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From Boots to Business
… and experiences, as do their spouses,” said Anthony Ruiz, SBA San Antonio District Director. “This program can help … program is administered as a collaborative effort between SBA district offices and resource partners, which include … Development Centers and grant partners. Each year, SBA helps more than 200,000 veterans, service-disabled … -
Deputy Administrator Syed Meets with Entrepreneurs, Partner Organizations in Alaska
… Dilawar Syed of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) traveled to Alaska to meet with businesses benefitting … Alaska’s 2024 Exporter of the Year and runner-up for the SBA’s Pacific Northwest Region’s Exporter of the Year. This … Tuesday, Deputy Administrator Syed and Jackson Brossy, the SBA’s Assistant Administrator for Native American Affairs, … -
U.S. Small Business Administration Awards New Regional Grants to Spur Innovation and Support High-Quality Jobs
… Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 33.2 million small … jobs,” said Administrator Guzman. “I am proud to expand SBA’s Regional Innovation Clusters as they deliver … Solutions Inc., President and CEO Socorro Harvey. “The SBA Regional Innovative Cluster initiative will be an … -
Lorenzana Brothers Help Small Businesses Start, Grow and Succeed
… I’m the Lead Economic Development Specialist for the SBA Orange County/Inland Empire District Office in Southern … resources they need to start or grow. Ian: I connect the SBA’s resources to the taxpayers who need them. That’s what I … official title is Economic Development Specialist at the SBA Utah District Office. I like to think of myself as a … -
Attorney and Entrepreneur Revitalizes Communities and Creates Jobs in Southeastern Kentucky
… assistance for these small businesses. So, he contacted an SBA Resource Partner, the Kentucky Small Business … and technical assistance. KHIC is also a very active SBA lender and approved an SBA microloan for Josh’s first project. The Old City Hall … -
U.S. Small Business Administration and Public Private Strategies Institute Announce Launch of New Engagement Series, Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community
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Reyes Diesel Just Got Bigger and Better
… can be achieved one step at a time. With Reyes Diesel, the SBA was there at each step to offer support. As this … over the years. Using the funding they received from an SBA 7(a) loan, the Reyes moved out of their former … would not have been possible without the assistance of the SBA. The facility houses eight work bays, which are big … -
2023 New Hampshire Veteran-Owned Business of the Year is Rick Page of R.A. Page Farmhouse Furniture of Laconia
… U.S. Air Force, his creative side appeared in a different form where he served as a musician providing that much needed … planners making them a perfect fit for entrepreneurship. SBA recognizes this and provides support and programs to … veterans to start and grow small businesses. In 2022, SBA reports that veterans own 2.4 million businesses, employ … -
Angelene Ripley Wright Named 2024 Oklahoma Small Business Person of the Year
… Pedraza-Schmitt, Oklahoma District Director, said. “SBA is proud to have played a small role in this success … in the Tulsa area. Wright purchased the business with an SBA loan and was helped through the COVID-19 pandemic with … Business Week and for other event information, visit www.sba.gov/NSBW . 2024 Oklahoma Award Winners Oklahoma … -
Gabriel Wander - A Man on a Mission
… needed funding to keep up the momentum and turned to the SBA for a Revolving Line of Credit. That financial assistance … and compliance requirements. Wander found the SBA San Antonio District Office Business Opportunity … executive team. Wander speaks of his experience with the SBA, stating that “SBA has been absolutely instrumental in … -
OH! What a saving grace
… and Accounting Services, who gave her information on the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). This was just what … both and was approved for a $3,800 PPP Loan and a $30,000 SBA EIDL. Anita stated, “my business is a huge portion of my … -
Two People Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $300,000 in COVID-19 Relief Money
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President Trump Proclaims National Small Business Week September 20-26
… award ceremony will commence Tuesday, September 22, with SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announcing the 2020 … National Small Business Person of the Year . Hosted by the SBA , the annual event honors the nation’s top small … backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the … -
President Trump Proclaims National Small Business Week September 20-26
… award ceremony will commence Tuesday, September 22, with SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announcing the 2020 … National Small Business Person of the Year . Hosted by the SBA , the annual event honors the nation’s top small … backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the … -
Veterans Business Outreach Centers Success Stories
… Center (VBOC) U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … LLC (NHV) Service History: U.S. Army, Colonel (ret.) SBA Programs used: VBOC, SBA Loans, 7J, training, seminars, Mentor-Protege Program, … -
Report 16-11: Management Advisory Memorandum
… 16-11, which provides the Small Business Administration (SBA) with early notification of issues identified as part of … to support that it approved the loan in accordance with SBA’s origination and closing requirements. Specifically, the lender did not comply with material SBA requirements regarding new construction of and … -
Management Advisory Memorandum 16-19
… 16-19, which provides the Small Business Administration (SBA) with early notification of issues identified as part of … review. We identified material lender non-compliance with SBA’s loan origination and closing requirements. Specifically, the lender neither ensured SBA loan proceeds were used for an eligible purpose nor … -
Audit Report 14-16: Effectiveness and Timeliness of the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Loan Closing and Disbursement Processes
… being performed prior to disbursement, and whether the SBA met its strategic goal of making initial disbursements … of executed closing documents. The OIG found that the SBA closed and disbursed Hurricane Sandy disaster loans in … performance standards. The OIG also determined that the SBA obtained all required closing documents during the … -
Audit Report 14-03: Opportunities Exist to Further Improve Quality and Timeliness of HUBZone Certifications
… to determine whether the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) HUBZone program certification process provides assurance … to a full document review and we found that SBA properly certified 9 of 12 firms reviewed. However, the OIG identified three firms the SBA certified even when the firms did not meet all of the …