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… which state that the Federal government shall direct a percentage of spending dollars to small business, and … categories of small businesses. Congress first enacted a procurement goal in prime contracting for small business in …

… Business Administration (SBA) and Grameen America, Inc., a leading nonprofit microfinance organization, today announced a renewed partnership to extend a capital pipeline to underserved American entrepreneurs.  …

… by the wildfires, including high winds that occurred Aug. 8 - Sept. 30, 2023 in Maui. During the 45 day grace period, … this event. Generally, the SBA accepts applications within a 15 day grace period after the FEMA registration deadline for a presidential disaster declaration without any additional …

… two multiplex movie theatres: the landmark Village 8 Theatres, which offers first-run discounted movies and … Louisville’s only independent theatre chain. Both Village 8 and Baxter Avenue have a loyal following. Customers love Village 8’s discounted …

… Great Lakes Region Has Nearly 308,000 Loans Totaling $22.8 Billion Approved in Paycheck Protection Program’s Second … nearly 308,000 small businesses and non-profits with a total of $22.8 billion in approved PPP loans. The second round of PPP …

… the SBA’s Growth Accelerator Fund Competition program as a federal government-sponsored means of spurring innovation … growth. The analysis included in this report is based on a literature review of scholarly research on the growing … winners; interviews with key experts in the field; and a survey of the 2014–16 GAFC winners to build the fullest …

… SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Opens Jan. 8 to Expand and Strengthen its National Innovation Ecosystem … to market. The Stage One application portal opens on Jan. 8 for five weeks, and the SBA will award up to $3 million in … businesses. The SBA welcomes Stage One submissions from a broad range of organizations with a collaborative vision to …

… in two stages. Stage One: Application opens Jan. 8, 2025 The Stage One application offers $75,000 in cash … unique solutions. The SBA welcomes submissions from a broad range of organizations with a collaborative vision to … for $75,000 to $150,000; 2025 Application Opens Jan. 8, 2025 Article ID 25-18 Release Date December 19, 2024 …

… balance of $100,000 or less. In anticipation of a significant number of delinquent PPP loans that lenders … with an outstanding balance of $100,000 or less until a comprehensive cost benefit analysis is conducted. We …

… more than 60 days past due, the lender should request a guaranty purchase, which is SBA’s purchase of the … loans when the borrower is 60 days or more past due on a loan payment, permanently closed, bankrupt or deceased. …

… 609 NW 6th Avenue, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 to host a free Economic Recovery Workshop to assist businesses, … 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday, or email: …

… Administrator for the Office of Capital Access to: Develop a process to maintain and track all identity theft complaints. Develop a process to provide status updates to each complainant … alleging identity theft. Complete and formalize a process to restore identity theft victims to their …

… the program. In addition, the agency did not establish a centralized entity to design, lead, and manage fraud risk. … This problem occurred because the agency did not establish a sufficient fraud risk framework at the start of and … fraudulent PPP loans. During our review, SBA established a Fraud Risk Management Board. To better mitigate fraud, we …

… the recommendation and will work with SBA to establish a target date for enacting corrective actions through the …

… EIDL funds, over several months. SBA also canceled $8.1 billion of undisbursed COVID-19 EIDLs. The agency had not …

… defend themselves against cyberattacks. Cyberattacks are a growing threat to small businesses and the U.S. economy. … the small business community reached $4.57 billion in 2023—a 38% increase from the previous year. Surveys have shown … business owners feel their businesses are vulnerable to a cyberattack. Yet many businesses cannot afford professional …

… ATLANTA – Alabama residents and businesses approved for a disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes … measures to help prevent future damage from occurring is a significant benefit of SBA’s disaster loan program,” said …

… in Pennsylvania.   When farmers face crop losses and a disaster is declared by the Secretary of Agriculture, SBA working capital loans become a lifeline for eligible small businesses, “said Francisco … that helps rural communities bounce back and thrive after a disaster strikes.” Under this declaration, the SBA’s …