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ROM 10-14 - Memorandum on the Accuracy of Recovery Act Contract Award Obligations Reported to the Federal Procurement Database System- Next Generation and Recovery.gov
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-10-14-rom-10-14-memorandum-accuracy-recovery-act-contract-award-obligations-reported-federal-procurement… information reported by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to Recovery.gov. During our audits of Recovery Act … will appear on Recovery.gov before posting. Therefore, SBA must ensure complete and accurate reporting of Recovery … they exceeded the simplified acquisition threshold. SBA also awarded delivery order number SBAHQ-10-F-0032 on … -
International and Beyond
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/international-and-beyond… International and Beyond Prior to SBA assistance, Farm Fresh Produce Inc. brokered produce from … began working with Self-Help Ventures Fund to obtain a SBA Guaranty for a 504 Loan in 2016. Through this relationship and SBA’s Loan Guaranty Program, Farm Fresh Produce Inc. received … -
International Construction Expert Puts Down Entrepreneurial Roots in Omaha, Nebraska
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/international-construction-expert-puts-down-entrepreneurial-roots-omaha-nebraska… But a lunch in June 2010 with a then-employee of SBA’s resource partner the Nebraska Business Development … helped me do what I’m supposed to be doing. NBDC, SCORE, SBA – he always told me who to go to, where to go, and what … A key factor in that resilience was obtaining an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and two rounds of … -
White Paper: Risk Awareness and Lessons Learned from Prior Audits of Entrepreneurial Development Programs
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-20-13-white-paper-risk-awareness-lessons-learned-prior-audits-entrepreneurial-development-programs… Programs Report 20-13 This White Paper provides SBA information regarding lessons learned and identified … on existing controls. This document is intended to assist SBA with ensuring that funds are used as intended and that … the Act’s provisions provides $240 million for grants to SBA’s SBDC and WBC resource partners to offer counseling, … -
MONDAY: Obama Cabinet Member to visit Ste. Genevieve, Mo., as part of Main Street Road Tour
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/jul/01/monday-obama-cabinet-member-visit-ste-genevieve-mo-part-main-street-road-tour… on area small businesses and community development. WHAT: SBA Administrator visit to Ste. Genevieve, Mo. WHEN : … Celebration. MEDIA RSVP: June Teasley, june.teasley@sba.gov , (816) 206-0409 Monday, July 4 by 9 a.m. About the … Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 and since January 13, 2012 has … -
Owner of Local Restaurant Pleads Guilty to Laundering COVID Funds
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/09/24/owner-local-restaurant-pleads-guilty-laundering-covid-funds… Guilty to Laundering COVID Funds Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, Audit … Inc., applied for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan of $350,000. The loan was part of a Covid era … family, or household purposes. On August 16, 2021, the SBA transferred $350,000 into Casa Colima’s bank account. The … -
Family Really Matters
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/family-really-matters… and training to small businesses including working with SBA to develop and provide informational tools to support … they are receiving counseling support from Carl Knoblock, SBA VA District Director. During the COVID pandemic, FamMat Services received a $500k SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). FamMat Services … -
William W. Kirk
https://www.sba.gov/person/william-w-kirk… General of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on January 6, 2026, following confirmation by the U.S. … General, Mr. Kirk provides independent oversight of SBA’s programs and operations—safeguarding taxpayer … dollars, along with an expanded portfolio stemming from SBA’s vital role in administering over $1 trillion in … -
FRIDAY: Obama Cabinet Member to visit St. Francisville and New Orleans, Louisiana as part of Main Street Road Tour
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/jul/07/friday-obama-cabinet-member-visit-st-francisville-new-orleans-louisiana-part-main-street-road-tour… parts of the city and meet with small businesses. WHAT: SBA Administrator visit to St. Francisville and New Orleans, … with city officials. MEDIA RSVP: Sophia Kim, sophia.kim@sba.gov , (202) 427-7841Friday, July 8 by 8 a.m. To learn … more about the Main Street Road Tour visit -- https://www.sba.gov/mainstreet?hb About the U.S. Small Business … -
Small Business Development Center Helps Washington Companies STEP Up to the Global Marketplace
