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https://www.sba.gov/document/report-22-11-fiscal-year-2021-federal-information-security-modernization-act-review… of every agency to be evaluated each year. In FY 2021, SBA faced new information security challenges under the … security programs on a maturity model spectrum. We rated SBA’s overall program of information security as ”not effective” because SBA only achieved a maturity level rating of “managed and …
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WEDNESDAY: Biden Cabinet Member to Visit Miami to Sign Strategic Alliance with American Jewish Committee
https://www.sba.gov/article/2023/07/11/wednesday-biden-cabinet-member-visit-miami-sign-strategic-alliance-american-jewish-committee… Jewish Committee WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , the voice in … in advance to Isabella Ristuccia at Isabella.Ristuccia@sba.gov . Please provide the full name, mobile numbers, and … personnel planning to attend. Wednesday, July 12 WHO: SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman American Jewish … -
Boots to Business Trains 50,000 Veteran Entrepreneurs
https://www.sba.gov/blog/boots-business-trains-50000-veteran-entrepreneurs… members and military spouses have participated in the SBA's Boots to Business Program , since the program began in … Program is accomplished through partnerships with the SBA resource partner network, which includes SCORE, Small … Outreach Centers, the Department of Defense, local SBA district offices and transition service managers. Today, … -
President Trump Proclaims Small Business Week April 29 - May 5
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/apr/30/president-trump-proclaims-small-business-week-april-29-may-5… The week-long event will continue through May 5, with SBA Administrator Linda McMahon hosting additional planned … on National Small Business Week events, visit www.sba.gov/nsbw . ### About the U.S. Small Business … backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the … -
National Small Business Week celebrates entrepreneurial success
https://www.sba.gov/blog/national-small-business-week-celebrates-entrepreneurial-success… their local Small Business Development Center and got two SBA-guaranteed loans that enabled them to expand their … as local Small Business Persons of the Year. We at the SBA like to say we power the American Dream. The … or help recovering from a declared disaster, the SBA has been there, working with them in pursuit of whatever … -
CDC Best Practices Guidance - Investment in Other Economic Development Activities
https://www.sba.gov/document/support--cdc-best-practices-guidance-investment-other-economic-development-activities… with certain 504 Loan Program Requirements. Support SBA requires that any funds generated from 504 loan activity … the CDC’s Annual Report (13 CFR § 120.830(a)(4)). Tab 1 of SBA Form 1253 (CDC Annual Report Guide) sets forth the … (1) a summary of the CDC’s current activity in non-504 SBA loan programs (including 7(a) packaging, Microloan, and … -
Law School vs. Chef and Business Owner
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/law-school-vs-chef-and-business-owner… Development Center at the University of North Florida, an SBA resource partner to figure out how to plan for the next … Initiative, funded by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and designed to help businesses grow and scale rapidly. Most recently, Chan has utilized an SBA 504 loan guarantee to build his new restaurant in another … -
Food truck success leads to brick and mortar restaurant
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/food-truck-success-leads-brick-and-mortar-restaurant… success leads to brick and mortar restaurant The Utah SBA 2019 Growth Award was presented to Maize Tacos, owned and … loan guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) Loan Guarantee program. “The biggest challenge has been financial growth and the SBA has bridged that gap for us to fulfill our dream of … -
Prepare Your Small Business for Hurricane Season
https://www.sba.gov/blog/prepare-your-small-business-hurricane-season… to your business. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … recover from natural disasters such as hurricanes, the SBA also provides guidance to help you protect your business … for disaster assistance if needed. Check disasterloan.sba.gov to see if a disaster has been declared in your area. … -
President’s Proposed Tax Reform Plan Will Support Small Business Growth
https://www.sba.gov/article/2017/sep/27/presidents-proposed-tax-reform-plan-will-support-small-business-growth… Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 and since January 13, 2012 has … and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. … partnerships with public and private organizations, the SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United … -
