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https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/jun/23/readout-us-small-business-administration-white-house-host-webinar-small-business-leaders-economic… from an in-depth question and answer session with Region 6 SBA Acting Administrator Herb Austin, and Alejandro Contreras of the SBA Office of Disaster Assistance. Both speakers provided … EIDL Advance , and Supplemental Targeted Advance . SBA recommends applicants, interested parties, and qualified …
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California CEO Sentenced for Role in Covid-19 Relief Fraud Resulting in Millions of Stolen Fundshttps://www.sba.gov/article/2025/08/07/california-ceo-sentenced-role-covid-19-relief-fraud-resulting-millions-stolen-funds… in Millions of Stolen Funds Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, Audit … his role in defrauding the Small Business Administration (SBA) out of millions of dollars in loans through the Economic … submitted over 120 fraudulent applications to the SBA for EIDL loans on behalf of himself and others which …
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Report 16-18: Early-Defaulted Hurricane Sandy Disasterhttps://www.sba.gov/document/report-16-18-report-16-18-early-defaulted-hurricane-sandy-disaster… of our audit of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) performance in mitigating the risks of Hurricane Sandy … from defaulting early (within 18 months of disbursement). SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance (ODA) provides financial … which caused $128 billion in damage. As of November 2013, SBA had approved and disbursed 19,295 loans, totaling …
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Sharing your wisdom: National Volunteer Weekhttps://www.sba.gov/blog/sharing-your-wisdom-national-volunteer-week… but we make a life by what we give.” Linda McMahon Former SBA Administrator Linda McMahon served as the 25th … Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) from 2017 to 2019. Read more about Linda McMahon “We … state of Connecticut, I had the opportunity to meet with SBA District Director Anne Hunt. She said as successful as …
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Natalie Meeks – From Surviving to Thriving!https://www.sba.gov/success-story/natalie-meeks-surviving-thriving… the series of lending opportunities she received from the SBA during back-to-back years of challenges. In May 2015, as … much needed skills, gained her the security of an SBA disaster assistance loan first and foremost. She then … cabins remain empty, so did her wedding venue. Once again, SBA was there, offering help through the PPP loan, and …
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Protect Your Small Business from Cybersecurity Attackshttps://www.sba.gov/blog/protect-your-small-business-cybersecurity-attacks… you are attacked. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … and it exploits unpatched vulnerabilities in software. SBA and its resource partners offer events tailored to help … infrastructure of larger businesses. According to an SBA survey, 88% of small business owners felt their business …
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Bailey's Premier Services, LLChttps://www.sba.gov/success-story/baileys-premier-services-llc… As she built her business, Bailey utilized several SBA resources to help the business grow. She received entrepreneurial development services through the SBA Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) and was also … coordinator provided information about applying for an SBA 7(a) loan. Bailey secured an SBA 7(a) loan in 2018 and …
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Sydor Optics uses STEP to Step up its International Saleshttps://www.sba.gov/success-story/sydor-optics-uses-step-step-its-international-sales… making windows for the Orion space missions. With a SBA 504 loan in 1997, Sydor acquired a new facility in … reaching customers outside the United States. Using SBA’s Export Working Capital Loan, they secured funding for … worldwide. Following that success, Sydor learned about SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program “STEP” funds, …
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Deputy Administrator Dilawar Syed Meets Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders in Boise, Idahohttps://www.sba.gov/article/2024/10/02/deputy-administrator-dilawar-syed-meets-entrepreneurs-business-leaders-boise-idaho… Dilawar Syed of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was in Boise to meet with entrepreneurs and business … the first with small business owners and the second with SBA business ecosystem partners. During the first roundtable, … successes, challenges and opportunities, as well as the SBA’s focus on supporting small business innovation. The …
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Moments that Matter: Making the Connectionhttps://www.sba.gov/blog/moments-matter-making-connection… your business. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … dollars to the nation’s total sales/receipts per year. SBA is celebrating, connecting, and empowering veterans, … community. Boots to Business opened the door to several SBA resources that were integral to Gary’s success as a …
