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SBA Celebrates Women’s History Month with Live Online Panel
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READOUT: The U.S. Small Business Administration Hosts Webinar for Small Business Owners on Economic Aid, Recovery, & Vaccine Month of Action for Pacific Region
https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/jun/30/readout-us-small-business-administration-hosts-webinar-small-business-owners-economic-aid-recovery… on the pandemic. More entities were made eligible for PPP [Paycheck Protection Program].” Congresswoman Chu further emphasized how … -
Eric M. Thorson, Inspector General, U.S.Small Business Administration Before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Finance, Accountability of the Commitee on Government Reform, United States House of Representatives, May 10, 2006
https://www.sba.gov/article/2006/may/10/eric-m-thorson-inspector-general-ussmall-business-administration-subcommittee-government-management… obtain benefits or contracts. Oversight of SBA’s Disaster Program is a Top Priority. One of my highest priorities is to … mission for those who may not be familiar with this program. Overview of Disaster Loan Program: SBA Disaster Loan Program is Vulnerable to Fraud and … -
SBA Unveils Updated Equity Action Plan to Advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s Commitment to Investing in Equity
https://www.sba.gov/article/2024/02/14/sba-unveils-updated-equity-action-plan-advance-biden-harris-administrations-commitment-investing… and/or disadvantaged small businesses as outlined in program statutes and regulations. The 2023 Equity Action … new rules for the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Program that increase diversity among participating fund … Action Plan . Through its nationwide network of field and program offices, the SBA communicates directly with … -
Persistence and Assistance Pay Off for All Washed Up
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/persistence-and-assistance-pay-all-washed… her sticking with the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program and getting assistance from SBA’s Minnesota Business Opportunity Specialist Shaun McClary. The 8(a) Program is a business assistance program for small-disadvantaged businesses. It offers a broad … -
SBA Announces Grant Funding Available for States to Support R&D, Small Business Innovation
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/jul/27/sba-announces-grant-funding-available-states-support-rd-small-business-innovation… SBA’s Federal and State Technology (FAST) partnership program through May 10, 2010. FAST provides $2 million in … to science and technology-driven small businesses. The program places particular emphasis on helping socially and … through its governor, may submit one proposal. “The FAST program is an important catalyst for helping America’s … -
SBA’s Oversight of Non-Bank Lenders and Third-Party Service Providers Associated with PPP Loans
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-25-04-sbas-oversight-non-bank-lenders-third-party-service-providers-associated-ppp-loans… including bank and non-bank lenders, participated in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), an $813.7 billion program that provided … -
SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza Appoints Senior Executives to Champion Agency's Mission and Enhance Services for America's 30 Million Small Businesses
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/jul/16/sba-administrator-jovita-carranza-appoints-senior-executives-champion-agencys-mission-enhance… enterprise capabilities to support operations across program offices. Loretta Greene, Associate Administrator, … special initiatives, such as the Women’s Procurement Program, Veterans Procurement Program, Procurement Awards Program, and the Annual Joint … -
Accessibility
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/open-government/about-sbagov-website/accessibility… of any SBA.gov content, email Janice MacLean, Section 508 Program Manager, at 508@sba.gov . All other questions or … -
Biden-Harris Administration Expands Access to Capital for Underserved Small Businesses Through Mission-Based Lenders
https://www.sba.gov/article/2023/10/20/biden-harris-administration-expands-access-capital-underserved-small-businesses-through-mission… made permanent its mission-lending Community Advantage Program as a result of its recent rule changes and the launch … of more than a decade of the Community Advantage Pilot Program. “Access to capital remains the greatest barrier for … Lending Company (CA-SBLC) licenses in the 7(a) Loan Program ensures that mission lenders, like CDFIs, can … -
SBA’s Office of Surety Guarantees Celebrates 2025 Surety Award Winners
https://www.sba.gov/blog/2025/2025-03/sbas-office-surety-guarantees-celebrates-2025-surety-award-winners… qualifications. The agency’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program partners with 31 active surety companies represented … and increase their competitive advantage. “With this SBA program, small businesses can be more competitive in areas … on its growth since entering the Surety Bond Guarantee Program and work supporting the local economy. The 2025 … -
SBA Veterans Small Business Advisory Committees to Host Virtual Public Meetings Sept. 2 and 3
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/aug/18/sba-veterans-small-business-advisory-committees-host-virtual-public-meetings-sept-2-3… updates from the Vocational Readiness and Employment program and the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal … members will also hear about lessons learned from the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan … -
SBA Launches Portal to Begin Accepting Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applications on April 8
https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/mar/19/sba-launches-portal-begin-accepting-shuttered-venue-operators-grant-applications-april-8… for the much-anticipated critical economic relief program on Thursday, April 8, 2021 . “Help is here for venue … do not miss a window to receive assistance through the Paycheck Protection Program , the American Rescue Plan Act also … -
SBA Announces Plan to Open Supplemental Grants for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applicants
https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/aug/11/sba-announces-plan-open-supplemental-grants-shuttered-venue-operators-grant-applicants… until 11:59 p.m. PT on Friday, August 20, 2021. The SVOG program has so far awarded $8.4 billion in grants to more … providing critical relief through the supplemental awards program. Later this month the SBA will open the program for supplemental SVOGs for 50% of the original award … -
Seattle District Office 8(a) Graduate of the Year
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READOUT: Administrator Guzman Joins Senator Mark Kelly in Arizona to Promote SBA Efforts to Build a Better America
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/jan/10/readout-administrator-guzman-joins-senator-mark-kelly-arizona-promote-sba-efforts-build-better… working with the SBA's Community Navigator Pilot Program and other initiatives that are helping more … survived the pandemic with support through the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and COVID Economic Injury Disaster … -
Black Button Distilling Switches Gears Amid Pandemic & Saves Employees
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/black-button-distilling-switches-gears-amid-pandemic-saves-employees… said Barrett. “We applied and were approved for the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.” “Barrett is a perfect example of a business that … -
Small Business Administration Announces Agency-Wide Reorganization
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/03/21/small-business-administration-announces-agency-wide-reorganization… the Green Lender Initiative, the Community Navigator Pilot Program, and DEI activities. This partisan agenda, promoted … and financial performance. An estimated $200 billion in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Covid Economic Injury Disaster … -
SBA Hosts National SBIR Week to Connect Technology Innovators & Entrepreneurs with Research Funding
https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/jul/07/sba-hosts-national-sbir-week-connect-technology-innovators-entrepreneurs-research-funding… across the country to engage virtually with the federal program managers that oversee more than 7,000 awards … to the commercial marketplace. Throughout the entire week, program managers from the participating federal agencies will …