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https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/feb/09/sba-reminds-hurricanes-irma-maria-survivors-right-appeal… Survivors of Right to Appeal ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding survivors of … be returned to a recovery center or mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, … in the letter to the survivor. ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding survivors of …
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PPP Profile - Newton Specialty Retailer Capitalizes on Pet Industry Trends
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/ppp-profile-newton-specialty-retailer-capitalizes-pet-industry-trends -
Veteran-owned Aeroforce Logistics Powered by Several SBA Programs
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/veteran-owned-aeroforce-logistics-powered-several-sba-programs… helped Heather and Nick develop a solid multi-year business plan and financial projections. They kept their day jobs for the first year and treated the new business as a consulting gig. “We were working seven days a … when needed, and they are working on their IT security, insurance, and more. They recently brought on six temporary … -
Local Professor Beats Cancer and Fulfills Childhood Dream
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/local-professor-beats-cancer-fulfills-childhood-dream… his childhood dream. In 2008, at age 30, the local adjunct business professor was diagnosed with Stage 2 Non-Hodgkins … a vacuum repair store, I’m going to send you to the Small Business Development Center (SBDC),’” Tavlarides said. “I … class and was so inspired.” SBDCs are U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and state-funded entities … -
ROM 10-11 - Notice of Finding and Recommendation on Ineligible Lender-Approved Recovery Act Loans
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-rom-10-11-rom-10-11-notice-finding-recommendation-ineligible-lender-approved-recovery-act-loans… SBA agreed that one lender did not obtain an independent business valuation as required by the SOP. Given the small … ($18,000) and the potentially high cost of an independent business valuation, SBA stated that if the lender had … justification for requesting a waiver of the request for a business valuation, it would have been considered. … -
A Keene desire to make a difference
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/keene-desire-make-difference… new venture, the Keenes were named the 2023 Vermont Small Business Persons of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. In announcing the award, the SBA … they called on Ross Hart at the Vermont Small Business Development Center for assistance. “We said to Ross, … -
Neveda Man Sentenced for Over $11M COVID-19 Relief Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/08/21/neveda-man-sentenced-over-11m-covid-19-relief-fraud-money-laundering-scheme… Protection Program (PPP) loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, … obtained these loans, he not only stole from the Small Business Administration, but also from American taxpayers to … Special Agent in Charge Ryan Korner of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Office of Inspector General … -
I Get to Work With Robots All Day
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/i-get-work-robots-all-day… but in good shape, with a fresh coat of paint. There is no business sign outside, so passersby would be forgiven for not … Models & Prototypes, the SBA’s 2022 Vermont Veteran-Owned Business of the Year and New England Veteran-Owned Business of the Year, uses the latest in CNC technology to … -
Still Catering to a Higher Cause
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/still-catering-higher-cause… despite these successes, Mavis, needed help running the business side of her business. Rebecca Volpe, Northern Kentucky University SBDC … mentoring from the SCORE Chapter in Northern Kentucky. Business mentors from the SBDC and SCORE helped Mavis better … -
Thriving Artisans Crafting Community Connections at the Hannah Grimes Marketplace in Keene
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/thriving-artisans-crafting-community-connections-hannah-grimes-marketplace-keene… Marketplace’s mission goes beyond retail; it serves as a business incubator dedicated to supporting local artists, … regional businesses like SBA 2023 NH Home-Based Business of the Year, Beeline Skin Care, a woman owned and … a thriving artisan community where makers can scale their business to their own desire. With every mentoring session he … -
Relief Still Available to Rhode Island Nonprofits Hit by Last January’s Storms: Don’t Miss the Deadline to Apply for an SBA Disaster Loan!
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/01/15/relief-still-available-rhode-island-nonprofits-hit-last-januarys-storms-dont-miss-deadline-apply-sba… Apply for an SBA Disaster Loan! ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible private … applications is Feb. 10, 2025. ### About the U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of … -
Relief Still Available to Vermont Nonprofits Hit by Last January’s Storms: Don’t Miss the Deadline to Apply for an SBA Disaster Loan!
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/01/15/relief-still-available-vermont-nonprofits-hit-last-januarys-storms-dont-miss-deadline-apply-sba… Apply for an SBA Disaster Loan! ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible private … applications is Jan. 21, 2025. ### About the U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of … -
BTV Climate Tech Firm Sold
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/btv-climate-tech-firm-sold… entrepreneurs could never imagine selling their growing business, whereas other entrepreneurs start an enterprise … help us bring our tech to scale . So teaming up made good business sense,” said Frolik. Like so many small businesses … grants from the federal government, including a Small Business Technology Transfer grant in 2017. The STTR program, … -
How Customers, Contacts and Caring Can Build a Paragon Force
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/how-customers-contacts-and-caring-can-build-paragon-force… couples, I was pairing up local resources with federal business.” As the recession hit its stride in 2009 Sherri … of federal contracting really worked. Sherri called the business advisors at SCORE. They helped her analyze her funding options and put together a comprehensive business plan which she took to her lender to secure … -
Natalie Meeks – From Surviving to Thriving!
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/natalie-meeks-surviving-thriving… a 504 loan to reinvest and take ownership of her family’s business, a forty-foot wall of water flooded the Blanco … the loan, she would have to improvise and recreate her business model. Her tenacity and ability to pivot, two of an … has been extremely impactful and helpful for myself and my business. Initially, when I began the search for a lender to … -
Smoky Mountain Rod and Customs
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/smoky-mountain-rod-customs… journey from a humble backyard operation to a thriving business. Launched in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, the small business was born out of the couple’s shared passion for … Lending, and Gregg Bostick, Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), to secure the SBA 7 (a) … -
California Man Pleads Guilty for Role in $15.9M COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/08/22/california-man-pleads-guilty-role-159m-covid-19-fraud-scheme… yesterday for his role in a scheme to defraud the Small Business Administration (SBA) out of $15.9 million in loans … orchestrated a scheme where he worked with purported business owners to submit dozens of loan applications to … Agent in Charge Patricia Tarasca of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Office of Inspector General (FDIC OIG), … -
Sons of Liberty - A Revolutionary Spirit
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/sons-liberty-revolutionary-spirit… them to continue expansion at different stages of their business. Since Repucci opened the doors he has demonstrated … primarily a whiskey distillery, and when you look at the business model it’s one of the toughest models because you … to take our product to a whole new level but also grow the business with the respect to revenue too,” he added. In … -
Storm and Flood Relief Still Available to New Hampshire Nonprofits: Don’t Miss the Deadline to Apply for an SBA Disaster Loan!
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/01/07/storm-flood-relief-still-available-new-hampshire-nonprofits-dont-miss-deadline-apply-sba-disaster… Apply for an SBA Disaster Loan! ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible private … applications is Jan. 21, 2025. ### About the U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of … -
Passion for Baking Leads to SBA Honors for South Florida Young Entrepreneur
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/passion-baking-leads-sba-honors-south-florida-young-entrepreneur… joy” in Italian, was born. Mari needed help in growing her business, so she contacted the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at Florida International University. FSBDC at FIU College of Business Consultant Nile Kirec assisted Rubio in building a …