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https://www.sba.gov/success-story/bringing-people-together-again-throwback-brewery… Lee and Nicole Carrier pursued their vision of starting a small brewery operation in a small New Hampshire warehouse that would brew great beer and … food. In 2020, the pandemic affected Nicole and Annette’s business dramatically. When covid first hit, they …
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Elinor Coatings
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/elinor-coatings… age, she still had gaps in her knowledge of running a business. Holly and Dante leveraged many SBA resources to help start and grow the business. They worked with SCORE and the North Dakota SBDC. … Smith at the ND SBDC has worked on so many financial and business plans with us, that I've lost count," said Holly. "I … -
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… acting Administrator Christopher M. Pilkerton of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Private nonprofits that provide … Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement … -
Thriving Artisans Crafting Community Connections at the Hannah Grimes Marketplace in Keene
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/thriving-artisans-crafting-community-connections-hannah-grimes-marketplace-keene… Marketplace’s mission goes beyond retail; it serves as a business incubator dedicated to supporting local artists, … regional businesses like SBA 2023 NH Home-Based Business of the Year, Beeline Skin Care, a woman owned and … based on honey and beeswax. Finally, there are the small operations, often just starting out or looking to break … -
NC 14970 - SBA Disaster Assistance Now Available in Warren County for Private NonProfit Organizations in North Carolina
https://www.sba.gov/article/2017/jan/06/nc-14970-sba-disaster-assistance-now-available-warren-county-private-nonprofit-organizations-north… Organizations in North Carolina ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that Warren County is … . Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement … -
Sydor Optics uses STEP to Step up its International Sales
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/sydor-optics-uses-step-step-its-international-sales… a new facility in Rochester, NY to support its growing business and in the early in the 2000’s, Sydor continued to … funds, administered through New York State, which help small businesses break down barriers to exporting by … regulation training to Sydor employees. “STEP offers small businesses a great opportunity to expand their … -
Why Visiting Franchisees In-Person Is So Important
https://www.sba.gov/blog/why-visiting-franchisees-person-so-important… But they are also in the operational stage of the business life cycle. In-Person Visits For prospective … sure you have an opportunity to see as many aspects of the business as possible. You’ll want to see everything from … customer interactions, to the operational aspects of the business , including things like inventory control, working … -
5 Ways to Support Staff with Education and Development
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-ways-support-staff-education-development… author, publisher, host, and trusted advocate for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Follow her on Twitter: … or improves job skills and does not lead to a new trade or business. For more information, see IRS Publication 15-B, … For more about this, read 8 Tips for Training Your Small Business Employees on a Budget . Help with student … -
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… acting Administrator Christopher M. Pilkerton of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Private nonprofits that provide … Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement … -
California Man Pleads Guilty for Role in $15.9M COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/08/22/california-man-pleads-guilty-role-159m-covid-19-fraud-scheme… guilty yesterday for his role in a scheme to defraud the Small Business Administration (SBA) out of $15.9 million in loans … said Acting Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Huang of the Small Business Association Office of Inspector General’s … -
Celebrate Maine’s Farm Products this Farmer’s Market Week
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/celebrate-maines-farm-products-farmers-market-week… seriously working out. The Hungry Gains is a “ meal prep business that focuses on sourcing locally while delivering … to work for herself. She began to plan with her Women’s Business Center advisor to register her LLC, consider … that have helped her focus and build confidence as a business owner. Becoming more clear means that she realizes … -
Higher Education Accreditation Consulting
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/higher-education-accreditation-consulting… thanks to SBA training, she applied for the Women-Owned Small Business program and will pursue additional certifications. … one way to help her learn how to continually improve her small business. “There will never be a time when I do not … -
FL 15324 - SBA Deadline for Florida Private NonProfit Organizations To Apply for Physical Damage Disaster Loans is Nov. 20
https://www.sba.gov/article/2017/oct/31/fl-15324-sba-deadline-florida-private-nonprofit-organizations-apply-physical-damage-disaster-loans… Damage Disaster Loans is Nov. 20 ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible Private … . Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement … -
FL 15303 - SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers Still Open to Serve Florida Hurricane Irma Disaster Survivors
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/jan/10/fl-15303-sba-disaster-loan-outreach-centers-still-open-serve-florida-hurricane-irma-disaster… or rebuilt, damaged contents are being replaced, and business properties are being restored and SBA’s economic … should be returned to a recovery center or mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement … should be returned to a recovery center or mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement … -
Manna Kadar Beauty Finds Success is More than Skin Deep
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/manna-kadar-beauty-finds-success-more-skin-deep… at the young age of 16. She was inspired to start her business when she realized there was a void in the … for having a prestigious line of brands and products. The business provides products ranging from cosmetics, skincare, … locations were cancelled. Fortunately, Kadar says that her business has come back stronger than ever. Beyond her … -
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 … the baking team. Monika and Andy both immigrated from a small town in Germany and wanted to recreate the authentic … goods possible. Jonathan and Monika were named SBA’s State Small Business Persons of the Year for Delaware in 2023. … -
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 businesses for funding to meet specific obligations, … Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation Division, U.S. Small Business Administration – Office of Inspector General … -
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… his staff craft bonbons, bars, and confections onsite from small- farm and Heirloom-designated cacao beans, often … Richard has trusted the guidance and support of the NH Small Business Development Center and business advisor, Hollis … -
SBA Helped Picture Farm Grow
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/sba-helped-picture-farm-grow… Freedman and Todd Stewart have grown the company from a small operation to an international company with offices in … studio called Cigarettes & Candy, a new vertical in its business. The 2008 economic downturn greatly affected Picture … other partners, have been essential to their growth as a small business which has allowed the company to give back to … -
Executive Transportation Drives through Crisis with SBA-backed Programs
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/executive-transportation-drives-through-crisis-sba-backed-programs… Programs Executive Transportation provides premium business class limousine and luxury car services to customers … and active communications led him to be the first business his bank provided a PPP loan to. As soon as it … to come back onboard. Even though it did not have the business to bring everyone back to work, following advice …