https://www.sba.gov/blog/small-business-development-center-helps-washington-companies-step-global-marketplace… important partner, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), to recruit companies to join the mission. SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) helped finance a … in the 2017 and is currently exploring options for SBA financing to support export working capital to support … -
Learn how to Prepare for Disasters at Twitter Chat, Webinar
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/feb/06/learn-how-prepare-disasters-twitter-chat-webinar-0… and webinar. On Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. EDT , SBA and IBHS will co-host a Twitter chat “How to Prepare Your … hashtag #SBAchat . On Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. EDT , SBA and IBHS will co-host a webinar focused on fortifying … protect your property, your team and your community. The SBA provides disaster recovery assistance following a … -
5 reasons you need a business plan
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-reasons-you-need-business-plan… and licenses. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … Because knowing where to start can be challenging, the SBA has tools to help make writing a business plan less intimidating and time consuming. The SBA offers a Business Plan Tool that helps simplify the … -
Prepare Your Small Business for Winter Storms
https://www.sba.gov/blog/prepare-your-small-business-winter-storms… winter storms. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … protects against – and expand your coverage if necessary. SBA partner the Insurance Institute for Business & Home … manufacturing equipment, etc.) and plan to protect it. SBA partner IBHS has information on how to protect your … -
Sandra Harris Virtue Realty LLC
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/sandra-harris-virtue-realty-llc… attending a workshop for women entrepreneurs hosted by the SBA Georgia District Office, she knew her life would change … if she followed the steps presented in the class. “The SBA staff made me believe that entrepreneurship was possible … business owner. In early 2021, Sandra followed up with the SBA Georgia District staff who connected her to one of the … -
City of Miami Police Officer Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Relief Fraud
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/05/21/city-miami-police-officer-pleads-guilty-covid-19-relief-fraud… approximately $91,750 in PPP loan proceeds from an SBA approved PPP lender. On March 3, 2021, again working with … $108,422 in PPP loan proceeds from a different SBA approved PPP lender. Liptrot is scheduled for sentencing … Small Business Administration Office of Inspector General (SBA-OIG), Eastern Region, announced the guilty plea. FBI … -
Key Bank Agrees to Pay $7.7 Million to Resolve Branch Manager’s Fraud
https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/01/07/key-bank-agrees-pay-77-million-resolve-branch-managers-fraud… Resolve Branch Manager’s Fraud Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, Audit … applications, for which the Small Business Association (“SBA”) paid nearly $6 million. Before Key Bank became aware … After an internal investigation, Key Bank disclosed to the SBA its concerns with eighteen loans Key identified as … -
2023 Kentucky Small Business Week Winners
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/2023-kentucky-small-business-week-winners… of Flavorman and Moonshine University, is the 2023 SBA Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year. Flavorman is … a building at 809 South 8th Street. Flavorman has used the SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs, as well as other SBA loans, to finance the company’s expansions throughout the … -
The Groundwork Laid by the Small Business Development Centers’ Critical Support in 2022 Will Contribute to U.S. Small Business Resilience and Prosperity in 2023
https://www.sba.gov/blog/groundwork-laid-small-business-development-centers-critical-support-2022-will-contribute-us-small… small businesses. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … small business owners as American Dream architects. SBA programs provide a timely compass for making those dreams … Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 33 million small businesses … -
Veteran Entrepreneurs Honored During National Veterans Small Business Week Nov. 3-7
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/sep/06/veteran-entrepreneurs-honored-during-national-veterans-small-business-week-nov-3-7-0… more than $1.2 trillion in receipts every year,” said SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet. “National Veterans … in the economic growth of our nation.” In addition to the SBA’s district offices and resource partners, the White … via Facebook and Twitter, using the #MyVetBiz hashtag. SBA is encouraging veteran business owners to tell their …