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… SBA’s Corrective Actions to Improve Controls Over 7(a) Loans Sold on the Secondary Market This report represents … on SBA’s Corrective Actions to Improve Controls Over 7(a) Loans Sold on the Secondary Market. Report 23-14 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is authorized under Section …

… Rieva Lesonsky is CEO and President of GrowBiz Media, a media company that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their … for her free TrendCast reports. She's been covering small business and entrepreneurial issues for more than 30 years, is the author of several books about entrepreneurship and was the editorial director of …

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… in Highlands County Florida ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the opening of … Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) can provide information about disaster loans, answer questions and assist in … Blvd. Sebring, FL  33875 Opening:  Monday, Dec. 11 at 9 a.m. Days:  Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Closed:  …

… Closes Permanently on Feb. 27 ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that the … SBA representatives at the Center can provide information about disaster loans, answer questions and help survivors in … Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Hours:  Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Closed:  Monday, Feb. 20 Opens:  Tuesday, Feb. …

… access to capital and other resources. Through the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program, small businesses … good. In August 2023, the SBIC program expanded to include a new debt instrument called the Accrual Debenture.  Through … two SBIC types and an SBIC Initiative.   To learn more about the SBIC program, relevant changes and product …

… SBA's Corrective Actions to Reduce 8(a) Firms Eligibility Risks This report presents the … Office of Inspector General audit reports on the 8(a) Business Development Program. Our most recent audits of SBA’s … program and program officials tracked complaints received about firms’ participating in the 8(a) program.       Office …

… 30, 2013, the OIG issued Audit Report 13-20, The Small Business Administration’s  Controls Over Cash Gifts.  The SBA … of cash accepted by the Administrator shall be held in a separate account and shall be subject to semi-annual audits … ensure no business relationships existed that would cause a conflict of interest in accordance with the Act. During the …

… & data, and procurement functions. He also serves as a supervisor and advocate for the SES leads of OII’s three … Cooperation.  Matt started his federal career in 2012 as a Presidential Management Fellow in SBA's Office of … strategic initiatives.  He started working with small business owners as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador. Matt …

… services. Report 22-10 We evaluated the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) procedures to award a contract for data analysis and loan recommendation services … Loans set aside for small businesses. SBA initially set a contract ceiling of $100 million and then used emergency …

… Bakery offers One of a Kind Vegan Cinnamon Rolls with the Help of SBA Funding Nicki and Ben Reedy of San Antonio, Texas, have a love for delicious food, and they both have a bit of a … it is unlikely they would have been able to start this business.  Nicki and Ben Reedy opened their first Cinnaholic …

… reports on size standards. Support In 2007, SBA launched a comprehensive review of size standards.  Subsequently, in 2010, U.S. Congress enacted the Small Business Jobs Act (Jobs Act).  Public Law 111-240, 124 Stat. … 2010.  Section 1344 of Jobs Act requires SBA to conduct a detailed review of all size standards and to make …

… 2019, major disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of severe storms and flooding that occurred March 12 … Christopher M. Pilkerton of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Private nonprofits that provide essential services of a governmental nature are eligible for assistance. Although …

… 4(g), 8(b)(1)(G), 5(b)(9) and 7(k)(2) of the Small Business Act (the Act).The objective of our review was to … ensure no business relationships existed that would cause a conflict of interest.  We also determined the SBA fully … District Office used its prior year BAT Funds to pay for a Jobs Act “Listening Tour” event. We concluded that the SBA …

… 2019, major disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of severe storms and flooding that occurred March 12 … Christopher M. Pilkerton of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Private nonprofits that provide essential services of a governmental nature are eligible for assistance. Although …

… of Knoxville, Tennessee, the Tennessee Theatre has been a beacon of cultural heritage and community spirit since its … people gathered to escape their troubles and stay informed about global events. Despite its illustrious past, the … expenses despite being closed. The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) began working with the …

… A Long Journey to Success Introducing Rolando "Greg" Gomez, … all odds to forge an extraordinary path. Rising above a challenging upbringing in Florida, Greg confronted … Collaborating with the Old Dominion University Veterans Business Outreach Center (ODUVBOC), Greg found invaluable …

… 2019, major disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that … Christopher M. Pilkerton of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Private nonprofits that provide essential services of a governmental nature are eligible for assistance. Although …

… CFR 107.630 of the Code of Federal Regulations, each Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) must file an audited … days thereafter[1].  In accordance with 13 CFR 107.504(a), the SBIC must submit the SBA Form 468 electronically … data is optional) and Executive Summary Worksheet Sections A, B and C only.  Please read the SBIC Annual Letter …