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https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/small-town-restaurant-experiences-big-time-community-support-during-covid-19… is quick to mention how important the community is to a small business’ success, especially during tough times like … been operating restaurants in Chicago for decades. After a year of working with family, Luis’ father and uncle opened … whole community.” Getting the Paycheck Protection Program loan also helped Luis keep his employees paid during the …
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From Soldier to CEO – Marine Veteran Starts Successful Construction Business in Nebraska
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/soldier-ceo-marine-veteran-starts-successful-construction-business-nebraska… thing he’s ever done, and he’ll tell you it wasn’t being a Marine – it was starting his small business! Arias served in the Corps for seven years as a heavy equipment mechanic, followed by some time in … to his start-up success was obtaining a guaranteed loan through the SBA that he used for working capital as he … -
The Big Impact If Small Businesses Would Export
https://www.sba.gov/blog/big-impact-if-small-businesses-would-export… The Big Impact If Small Businesses Would Export December 7, 2017 Just about a year ago, I made a career transition and joined the U.S. … to enhance export development; the International Trade Loan that assists entry or expansion into international … -
U.S. Small Business Administration Announces Colorado Defense Space Support Services Firm, Connecticut Electric Company, and Puerto Rico HVAC Engineering Firm as Top Government Contractors of the Year
https://www.sba.gov/article/2023/04/07/us-small-business-administration-announces-colorado-defense-space-support-services-firm-connecticut… company Multi Air Services Engineering, Corp as 8(a) Graduate Firm of the Year . The three firms will receive … the 8(a) Program. During the pandemic, he received an SBA loan to continue operations. After graduating from the … Small Business Week Article ID 23-21 Release Date April 7, 2023 Article Type Archived news release U.S. Small … -
READOUT: Administrator Guzman Joins U.S. Senator Cornyn to Highlight Economic Impact of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant and Other SBA Relief Programs on Houston-area Economy
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/aug/02/readout-administrator-guzman-joins-us-senator-cornyn-highlight-economic-impact-shuttered-venue… Administration,” said Sen. John Cornyn . “We have heard a lot of wonderful stories about how this government program has actually helped save jobs and saved a part of our culture here in Texas that is unique and … Three Keys Coffee (RRF recipient + community advantage loan), Stephanie Johnson, Founder/CEO, Simmons-Johnson … -
U.S. Small Business Administration Announces Landmark Collaboration with Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities to Address the Wealth Gap Through Black Entrepreneurship
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/jun/14/us-small-business-administration-announces-landmark-collaboration-historically-black-fraternities… small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, signed a Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM)-- an authority unique … to the SBA among federal agencies--with President Reuben A. Shelton III, Esq., on behalf of the National Pan-Hellenic … impactful reforms to the Community Advantage (CA) Pilot loan program that prioritizes equitable access to capital for … -
SBA Administrator Announces Five New Women’s Business Centers To be Operated by Minority Serving Institutions
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/may/23/sba-administrator-announces-five-new-womens-business-centers-be-operated-minority-serving… that increase equity for small business owners – a priority under Administrator Guzman. Through the SBA’s … programs such as the Restaurant Revitalization Fund ($7.5 billion distributed to women-owned businesses), 7(a) loan program ($5 billion), and 504 program ($712 million) … -
Local Artist Paints Rosier Picture for Area Makers
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/local-artist-paints-rosier-picture-area-makers… Administration (SBA) helped Droege to not only survive as a creative, but to grow as an entrepreneur and share … million in commissions and stipends for area artisans in a mere seven years. Their projects are found everywhere from … in an infusion of cash; that coupled with an SBA PPP loan enabled me to pay staff.” Droege and the team got … -
U.S. Small Business Administration Announces Small Business Investment Companies of the Year
https://www.sba.gov/article/2023/03/27/us-small-business-administration-announces-small-business-investment-companies-year… that have shown exceptional dedication to their missions, a successful track record, and unwavering support for … Columbus, OH Stonehenge Impact Fund’s objective is to be a provider of senior debt and strategic guidance to lower … the flow of private equity capital and long-term loan funds which small businesses need for the sound … -
Historic Bookshop Moves to Historic Block
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/historic-bookshop-moves-historic-block… structure in the state was erected in town to commemorate a major turning point in the Revolutionary War, The … Battle Monument. In the spring, Bennington updated a historical downtown block when it renovated three buildings … The first phase of the Putnam Block Redevelopment, a $31 million project, is for offices, retail and … -
5 Mid-Year Tax Planning Strategies
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-mid-year-tax-planning-strategies… business owners, thinking about taxes occurs only twice a year … when returns are being prepared and perhaps at the end of the year. This is a mistake. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara … 2018. You don’t want to overpay, which is an interest-free loan to the government (recouped when you file for a refund), … -
The Domino Effect
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/domino-effect… the secret is that all construction is local. It’s a domino effect. As a prime contractor, CMS Corporation bids … opportunities. Enrique also participated in the SBA 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Program, which … like Guam. But Enrique said that with the help of a PPP loan in 2021 they were able to minimize the impact – … -
You Have a Business Idea, What's Next?