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From United States Army First Lieutenant to Veterinarian; Small Business Ownerhttps://www.sba.gov/success-stories/united-states-army-first-lieutenant-veterinarian-small-business-owner… First Lieutenant to Veterinarian; Small Business Owner SBA-Backed Paycheck Protection Program Loan Keeps Doors Open; … me to the United States Small Business Administration’s (SBA) resource partner the Small Business Development Center … me to pull together a solid business plan and obtain an SBA-backed loan through M&T bank. The process was seamless …
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FRIDAY: Biden-Harris Administration Officials to Visit Detroithttps://www.sba.gov/article/2023/06/09/friday-biden-harris-administration-officials-visit-detroit… Officials to Visit Detroit WASHINGTON – On Friday, June 9, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , the voice in … and products across the globe. Friday, June 9 WHO : SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman White House Senior … must RSVP for this event by emailing Isabella.Ristuccia@sba.gov . Members of the media are invited to attend but must …
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Sept. 11 is Deadline for Mississippi Small Businesses Affected by Excessive Heat to Apply for Working Capital Disaster Loanshttps://www.sba.gov/article/2023/08/18/sept-11-deadline-mississippi-small-businesses-affected-excessive-heat-apply-working-capital-disaster… Loans ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding Mississippi small businesses, small … nonprofit organizations, with terms up to 30 years. The SBA determines eligibility based on the size of the … resources. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition. …
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Deadline Approaching in Mississippi for Private Non-Profits Affected by March 2023 Severe Stormshttps://www.sba.gov/article/2023/12/04/deadline-approaching-mississippi-private-non-profits-affected-march-2023-severe-storms… libraries, community centers, schools and colleges. The SBA offers federal Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) to … organization suffered any physical property damage. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s … to apply by the deadline. Applicants may apply online at sba.gov/disaster . Disaster loan information and …
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CETECHShttps://www.sba.gov/success-story/cetechs… in business are among the reasons he has been awarded the SBA National 2024 8(a) Graduate of the Year Award. Two days … he received his 8(a) certification from the SBA which offers economically and socially disadvantaged … counseling in federal contracting from Mara Wells, SBA’s Lead Business Opportunity Specialist in the Phoenix …
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Prepare Now, Be Ready Later: National Preparedness Month Tips for Small Business Ownershttps://www.sba.gov/blog/2024/2024-08/prepare-now-be-ready-later-national-preparedness-month-tips-small-business-owners… back should the U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … a position to bounce back should the unexpected occur. The SBA encourages you to ask yourself these three questions: … and needs, and it will be organized by priority level. SBA’s emergency preparedness site contains industry-specific …
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Nation’s Top Small Businesses to be Recognizedhttps://www.sba.gov/article/2020/mar/09/nations-top-small-businesses-be-recognized… with their individual award. During the ceremonies, the SBA will announce the 2020 National Small Business Person of … recognize and award outstanding small business owners and SBA Resource Partners from around the nation. She will … – our nation’s innovators and risk-takers.” Also, the SBA will co-host a free, two-day virtual conference, May 5-6, …
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This National Hispanic Heritage Month Is a Celebration of Diversity and Impacthttps://www.sba.gov/blog/2024/2024-08/national-hispanic-heritage-month-celebration-diversity-impact… at least a decade. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … Heritage Month . From September 15 to October 15, the SBA is excited to honor the economic impact of Hispanic and … continued small business success. Local Assistance: The SBA provides free and low-cost services through its partner …
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Minnesota Investment Firm Named Small Business Investment Company of the Yearhttps://www.sba.gov/article/2020/sep/16/minnesota-investment-firm-named-small-business-investment-company-year… mezzanine fund, Spell Capital Mezzanine Partners II. As an SBA licensed SBIC, Spell Capital Mezzanine provides … The SBIC of the Year award is administered by the SBA’s Office of Investment . This office was established … which provides U.S. taxpayer guaranteed long-term loans to SBA-licensed SBICs. The SBICs use these taxpayer guarantees …
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Disaster Loans for VT Private NonProfit Organizations Affected by May 4-5 Storm and Flooding are Availablehttps://www.sba.gov/article/2018/aug/01/disaster-loans-vt-private-nonprofit-organizations-affected-may-4-5-storm-flooding-are-available… 20 percent of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation … from future damage caused by a similar disaster. The SBA also offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet … Assistance grant or whether the PNP should be referred to SBA for disaster loan assistance. Applicants may apply online …
