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… are making their mark. The growing prevalence of women entrepreneurs hasn’t happened by accident. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … entrepreneurs on their own terms. It also established the SBA’s Women’s Business Center (WBC) program. The WBC program …
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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 California, which means I’m part of a team of dedicated professionals that take pride in … resources they need to start or grow. Ian: I connect the SBA’s resources to the taxpayers who need them. That’s what I … -
Six expert hurricane season preparedness tips for your business
… who survived multiple disasters. 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 For … -
US Small Business Administration and White House National Cyber Director to Host Virtual Event March 21
… 21 at 1 p.m. ET, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the White House’s Office of the National Cyber Director will host a virtual session … confidence: Mark Madrid, Associate Administrator of the SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development Jacob (“Jake”) … -
Attorney and Entrepreneur Revitalizes Communities and Creates Jobs in Southeastern Kentucky
… starting his own businesses. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Law in 2006 and receiving his Juris … 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 … -
Reyes Diesel Just Got Bigger and Better
… Reyes Diesel Just Got Bigger and Better The growing pains of a business come in waves, and often the solution to a … 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 … -
Gabriel Wander - A Man on a Mission
… the staff! He ventured forth, studying the intricacies of staffing contracts, and executed his first contract with … 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 … -
Deadline Approaching in Kentucky for Private Non-Profits Affected by March 2023 Severe Storms to Apply
… and mudslides. PNPs located in the Kentucky counties of Adair, Allen, Anderson, Barren, Bourbon, Boyle, … 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 … -
Veterans Business Outreach Centers Success Stories
… Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Veterans Business Development is highlighting three … 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, … -
Audit Report 14-12: Weaknesses Identified During the FY 2013 Federal Information Security Management Act Review
… requirements. The OIG reports on the effectiveness of the agency’s information security program in accordance … the following 11 areas: configuration management identity and access management risk management continuous … capital planning In FY 2013, the OIG found that the SBA continued to show limited progress in meeting FISMA … -
Report 16-11: Management Advisory Memorandum
… Report 16-11: Management Advisory Memorandum As part of its High-Risk 7(a) Loan Review Program, on March 17, 2016, … 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, … -
Management Advisory Memorandum 16-19
… Management Advisory Memorandum 16-19 As part of its High-Risk 7(a) Loan Review Program, on August 16, … 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. … -
Audit Report 14-16: Effectiveness and Timeliness of the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Loan Closing and Disbursement Processes
… Audit Report 14-16: Effectiveness and Timeliness of the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Loan Closing and Disbursement … 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 … -
Audit Report 14-03: Opportunities Exist to Further Improve Quality and Timeliness of HUBZone Certifications
… Exist to Further Improve Quality and Timeliness of HUBZone Certifications A review of whether the HUBZone … 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 … -
Audit Evaluation Report 14-08: Improvement is Needed to Ensure Effective Quality Control at Loan Operation Centers
… . The evaluation was designed to determine the status of the Quality Control Program and whether all elements of … were being completed. The OIG determined that while the SBA had made significant progress in implementing a quality … functions. Additionally, the OIG determined that the SBA discontinued regularly scheduled quality reviews at the … -
Jovita Carranza
… Jovita Carranza served as the 26th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). As a member of President Trump’s Cabinet, she … in the event of a declared disaster. Prior to leading the SBA, Administrator Carranza served as Treasurer of the United … -
Report 8-11 – Withdrawal of Disaster Loan Applications to Individuals and Businesses Impacted by the Gulf Coast Hurricanes
… Report 8-11 – Withdrawal of Disaster Loan Applications to Individuals and Businesses … that were withdrawn by the Small Business Administration (SBA) during calendar year 2006. We initiated the audit in response to complaints by two former SBA employees that the Agency unnecessarily withdrew loan … -
Acquisition Process: Task and Delivery Order Contracts, Bundling, Consolidation
… Report RIN 3245-AG20 The Small Business Administration (SBA) is amending its regulations governing small business … contracting procedures. Specifically, this rule amends SBA’s regulations to establish policies and procedures for … size under certain Agreements and when recertification of status will be required. Finally, SBA is establishing a … -
Surety bond agency directory
… Contact a surety agency in your state that offers SBA-guaranteed bonds. Select your state or territory from the … a complete list in .csv file format. Questions about SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program can be sent by email to … Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming District of Columbia American Samoa Guam Northern Mariana Islands … -
One Stop Shop for Small Business Compliance
… are required to publish Small Entity Compliance Guides. SBA’s Office of the National Ombudsman collects the guides from federal … with The One Stop Shop for Small Business Compliance Act of 2021. The table below contains links to federal agency …