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… discovered her passion for entrepreneurship. By the age of 21, she had an established business but the political … also attended a Women’s Business Center workshop at the SBA Georgia District Office and learned about opportunities … goods under the label of another brand. Elena said the SBA Small Business Development Center also has been a helpful …
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Diana Davis - Her Journey of Dedication and Determination
… Diana Davis - Her Journey of Dedication and Determination Diana Davis began her journey … federal contracting and the Small Business Administration (SBA) can play in a company’s success. A year later, in 2011, … Woman-Owned Business and applied for acceptance into the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program. The 8(a) … -
Rural Delmarva Retailer-Turned-Manufacturer’s Growth Defies Pandemic Odds
… industry, jobs, and “Made-in-America” pride to the heart of the rural Delmarva Peninsula. It’s a small business … meeting challenges with ingenuity, and a little help from SBA, along with a variety of Delaware-based economic … the Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership (DEMEP), SBA, and the SBA-backed Delaware Small Business Development … -
ICYMI: Administrator Loeffler Pens Op-Ed in Support of One Big Beautiful Bill
… ICYMI: Administrator Loeffler Pens Op-Ed in Support of One Big Beautiful Bill WASHINGTON – In case you missed … Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), published an op-ed in Fox News – highlighting how … for small businesses within the federal government, the SBA empowers job creators with the resources and support they … -
Seattle Founder Finds Success by Focusing on the Team She Leads
… an owner or employer, and attributes the ongoing success of the company to the team she leads. At the center of her … some consultation and help,” McDowell said. “Through the SBA I found the T.H.R.I.V.E. program and applied. The program … needed to change, what was working and what wasn’t.” The SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined program is an … -
5 Things to Know about Year-End Bonuses
… about Year-End Bonuses December 7, 2017 According to Bank of America’s Fall 2017 Small Business Owner Report, 35%of small businesses plan to offer year-end bonuses. These … during this increasingly tight job market. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor Barbara Weltman is an attorney, author, … -
It Takes a Global Village
… offered throughout the country. Global Village Foods, the SBA’s 2022 Vermont Minority-Owned Business of the Year, makes allergy-friendly food with bold African … That said, there is a tendency to see agencies like SBA as a faceless entity on the other side of a portal,” Mel … -
Local Artist Paints Rosier Picture for Area Makers
… artist stereotype. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helped Droege to not only survive as a creative, but to … displays.” Droege currently is managing about a half-dozen of these endeavors. Those efforts help fund Casey Droege … Droege, 42, began seven years ago by first visiting the SBA’s Women’s Business Center at Chatham University’s Center … -
Starting a High-Tech Business? You May be Eligible for Government Funding
… and marketing communications consultant. Caron works with SBA to promote government resources helping entrepreneurs and … known as America’s Seed Fund, is the largest source of non-dilutive, early stage see capital in the world. So how … their budget each year to fund the SBIR program, with the SBA acting as the coordinating agency of the program. … -
Lincoln Business Owner Uses Paycheck Protection Program Loan to Provide for his Employee Family
… Provide for his Employee Family Mike McFarland, President of Norland International, Inc. In Lincoln, NE, considers his … . This forgivable loan program, guaranteed by the SBA, was created under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and … officer at Union Bank, and thinking holy smokes, how can SBA possibly handle the PPP? It's going to be months. We're … -
Refugees Find Success, Welcoming Community with Syrian Food Cart on Vashon Island
… ingredients and traditional recipes from their home city of Aleppo, Syria. Their daily food cart has established a … challenge to stay afloat. Jneidi utilized funding from the SBA COVID Economic Injury Disaster (EIDL) program to help … the pandemic. “The opportunity to get this loan from the SBA was a big help to cover expenses, buy ingredients, and … -
Loeffler Issues Statement on One Big Beautiful Bill Signing
… Big Beautiful Bill into law, Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), released the following statement: “The One Big … for small businesses within the federal government, the SBA empowers job creators with the resources and support they … -
Glossary of Business Financial Terms
… Glossary of Business Financial Terms This document defines terminology … in the event of default. The preferred collateral for an SBA disaster loan is real estate Companion File When an … Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A) A contract between SBA and the borrower that spells out the terms and conditions … -
ODA Shuttered Venue Operators Grant System
… Operators Grant System Privacy Impact Assessment Report SBA provides disaster assistance through its Office of Disaster Assistance (ODA), which coordinates low-interest, … .pdf for / April 19, 2021 Related programs: Disaster, SBA Operations, Shuttered Venues Report Capital Access … -
Timothy Green
… Green is the Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role, Mr. Green leads the OVBD team in … and contracting opportunities. Mr. Green joined the SBA OVBD team in 2019. Prior to the SBA, he served at the … -
Brian Grossman
… Solutions at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – Office of Inspector General (OIG). Mr. Grossman previously served in … Committee (PRAC). He also previously served as SBA OIG’s Assistant Inspector General for Investigations. … -
Kimberly P. McLeod
… serves as the Assistant Administrator for the Office of Hearings and Appeals. In this role, she is the Chief … Officer leading OHA as the independent office of the SBA that provides quasi-judicial adjudication of SBA program decision appeals including NAICS appeals, CVE … -
It's SBDC Day!
… 2019 Today, we recognize SBDC Day and the contributions of our Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) across the … the help of SBDCs. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … core business skills, SBDCs provide access to all of the SBA’s financial and procurement assistance programs. Join in … -
Announcing the #SmallBusinessWeek Hackathon Winners
… about Natale Goriel This blog is cross posted from Visa. SBA and Visa hosted innovative developers as National Small … in Washington, D.C. over the past weekend. A total of 65 local app developers, business owners and entrepreneurs … making payments efficiently. Throughout the weekend, the SBA and Visa teams hosted educational workshops and offered … -
Take Your Small Business Global
… outputs, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of International Trade has a solution that can help your … your outputs, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of International Trade has a solution that can help your business succeed. SBA runs the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) , a grant …