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… Healthcare and social services are on top, following a national trend of growth in this category — jobs for home … is followed closely by education services, according to a report by the National Women's Business Council. … in this area. The SBA's Woman-Owned Small Business Program can help woman-owned firms gain access to government …

… Before the Small Business Administration (SBA) can accept a gift, the Office of General Counsel must determine that no … exists. In addition, SBA must put any cash gifts into a separate account, and OIG is responsible for semiannual … contributions during the period we evaluated. We noted a control deficiency related to the extremely overdue …

… and being ready for them could be the difference between a sales season that’s red-hot, and one that’s ice-cold. Make … stay sunny with the following tips. Stick to the plan. In a perfect world, you’ll start preparing for the next summer … well-run summer promo. Offer a limited-time sale, loyalty program membership, or summer-themed product or service. Hold …

… Funding to Support Domestic Manufacturing WASHINGTON —  In a major push to restore America’s industrial dominance, the  … of new Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) funding of up to $7.5 million to support domestic manufacturers. 98% of … August 8, 2025 at 4 p.m. ET. Learn more about the RIC Program by visiting  Regional Innovation Clusters | U.S. …

… Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the Business Credit Insiders Circle. He is a business credit blogger for Dun and Bradstreet Credibility … accounts and any lender or bank you have a business loan or business credit line with. Business Credit Accounts …

… These events are reminders that business owners with a plan to protect their organizations from the financial fallout have a greater chance of sustaining any effects caused by a disaster.   September is  National Preparedness Month , and …

… and the rise in the number of young entrepreneurs is a clear indication that entrepreneurship will remain robust … a state-of-the-art animal care center, utilizing an SBA 7 (a) loan to provide the needed financing. Pampered Pup focuses on …

… is our annual reminder of how much longer – and harder – a woman has to work to earn the same amount as a man. In nearly every job, in nearly every industry, women … the American Rescue Plan’s Community Navigator Pilot Program and the largest ever network of Women’s Business …

… authority under sections 4(g), 8(b)(1)(G), 5(b)(9) and 7(k)(2) of the Small Business Act (the Act). Employees may … on behalf of the SBA after proper approvals, including a conflict of interest determination by SBA’s Office of … to the BAT Fund between October 26, 2010 and January 7, 2011. These gifts were utilized by SBA’s Office of …

… Richard Tango-Lowy founded Dancing Lion Chocolate in a rented kitchen in downtown Manchester in 2007, and in 2011 … opened his Elm Street location, which has since become a global destination for fans of some of the world’s finest … thrive. In 2011, Richard acquired a 504 SBA-backed loan from Granite State Economic Corporation (GSDC) and …

… Federal Government Awards Record-Breaking $145.7 Billion in Contracting to Small Businesses WASHINGTON – … federal contracting goal, awarding 26.01 percent or $145.7 billion in federal contract dollars to small businesses, a $13 billion increase from the previous fiscal year.  …

… the Philippines, grew up in the restaurant business. With a bachelor’s degree in accounting and while working in the … selling eggrolls at special events around the area under a tent, Ruby’s community rallied around her and she created … also helped her get an SBA COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan to help mitigate the impacts of the pandemic. According …

… business sector is Chelsea Mandello. After serving as a photojournalist in the Navy for seven years, Mandello started Troopster , a small business dedicated to helping people quickly and … with Boots to Business , a two-day education and training program that helps aspiring transitioning service members and …

… all small businesses should take time now to develop a preparedness plan,” said Greg Britton, state director of … Training Title Register here Tuesday Aug. 8, 2023 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  Lee County Economic Development Office, 2201 Second …

… options, Bachir Abba founded Morgan Cosmetics in 2012 as a home-based business in Issaquah, Washington. Connecting … based on traditional ingredients. Born and raised in a small village, Abba shared a one-room house with his mother … trade shows with the SBA State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) . “I became interested in exporting due to the …

… especially on Maine’s island communities where it takes a 45 minute trip by mailboat to get to the mainland. However, Kendra Chubbuck has been able to build a successful business on Isle au Haut by focusing on the … Island Sustainability and Leadership Excellence (ISLE) program, and workshops from the WBC and other SBA Resource …

… Perkins , Director, Veteran Small Business Certification Program, Office of Government Contracting and Business … updates ACVBA Committee Members  ( list ) When:  9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ET  How: Virtual participants may join using … makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small …

… many health issues, Malcolm learned the value of living a healthy and happy life.  When her family moved to Southwest Oklahoma, they purchased a farm that had an old and dirty house.  Working to clean the … and for our state’s economy,” Jennifer Edwards, WBC Program Manager said. “It’s always encouraging to be able to …

… We determined that 542,897 sole proprietors, who received a grant of more than a $1,000, applied for the Emergency EIDL … Office of Inspector General Effective: October 7, 2021 | File size: 609KB | Download .pdf for / October 7, 2021 Related programs: Disaster, Pandemic Oversight …

… to Marble Products International (MPI).  She also created a second division, R&S Design Gallery which used the … Robinson had more ideas for expansion, but, "when you're a business owner, you have so much on the line, you need a … In 2019, Rahila took part in the SBA Emerging Leaders program which inspired her and helped her strategize how to …