2022 Arkansas Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year: Career Staffing Services, Inc.
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/2022-arkansas-woman-owned-small-business-year-career-staffing-services-inc… Services Inc. in February 2000 with the assistance of an SBA 7a Loan to help connect employees to employers and create … Services. The Paycheck Protection Program that the SBA offered to help small businesses retain employees changed … to work in 2020 and 2021. After participating in the SBA’s Emerging Leaders Program and receiving assistance from … -
McMahon: Opportunity Zones Will Lead to Much Needed Jobs and Stronger Communities
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/dec/17/mcmahon-opportunity-zones-will-lead-much-needed-jobs-stronger-communities… agencies, including the Small Business Administration (SBA), will engage with all levels of government on ways to … a needed boost to their own vibrant communities,” said SBA Administrator Linda McMahon. “Nearly 35 million Americans … backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the … -
Keene Perspectives owners awarded VT Small Business Persons of the Year
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/keene-perspectives-owners-awarded-vt-small-business-persons-year… Development Center. The business has had a variety of SBA support including the VtSBDC, a 7a startup loan and … Keene graduated from Emerging Leaders, a seven-month SBA sponsored class where she learned to create a three-year … leading the way from across Vermont,” said Mike Vlacich, SBA New England Regional Administrator. “Small businesses … -
With Change Comes Hope & Opportunity
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/feb/14/change-comes-hope-opportunity… This is Administrator Carranza’s second tenure at the SBA. She served as Deputy Administrator from 2006-2009. … small business ownership. She was nominated to lead the SBA while serving as the 44th Treasurer of the United States. … Administrator Carranza is uniquely qualified to lead the SBA. Under Administrator Carranza’s leadership, we are … -
Marching Toward #VetBiz Success During National Veterans Small Business Week
https://www.sba.gov/blog/marching-toward-vetbiz-success-during-national-veterans-small-business-week… and determination. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has observed America’s veteran-owned small businesses as … ways. Through resources, events, and mentoring, the SBA is dedicated to empowering veteran and military spouse … they’ve learned to propel their businesses forward. The SBA is committed to providing a variety of resources through … -
Sweet Auburn Bread Company
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/sweet-auburn-bread-company… of running her business, she continued to reach out the SBA Georgia District Office and other resource partners for assistance. In 2008, Chef Sonya graduated from the SBA Georgia District Office’s inaugural SBA Emerging Leaders class , which was called the Emerging … -
Audit of New York Small Business Center’s Phase 2 Technical Assistance Grant
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-17-09-audit-new-york-small-business-centers-phase-2-technical-assistance-grant… Act of 2013 gave the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) Office of Entrepreneurial Development (OED) $19 … partners in two phases. We audited the $6.2 million grant SBA awarded to NYSBDC for Phase 2 to determine whether NYSBDC … and not specific to Hurricane Sandy technical assistance. SBA partially agreed with three recommendations and disagreed … -
SAS Automation “Holds” Its Own In International Market
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/sas-automation-holds-its-own-international-market… known as robotic End-of-Arm Tooling. With the help of SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program, the small business is … companies think that they are too small to export, but the SBA STEP program helps small businesses hold their own … with this style of tooling for plastic injection molding, SBA’s exporting programs help us to meet and grow with that … -
President Trump Proclaims National Small Business Week May 5 – 11
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/feb/06/president-trump-proclaims-national-small-business-week-may-5-11… Business Week events will continue through May 11, with SBA Acting Administrator Chris Pilkerton hosting additional … backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the … delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private … -
Does Your Small Business Qualify?
https://www.sba.gov/blog/does-your-small-business-qualify… small business may seem relative but when working with the SBA there are standards to meet. A small business is defined … over the past three years.' Also, all federal agencies use SBA's size standards, and therefore it's important to determine your NACIS code . In addition, SBA defines a U.S. small business concern as: Organized for …