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… 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 … but now counts 20 on its payroll. By 2017, the funds from SBA loans helped complete the buildout of a state-of-the-art …
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Government Contracting Opens Doors for Woman and Veteran-Owned Small Business
… 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 … million in a variety of industries. ( Disclaimer: The SBA does not endorse the organizations sponsoring linked … -
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 … money to offset some of their expenses. As head of the SBA, I’m encouraging small businesses to do this as well – to … -
NPO Transportation powers large American enterprises
… 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 … in 2005 with one account and nine drivers. Because of the SBA and our local Women’s Business Center, I’ve been inspired … -
Former Air Force Pilot Hits A Home Run With Play It Again Sports Franchise in Omaha
… 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 … successful franchise, Messina finds time to support the SBA’s Boots to Business program on Offutt Air Force Base. He … -
Journey Steel Trailblazer Helps Others Succeed with Workforce Training Program
… 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 … industry is helping it grow. In 2017, Smith accessed an SBA-backed line of credit to help her expand and in 2018, she … -
Specialty Foods Are Their Jam
… 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 … several throughout the years. Allard is a graduate of the SBA Vermont 2018 Emerging Leaders class, which assisted Blake … -
Living the American Dream
… 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 PPP funds during the pandemic. In October 2020, then SBA Administrator, Jovita Carranza visited the firm to … -
A Steady Stream of Trekkers Remembering Route 66
… 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 … commercial loan. She refinanced in 2018 with a $140,000 SBA guaranteed loan that cut her payments in half. Linda … -
Founder of Lender Service Provider Pleads Guilty for Role in PPP Fraud Scheme
… 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 … Reserve Board-CFPB Office of Inspector General, and SBA OIG investigated the case. Acting Assistant Chief Philip … -
3D Print Technology Pioneer Samantha Snabes and the Makings of re:3D
… 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 … for small business growth. In 2024, re:3D was named the SBA Houston District Innovation Recipient (SBIR/STTR) of … -
Velour Imports
… 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 … Over the past four years and with various forms of SBA assistance, Velour Imports has grown from a one-woman … -
Walnut River Brewing Company: Brewing through COVID-19 in The Pour House
… 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 … everyone back,” said Hunt. The company also received a SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Restaurant … -
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 … time of the year by following these tips from the SBA. Extend your hours. Opening earlier and closing later … the season to make your sales strategy holiday ready, and SBA resource partners can help. Learn more by visiting … -
National Small Business Week First-Ever Virtual Conference
… 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 … means for small businesses. Register here: https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/virtual-conference … -
Confirmation Hearing Opening Statement as prepared for Linda McMahon
… If I have the honor of being confirmed as the head of the SBA, I will do my best to advocate on their behalf. My … Should I have the honor of being confirmed to lead the SBA, I will work to revitalize a spirit of entrepreneurship … If I am honored to be confirmed, I will work to guide SBA as that helping hand in the most efficient and effective … -
The Business of 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 Year. Prior to that, she was given the award for SBA’s Woman-Owned Small Business Person of the Year for the … -
‘Bringing People Together Again' at the Throwback Brewery
… Carrier explained, “The programs and grants offered by the SBA to small businesses during the pandemic served as a … that a New Hampshire business will be featured during SBA’s National Small Business Week this year,” said Amy Bassett, SBA New Hampshire District Director. “Annette and Nicole of … -
A Keene desire to make a difference
… Business Administration. In announcing the award, the SBA cited the center’s employment growth, recent expansion … to be recognized by the president, vice president and SBA Administrator Guzman,” the Keenes said in a statement. … -
Report: Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Face More Financing Challenges than Non-Veteran Small Businesses