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https://www.sba.gov/success-story/emerging-leaders-class-helps-empire-optical-see-clearly… the class with helping to chart a new path for his family business that culminated in the renovation of a building … customer needs or wants. “When my grandfather started this business he came from wholesale lens grinding before opening … and Brooke Hargrove are the third generation to own the business begun by his grandfather. His parents and his …
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Fresh Baked Success: German Inspired Bakery Becomes Delaware Staple
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/fresh-baked-success-german-inspired-bakery-becomes-delaware-staple… uses his military skills and leadership to run the business behind the scenes, while Monika serves customers and … and Monika needed to figure out how to pivot their business during the lockdown. Since the bakery historically … walk-ins, Jonathan knew they needed to figure out a new business model to continue to remain open. The bakery quickly … -
SBA’s 2022 New Hampshire Financial Services Champion Denise Roy-Palmer of Wentworth Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO)
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/sbas-2022-new-hampshire-financial-services-champion-denise-roy-palmer-wentworth… impact on the communities she serves. Her belief in small business owners and the importance of their success, has been … region. Nominator Amy Sterndale, advisor for the NH Small Business Development Center (NH SBDC) explained, “I cannot … -
SVOG Spotlight: Academy of Music Theatre
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/svog-spotlight-academy-music-theatre… payroll as public venues were not allowed to stay open for business – having to lay off 9 employees, while reducing time … with assistance from Rosa Taormina, Advisor at the Small Business Development Center at Salem State University – who … shows throughout the fiscal year – hoping to re-build the business and replenish reserves, while keeping artists, staff … -
KS 16008-04 SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Kansas: Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in Seven Additional Counties
https://www.sba.gov/article/2019/aug/07/ks-16008-04-sba-amends-disaster-declaration-kansas-disaster-assistance-now-available-private… Christopher M. Pilkerton of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Private nonprofits that provide … real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to help … Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, … -
Utah Businessman Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding the COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program Out of Over $628,000
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/06/25/utah-businessman-sentenced-prison-defrauding-covid-19-paycheck-protection-program-out-over-628000… a fraudulent loan application in the name of his business. The COVID-19 PPP Loans were provided to small … government programs meant to help honest and hardworking business owners and their employees during a crisis.” The … Service – Criminal Investigation Division, U.S. Small Business Administration – Office of Inspector General … -
11-05 - Audit of SBA's FY 2010 Financial Statements Management Letter
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-11-05-11-05-audit-sbas-fy-2010-financial-statements-management-letter… CONFIDENTIAL Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Small Business Administration, and Administrator of the SBA: We … the consolidated financial statements of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the year ended September … by anyone other than these specified parties. U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Management Letter Comments FY 2010 … -
10-06 - Audit of SBA’s FY 2009 Financial Statements- Management Letter
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-10-06-10-06-audit-sbas-fy-2009-financial-statements-management-letter… Prepared by the Office of Inspector General U.S. Small Business Administration Memorandum U.S. Small Business Administration Office Inspector General To: Jonathan … CONFIDENTIAL Office ofthe Inspector General, U.S. Small Business Administration, and Administrator ofthe SBA: We have … -
SBA Helped Picture Farm Grow
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/sba-helped-picture-farm-grow… studio called Cigarettes & Candy, a new vertical in its business. The 2008 economic downturn greatly affected Picture Farm’s business. An SBA guaranteed loan for around $30,000 helped … & Candy space has allowed Picture Farm to do more business with a very specific segment of its customers and … -
FL 15742 - SBA Abre Centro de Recuperación Para Empresas en Lynn Haven, Florida
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/nov/13/fl-15742-sba-abre-centro-de-recuperacion-para-empresas-en-lynn-haven-florida… el martes 13 de noviembre. Condado de Bay (RV Mobile Business Recovery Center) Bay County City Job Center parking … 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cerrado: domingo Condado de Bay (Mobile Business Recovery Center ) Lynn Haven City Hall Parking Lot … sábado, 17 de noviembre Condado de Calhoun (Mobile Business Recovery Center) Blountstown Center 16908 NE Pear St … -
NE 15927-04 SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Nebraska Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in Six Additional Counties
https://www.sba.gov/article/2019/may/07/ne-15927-04-sba-amends-disaster-declaration-nebraska-disaster-assistance-now-available-private… Christopher M. Pilkerton of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Private nonprofits that provide … real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to help … Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, … -
MO 15967-03 SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Missouri Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in Three Additional Counties
https://www.sba.gov/article/2019/aug/21/mo-15967-03-sba-amends-disaster-declaration-missouri-disaster-assistance-now-available-private… Christopher M. Pilkerton of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Private nonprofits that provide … real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to help … Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, … -
SBA’s 2024 New Hampshire District Director Award Dancing Lion Chocolate, LLC Manchester
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/sbas-2024-new-hampshire-district-director-award-dancing-lion-chocolate-llc-manchester… has trusted the guidance and support of the NH Small Business Development Center and business advisor, Hollis McGuire, who commented, “Richard is … also a fine businessperson. His approach to chocolate as a business has been process-oriented and consistent. As his … -
Maine 2024 Microenterprise of the Year Graze, LLC
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/maine-2024-microenterprise-year-graze-llc… quality products that are good for you. Kate Hall’s business, Graze, lives up to that reputation easily. … from pursuing the goals she had set for herself and her business. Shortly after the closure, she began working on a … The Maine Department of Agriculture required the scaled up business to apply further food safety measures, as products … -
A-Tech Environmental Consulting Company Demonstrates Growth and True Resiliency
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/tech-environmental-consulting-company-demonstrates-growth-and-true-resiliency… staff’s mindsets, welcoming diversity and even invests in business coaching so her team can learn and grow together; … the 2019 SBA Orange County / Inland Empire Woman-Owned Business of the Year. With statewide mandated COVID-19 business closures due to the pandemic, business was down … -
Celebrating our heroes
https://www.sba.gov/blog/celebrating-our-heroes… McMahon served as the 25th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) from 2017 to 2019. Read more … Ember Industries in San Marcos, Texas. It’s a family-owned business he runs with his brothers – Frank, the VP of Finance … Industries with its Phoenix Award for Outstanding Small Business Disaster Recovery. The SBA helped the business get … -
Painting a Brighter Future for All
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/painting-brighter-future-all… Future for All Justin Sousa’s journey with the family business began as a teenager when he learned the art of … this industry. Justin took over management of the family business in 2011 and was instrumental in moving and expanding … impact on the community. “Sousa Signs is a model small business in how they operate within the community and care … -
Deck the Walls
https://www.sba.gov/blog/deck-walls… while putting the new hours on your website and in any business directory listings. Managing a Business … -
D. Gillette Industrial Services fights to win with SBA’s 8(a) Certification and Pandemic Programs
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/d-gillette-industrial-services-fights-win-sbas-8a-certification-pandemic-programs… Services (DGI), founded in 2002, is an SBA 8(a) certified business solely owned by President/CEO Dorothea Spencer. With … adversity and thrive in challenging circumstances when the business secured a Pennsylvania Industrial Development … a privilege to recognize the achievements of women-owned business leaders such as Dorothea Spencer,” said Steve Dixel, … -
Why Are Food Franchises So Popular?
https://www.sba.gov/blog/why-are-food-franchises-so-popular… as a way of emphasizing the fact that you’ll be at your business a lot. And how do I know? Because I worked in … Six days a week. But on a positive note, when it’s your business, you’re probably not going to mind the long hours as … over the years. The bottom line is this: The food-service business has extremely high turnover. If you choose to become …