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… can continue seeing patients. When the first case of coronavirus was identified in Arkansas, Shirley’s team … room, crying.” When the pandemic assistance from the SBA became available, she stayed in constant contact with the SBA Arkansas District Office and utilized both the Paycheck …
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Mead-ing All Over the World
… to expand into foreign markets. With the possibility of such growth, the business needed capital, and they needed … are exporters. For help, the Herberts turned to SBA’s partner, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) … finance counseling. As a result, the business received two SBA-backed loans in excess of $600,000. To enter … -
Government Contracting Opens Doors for Woman and Veteran-Owned Small Business
… a market opportunity in the area. “There wasn’t a lot of small businesses in the community. There is only a limited … process of becoming a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified 8(a) company. The SBA’s 8(a) business-development program helps provide a level … -
Have an Address Change for Your Business? Here’s Who You Need to Inform.
… you need to update it in these key places. 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 … manner but also protects your business from potential identity theft. Business Credit Reporting Agencies – Each … -
Small businesses pledge to support workforce development & training
… systems company continues to grow. Linda McMahon Former SBA Administrator Linda McMahon served as the 25th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) from 2017 to 2019. Read more about Linda McMahon Melissa … -
NPO Transportation powers large American enterprises
… this Detroit area small business is Kathleen Eberle, one of the few female CEOs making a difference in Motor City. She … Properties, dba NPO Transportation. Kathleen turned to the SBA to help her network and build her skills as a small … a great community in Michigan because of our fantastic SBA Resource Partners. I sought help from the Great Lakes … -
Former Air Force Pilot Hits A Home Run With Play It Again Sports Franchise in Omaha
… It Again Sports Franchise in Omaha Rich Messina, owner of Omaha’s Play It Again Sports, didn’t start out thinking … explore becoming a small business owner. He attended an SBA Boots to Business entrepreneurial workshop before exiting … purchased a franchise in March 2014, with the help of an SBA-backed 7(a) loan. He spent the next six months securing a … -
Journey Steel Trailblazer Helps Others Succeed with Workforce Training Program
… with Workforce Training Program Barbara Smith, owner of Cincinnati-based steel fabrication and erection company, … to launch Journey Steel in 2009. Smith has used SBA resources every step of the way in her business growth. … To help prepare for government contracting, she tapped an SBA-powered Procurement Technical Assistance Cente r and … -
Specialty Foods Are Their Jam
… to their mantle the 2022 Vermont Small Business Persons of the Year. Since 1963, the Small Business Administration … honored for Blake Hill Preserves to be recognized by the SBA with this special award,” Allard said. “We started our … foods.” Allard and Hanglin were nominated for their SBA award by Marie Dussault of the Vermont Economic … -
Living the American Dream
… Living the American Dream Jeannette Coronado, CEO of JIRACOR, started her business in 2011 along with her … for her and her company. Since she started working with SBA, she has been able to become a certified 8(a) company in … own office building space through the assistance of an SBA 504 Loan guarantee. The firm has also utilized EIDL and … -
A Steady Stream of Trekkers Remembering Route 66
… A Steady Stream of Trekkers Remembering Route 66 Linda Riley owns the Rusty … she sought help. The U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA's) loan programs offered her better interest rates and … in lower monthly payments. Linda found information on SBA loans online and pursued as an alternative to existing … -
Founder of Lender Service Provider Pleads Guilty for Role in PPP Fraud Scheme
… Founder of Lender Service Provider Pleads Guilty for Role in PPP Fraud Scheme Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, Audit … guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). “During a … -
3D Print Technology Pioneer Samantha Snabes and the Makings of re:3D
… 3D Print Technology Pioneer Samantha Snabes and the Makings of re:3D Samantha Snabes is an innovator, creator, and social … a different around the globe. Thanks to support from SBA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards and the help of her local SBA District Office , re:3D pioneered the Gigabot with an … -
Velour Imports
… Imports A chance encounter in 2013 sparked the beginning of what would become Velour Imports, experts in supplying … conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Houston District office, Brooke had become familiar with … in the Caribbean. In December 2017, Brooke attended a SBA Lender Matchmaking event where she met representatives … -
Walnut River Brewing Company: Brewing through COVID-19 in The Pour House
… BJ Hunt. Rick Goehring and BJ Hunt each had dreams of starting a craft-brewery years before they met. They … new equipment. Emprise Bank financed the project with a SBA 7(a) Loan. The large 30-barrel fermentation tanks, … to bring them back to work a short time later thanks to SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program. “Laying people off was the … -
Selling Overseas Using E-Commerce? Here Are Some Useful Resources for Trade Compliance
… the COVID pandemic. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … as you do with any transaction. With the increasing volume of e-commerce packages, U.S. Customs and Border Protection … provided on official documents, such as the customs declaration. You should discuss with the seller the exact … -
10 Tips to Help You Get Your Business Ready for the Holiday Shopping Season
… shopping season. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … alone: Recent research suggests the overwhelming majority of independently owned businesses attribute more than a … time of the year by following these tips from the SBA. Extend your hours. Opening earlier and closing later … -
National Small Business Week First-Ever Virtual Conference
… Week First-Ever Virtual Conference WASHINGTON - As part of National Small Business Week, April 29 – May 5, the U.S. … your business for success. Register here: https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/virtual-conference … with email marketing. Register here: https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/virtual-conference … -
U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta and U.S. Small Business Administrator McMahon Discuss President Trump’s Support for American Job Creators
… U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta and U.S. Small Business Administrator McMahon … 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 … -
The Business of Engineering
… The Business of Engineering Sarah Blake, President of Elipsis Engineering … Blake was determined to succeed, and decided to work with SBA resource partner, The Small Business Development Center … within 11 years. She has been recognized as the 2020 SBA North Florida District’s Small Business Person of the …