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Millennial Entrepreneurs are a Force for Change
https://www.sba.gov/blog/millennial-entrepreneurs-are-force-change… are a Force for Change November 21, 2018 At the SBA, we have the proven tools needed to help bridge the gap … full potential. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … Minneapolis-based Steller Hair Company , and she is the SBA’s 2018 Minnesota Young Entrepreneur of the Year. At age … -
A Recap of National Small Business Week 2016
https://www.sba.gov/blog/recap-national-small-business-week-2016… A Recap of National Small Business Week 2016 May 11, 2016 SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet kicked off National … on Twitter: @ijeomasnwatu Read more about Ijeoma S. Nwatu SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet kicked off National … pops, manufacturers, hackers, disruptors, and innovators”. SBA hosted events and celebrated entrepreneurship in the … -
U.S. Small Business Administration Appoints Robert Scott as Regional Administrator for Great Lakes Region
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/jan/10/us-small-business-administration-appoints-robert-scott-regional-administrator-great-lakes-region… appointed Robert Scott, as the regional administrator for SBA’s Great Lakes Region (Region V), which covers Illinois, … agency. As regional administrator, Scott will oversee SBA operations, seven district offices and federal small … the six-state region, and will be based out of the SBA’s district office in Columbus, Ohio. “I am very pleased … -
Evaluation of Certify.SBA.gov
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-20-17-evaluation-certifysbagov… Evaluation of Certify.SBA.gov This report presents the results of OIG's evaluation of Certify.SBA.gov Report 20-17 This report presents the results of our evaluation of SBA’s most recent information technology (IT) initiative … report presents the results of OIG's evaluation of Certify.SBA.gov … -
Public Servants Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/06/03/public-servants-sentenced-covid-19-relief-fraud… Program (PPP) loans and one Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), as well as his participation in two bank account … in his own name to the Small Business Administration (SBA), claiming to be an independent contractor and the sole … Stephen received $20,000 in EIDL proceeds from the SBA. Stephen additionally admitted to fraudulently obtaining … -
Relief Still Available to Idaho Private Nonprofits Affected by the April Storm
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/02/10/relief-still-available-idaho-private-nonprofits-affected-april-storm… Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible private nonprofit … could have been paid had the disaster not occurred. The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates of … months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms, based on each applicant’s … -
Administrator Carranza: “Entrepreneurship is a powerful vehicle for economic mobility, particularly when it is supported by pro-growth policies”
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/feb/06/administrator-carranza-entrepreneurship-powerful-vehicle-economic-mobility-particularly-when-it… by pro-growth policies” Ceremonial Swearing-in of SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza WASHINGTON – Today, … ceremony: “It is truly the honor of a lifetime to lead the SBA. I would like to acknowledge the many family members, as … Members of Congress, and the dedicated professionals at SBA to continue building on this success, particularly among … -
U.S. Small Business Leaders Embark on Nationwide Tour to Highlight National Small Business Week
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/apr/29/us-small-business-leaders-embark-nationwide-tour-highlight-national-small-business-week… Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and Douglas Kramer, the Deputy Administrator of the SBA, will be traveling across the country this week to … more information about specific events please visit www.sba.gov/nsbw . To request an interview or attend an event, … -
In Less Than Two Weeks, Paycheck Protection Program Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal Surpasses Expectations, Accepts More Than 340K Submissions
https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/aug/18/less-two-weeks-paycheck-protection-program-direct-borrower-forgiveness-portal-surpasses-expectations… In providing its new, streamlined portal, the SBA is also executing the Biden-Harris … loans,” said Patrick Kelley, Associate Administrator for SBA’s Office of Capital Access . “Already, we've seen … PPP lenders, representing over 50% of outstanding loan forgiveness applications, have opted-in to the Direct … -
Application for Certification as a Certified Development Company
https://www.sba.gov/document/sba-form-1246-application-certification-certified-development-company… by any entity applying to become certified as a CDC by the SBA. SBA form 1246 The Application for Certification as a Certified Development Company, SBA Form 1246, outlines the requirements for an application. … by any entity applying to become certified as a CDC by the SBA. … -
Servicing Agent Agreement
https://www.sba.gov/document/sba-form-1506-servicing-agent-agreement… Agreement This form is used to certify the use of 504 loan proceeds, appoint a servicing agent, and impose fees. To be executed by the borrower, CDC, and CSA. SBA form 1506 OMB Number 3245-0193 The servicing agent … by the borrower, certified development company and the loan servicing agent. The agreement is primarily used to … -
Franchisor Certification
https://www.sba.gov/document/support-franchisor-certification… must complete this certification in order to be listed on SBA's Franchise Directory. Support The Franchisor … Agreement on the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Franchise Directory. Office of Capital Access File size: … 7(a), CDC/504 SOP 50 10 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs Support SBA Franchise Directory Remove download … -
Management Advisory Memorandum 16-20
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-16-20-management-advisory-memorandum-16-20… its ongoing review of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) pay setting practices, the Office of Inspector General … its ongoing review of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) pay setting practices, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued Report 16-20, which provides SBA with early notification of issues identified as part of … -
Evaluation Report 15-07: Weaknesses Identified During the FY 2014 Federal Information Security Management Act Review
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-15-07-evaluation-report-15-07-weaknesses-identified-during-fy-2014-federal-information-security-management… Management Act (FISMA) requires that the OIG review the SBA’s Information Technology Security Program. Report 15-07 … On March 13, 2015, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) published its … Management Act (FISMA) requires that the OIG review the SBA’s Information Technology Security Program. To determine … -
Report 16-10: Weaknesses Identified During the FY 2015 Federal Information Security Management Act Review
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-16-10-report-16-10-weaknesses-identified-during-fy-2015-federal-information-security-management-act-review… Security Management Act Review On March 10, 2016, the SBA Office of Inspector General OIG published its evaluation … On March 10, 2016, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Inspector General OIG published its evaluation … Management Act (FISMA) requires that the OIG review the SBA’s Information Technology Security Program. To determine … -
OHRS Succession Planning Evaluation
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-ohrs-succession-planning-evaluation… Evaluation The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) contracted with Summit Consulting, LLC to evaluate … The populations of interest for this evaluation were the SBA leadership pipeline and the SBA leadership cohort, as defined in the FY 2020–2022 … The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) contracted with Summit Consulting, LLC to evaluate … -
SBIC Licensee Financial Statements and Investment Performance
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Prepare Your Small Business for Winter Weather
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National Small Business Week hosting training webinars and online events May 12-15
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/aug/01/national-small-business-week-hosting-training-webinars-online-events-may-12-15… Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and co-sponsors will be hosting numerous training … (EDT), Wednesday, May 14 Online: View live online at www.sba.gov/smallbusinessweek Join us as Conduit Mobile and the SBA bring together an array of experts from major technology …