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… AFB, thanks to the Paycheck Protection Program and the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. “I’m glad the SBA has all these programs that help us keep all our people … so glad we are able to keep them employed,” Mike says. “SBA has been there the whole way. When we needed help the SBA …
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Become a federal contractor
… participants The U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development program helps eligible … -
Governing rules and responsibilities
… long as those products come from another small business. SBA may waive the non-manufacturer rule if it determines … -
Club DiOGI
… resources available to small business owners such as SBA programs and services. She received her first SBA loan to open her boutique, enrichment-based dog daycare. … sitting side of her operations thriving. She turned to the SBA for pandemic assistance while she navigated new … -
From Servings One’s Country to Serving Homemade Diner Cuisine
… spouses marching toward #VetBiz success with the help of SBA programs and services. Locally, we are honoring our own … after he graduated, Berke and wife Cailin obtained an SBA 7(a) loan from Ledyard Bank to purchase ‘Lou’s Restaurant … phase, Berke acquired the business real estate using an SBA 504 loan with the help of their lender and Granite State … -
Report 10-15 - The Colorado District Office’s Servicing of 8(A) Business Development Program Participants
… and our Investigations Divisions and a review of SBA' s 8( a) data. To determine actions relative to these … firms, we visited the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Colorado District Office where we reviewed the 8(a) … agreements. Further, we interviewed officials from SBA's Office of Business Development, Colorado District … -
Two People Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $300,000 in COVID-19 Relief Money
… scheme, Driver received 10% of the funds disbursed by the SBA and participating lenders. In total, Schneider, Driver, … a time when many businesses were fighting to survive. The SBA, FBI, the U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to hold … government aid for personal gain.” “Those who exploited SBA’s pandemic relief programs for personal gain will be held … -
Second Colorado Springs Funeral Home Operator Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Defraud Grieving Families and COVID-19 Relief Program
… and COVID-19 Relief Program Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, Audit … years and defrauded the Small Business Administration (SBA) through fraudulent COVID-19 loan applications. Jon … 2022, Hallford and her husband conspired to defraud the SBA by submitting loan applications containing false … -
HOW TO: Government Contracting for Your Veteran-owned Business
… their first year of completing the program. 2. Explore SBA’s free online tools. The federal contracting section of the SBA website contains easy-to-digest information on … Contracting 101 learning course available through the SBA Learning Center. 3. Connect with a trusted adviser. Local … -
Never Quit, Never Quit, Never Quit
… by without bonding and past performance. Susan secured an SBA 504 loan, investing approximately $900,000 of her own … work. About a year ago, the firm was accepted to the SBA 8(a) business development program. Peebles notes that … that her goal and promise to Jackie Robinson-Burnette, of SBA’s Office of Government Contracting and Development, is to … -
Dayton Technology Company Sets Sights on Growth
… as patches and targets. The Small Business Administration (SBA) played a crucial role in Ripplinger’s entrepreneurial journey. His first connection with the SBA came through Saint Joseph’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp … him in growing his business. During an interview with SBA, he stated, “Through networking events and working with … -
Market research and competitive analysis
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Administrator Guzman Honors State Small Business Persons of the Year Award Winners
… Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in … small businesses, provide critical resources and recognize SBA partners for their support in providing startups and … Business Week and for other event information, visit www.sba.gov/NSBW. Co-sponsorship Authorization# 22-1-C. The … -
The U.S. Small Business Innovation for International Trade:
… seeking to export. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … been part of the process. Over the last 10 years, the SBA, with the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), sponsored … rolled out eight online trade shows, with support from the SBA, STEP grants, and marketing and outreach assistance from … -
Purrista Café Is Catalyst for Feline Adoptions and She-Conomy
… Café Is Catalyst for Feline Adoptions and She-Conomy SBA Helps Cat Café Create Purrfect Mix of Food, Fun and … Development Center for startup assistance. SBDCs are SBA and state-funded entities helping entrepreneurs with … ask questions.” The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Western Pa. District Director Dr. Kelly Hunt said Dena … -
Planting the Seeds of Growth Leads Lawton Company to Major Success
… might not have happened without resources provided by the SBA, including a 7(a) loan in the midst of the economic … it forward in return for the assistance he received from SBA through the 8(a) program and Emerging Leaders. “Once I … to being in the 8(a) program. Graves is a graduate of the SBA Emerging Leaders program and has an ongoing relationship … -
Blissful Beginnings: The Story of The Blissful Bean
… is where she learned about and then participated in the SBA’s Military Spouse Pathway to Business program. The … program, Gann didn’t stop there. She enrolled in the SBA’s Boots to Business Revenue Readiness course, a … Armed with the knowledge and skills gained from the SBA entrepreneurship courses, Gann officially opened The … -
2023 New Hampshire Veteran-Owned Business of the Year is Rick Page of R.A. Page Farmhouse Furniture of Laconia
… planners making them a perfect fit for entrepreneurship. SBA recognizes this and provides support and programs to … veterans to start and grow small businesses. In 2022, SBA reports that veterans own 2.4 million businesses, employ … and along with Bank of NH, they provided funding with a SBA 504 loan to purchase their current facility on Davis … -
14 Arrested on Complaints Alleging More Than $25 Million in COVID-19 Relief and Small Business Loans Were Fraudulently Obtained
… numerous banks and the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Preferred Lender Program, a program designed to help … $3 million federally guaranteed loan through the SBA’s Preferred Lending Program. Felix Parker, 77, of North … allegedly fraudulently obtained more than $5 million in SBA loans via the submission of false statements and the … -
St. Louis Investment Firm Named Small Business Investment Company of the Year
… growth. 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 … To learn more about the SBIC program, visit www.sba.gov/sbic . Each year since 1963, the president has issued …