https://www.sba.gov/blog/you-have-business-idea-whats-next… You Have a Business Idea, What's Next? October 23, 2018 You have that … an MBA from Stanford, has been married 46 years, and is a father of 5. Find him on Twitter as @Timberry, and blogging … these steps are not sequential. In the real world, with a real new business, you are going to take several actions in … -
Vermont man gathers thousands
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/vermont-man-gathers-thousands… Vermont man gathers thousands There is a fine line between it being a show and it being a community. Once an individual becomes a … Venue Operators Grant and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. SVOG provided emergency grants to eligible live … -
Creative Digital Solutions in the North Country
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/creative-digital-solutions-north-country… ways to grow. Established in 2004, Phlume MEDIA began as a music management company (Phlume Artist Management) helping … and moved to Lancaster, Phlume MEDIA has developed into a full-service creative agency for Northern NH. They … Equipped with a mobile unit, several live cameras, and 7-8 staff members they capture the fields and courts from a … -
ICYMI: Small Business Confidence, Economic Optimism Rising Under Biden-Harris Administration
https://www.sba.gov/article/2024/03/08/icymi-small-business-confidence-economic-optimism-rising-under-biden-harris-administration… Administration WASHINGTON – Recent reports show a surge in confidence among small business owners and … applications filed since President Biden took office – a record level. Thanks in part to this historic surge, … owners surveyed.” For more information about SBA’s loan programs, financial assistance, and other services, … -
READOUT: Administrator Guzman Visits Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania to Highlight the Impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/jun/07/readout-administrator-guzman-visits-connecticut-massachusetts-pennsylvania-highlight-impact… "Small businesses are the giants of our economy. It was a pleasure to meet with business owners throughout the … are available to all to seize this moment and help build a better, more equitable America," stated Administrator … American Rescue Plan Article ID RO22-XX Release Date June 7, 2022 U.S. Small Business Administration Email … -
10-04 – Audit of SBA’s FY 2009 Financial Statements
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From Steel to Salsa - Nebraska Couple Open Mexican Family Restaurant in Gering, Nebraska
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/steel-salsa-nebraska-couple-open-mexican-family-restaurant-gering-nebraska… Restaurant in Gering, Nebraska When asked why he left a 30+ year career in the steel industry to open Chino’s … Ed was also able to use a Paycheck Protection Program Loan available under the CARES Act to keep his kitchen … being in the middle of a pandemic. “Since then, it’s been 7 days a week. It’s been overwhelming and we work our tails … -
Executive Order Plan: Improving Agency Disclosure of Information
https://www.sba.gov/document/report--executive-order-plan-improving-agency-disclosure-information… for the public liaisons on the agency's website Conduct a thorough review of agency FOIA operations to determine … days. SBA’s median response time for all FOIA requests is 7 working days. Therefore, the vast majority of FOIA … Many FOIA requests received by SBA pertain to voluminous loan and contract files that require lengthy and detailed …