitted by Igwacho were filed on behalf of a sole proprietorship that did not, in fact, have actual …

… 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 …

… fraud, waste, and abuse. His professional journey reflects a deep commitment to the oversight principles established …

… include SBA’s role in the nation’s pandemic response—over a trillion dollars of lending authority, loan portfolios valued at hundreds of billions of dollars, … $150 billion in federal contracting dollars annually, and a robust portfolio of counseling programs that assist the …

… for directing audits of the Credit and Disaster Loan Programs.  Prior to joining SBA, Mrs. Deadwyler was an … for the U.S. Postal Service OIG, conducting and directing a wide range of audits of Postal Service Programs and … beginning her career in auditing, Mrs. Deadwyler spent a short time working as a Business Opportunity Specialist …

… Your Small Business Milestones December 21, 2017 If you’re a small business owner just starting out or you’ve been in business for a while, you’re likely wearing multiple hats which make it … the first month you made a profit, to securing that first loan and opening a second location, these are all important …

… of the SBA, I’m honored to serve as head coach of a team of all-stars. Linda McMahon Former SBA Administrator … of the SBA, I’m honored to serve as head coach of a team of all-stars. So it’s fitting the SBA is being … people affected by declared disasters. It strikes me that a baseball stadium is a fitting spot to celebrate teamwork. …

… approved 139, 448 low-interest disaster loans totaling $7.1 billion. As we head into the peak period of the Atlantic … storm should hit. Meanwhile, we’re urging everyone to put a disaster preparedness plan in place. Being prepared for any … We shared some business continuity suggestions in a hurricane season blog posted in June. Homeowners and …

… owner and his or her experience. Whether they are writing a business plan, connecting with a business mentor, or receiving a loan to start or expand their business, each veteran, …

… retirement plans August 31, 2018 Bob Hulchanski owns a machine shop in upstate New York and says offering a workplace retirement plan to his 11 full-time employees is … automotive industries. Hulchanski got an SBA-guaranteed loan to help start the business in 2007, and he says he’s on …

… Veterans: SBA Has Tools to Build a Successful Business November 2, 2016 The U.S. Small … assistance from his local VBOC to secure an SBA-backed loan to start a brewing company with his wife, Kerry. Torrance Hart - Teak … Veterans: SBA Has Tools to Build a Successful Business …

… outstanding veteran entrepreneurs who received training at a Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) U.S. Small … outstanding veteran entrepreneurs who received training at a Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC). VBOC Success … 7J, training, seminars, Mentor-Protege Program, HUBZone, 8(a) How did your service have an impact on your path to …

… 5 Ways to Establish Credit for Your Business June 9, 2016 A creditworthy business is defined as a company that is considered suitable to receive credit … your business credit can help you get competitive business loan rates and terms from potential suppliers,” says Marc …

… Jennifer and Jeffrey Herbert built their future on a 4,000-year-old idea. They believed mead, an alcoholic … in 2012, producing 300 gallons of mead and cider in a 20-square-foot space. Within two years, demand had grown, … perseverance and the right guidance, that dream can be a reality. Whether they needed funding, counseling, training …

… A STEP to Finding Customers Overseas: Grants for Small … 10, 2020 STEP, or the State Trade Expansion Program, is a U.S. Small Business Administration grant program that has … time.” Since then, much attention has gone to SBA’s loan programs, but small businesses should not overlook SBA’s …

… A Salute to the Drivers of Our U.S. Economy September 30, 2019 Please join me for a virtual roundtable with successful manufacturers that have … 2017 and 2018, U.S.-manufactured goods exports were up 4.7% and 5.6% respectively. According to our friends at the …

… the flow of private equity capital and long-term loan funds to small businesses when such capital is not … RBIC investing. We believe you shouldn’t have to live in a big city to have world-class resources, good jobs and … had the opportunity to discuss rural investing with a number of current and prospective bank investors at the …

… 2021 annual report , SBDCs help their clients start a new business every 26 minutes and create a new job every six minutes. Your local SBDC is here to help … they serve, helping their small business clients complete loan applications, offering business owners advice about the …

… providing more than 62,000 traditional loans through its 7(a), 504, and Microloan lending partners and over 1,200 … largest network of volunteer business mentors, represents a vast network of industry-specific experts from diverse …