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… Small businesses are leaders in innovation and drivers of the economy. Small businesses hold more patents than all of the nation's universities and largest corporations … HUBZone small businesses. The Task Force - co-chaired by SBA, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Commerce, …

… SVOG Spotlight: Massachusetts International Festival of the Arts Massachusetts International Festival of the Arts is a nonprofit arts organization based in Holyoke … mandated by the state.   The first lifeline came from an SBA EIDL loan of $150,000 in August of 2020 which provided …

… well as their long-time friend, Eric Lee.  In the summer of 1990, Blake Buchanan opened the first Bahama Buck's. He started with one ice shaver and the hope of a college job that didn't involve mowing grass or flipping … open new stores in the pipeline.   The borrowers used the SBA 504 program to purchase an existing building to serve as …

… hyperbolic acclaim, but Dr. Chris Own, founder and CEO of Seattle-based Voxa can truly say his are “out of this world.” Chris founded Voxa in 2012 with a mission to … of the technology and its ability to analyze both the identity and the locations of chemical elements within the …

… state, ‘The best thing about SCORE is they have all kinds of executives that know about everything.  It is a great, great program.  I recommend SBA and SCORE to everyone I meet.  They can save an … in 5 countries specializing in the design and supply of promotional displays, trade show exhibits, large format …

… Stephanie with the confidence to navigate the complexities of running a small business. Stephanie also used her foundation as a teacher of the deaf for 12 years.  Her experience in education gave … Year during National Small Business Week, pictured with SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman.  Pandemic Home Renovation …

… But that all changed when the Michigan Department of Transportation visited her Detroit public high school and … architects, sign me up!”  That decision changed the course of her future, as did her decision to attend the U.S. Small … much more work to come,” said Buckles. She participated in SBA’s Emerging Leaders program in 2015. The training focuses …

… SBA-backed Financing Fuels Growth with Partner Buyout, … defense, and medical technology industries. Its team of over 100 professional engineers create software solutions … when the pandemic hit in 2020, Schwartzbauer turned to the SBA for assistance once again. Working with Choice Bank in …

… Bridget Weston Pollack Bridget Weston Pollack is the VP of Marketing and Communications at the SCORE Association, … 11 million woman-owned businesses in the U.S. — 38 percent of all businesses — supporting nearly nine million jobs and … who want to develop their businesses in this area. The SBA's Woman-Owned Small Business Program can help woman-owned …

… utilizing the Paycheck Protection Program and securing an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan to keep the business open.  In the second quarter of 2022, Hispanic Market Solution finally began to see a … in sales – a testament to the resilience and stabilization of the economy.   The Hispanic Market Opportunity Today, the …

… SVOG Spotlight: Academy of Music Theatre Northampton’s historic Academy of Music theatre has been offering a platform for local, … for performing virtual concerts. At this pivotal time, the SBA’s Shuttered Venues Operators Grant was then made …

… by Amelia LeClair, with the mission to highlight music of female composers from the 9th century to present-day. The … their first-ever, full-time Executive Director in August of 2019 – a positive sign that the company was growing. No … stakeholders engaged. LeClair stayed connected with the SBA Massachusetts District Office during the crisis, and …

… 2022 Arkansas Small Business Person of the Year: Jaim Krutz, Owner of Big Cuppa, LLC In 2016, Jaim Krutz and her husband Marty … Emerging Leaders Program and financing through the SBA pandemic programs, Big Cuppa, LLC now boasts 3 locations, …

… with $1B in Small Business Lending MIAMI – In the spirit of a well-known Miami dynasty, the South Florida District of … network of trained lending professionals and hardworking SBA-recognized resource partners.”   Top 5 YTD 7(a) Lenders … 307 loans/$35,620,900   For information on SBA Loan programs or to see a complete list of year-to-date …

… in rural Roseland, Virginia.  Sitting in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the farm produces vegetables, … start-up costs were low, but they were paying rent on much of their equipment. Slowly, they began to make investments in … financing for the second half of their loan through an SBA 7(a) loan from University of Virginia Community Credit …

… Difficult Times Karen R. Jenkins, President and CEO of KRJ Consulting (KRJC) founded her company to assist Family … services, until the Jenkins family experienced a crisis of their own. In 2015, Jenkins’ father became seriously ill … the storm,” said Jenkins. “With the right assistance from SBA, SBDC and the PTAC we were still able to grow a …

… successful wellness brand, pioneer the use and importation of moringa oil and emu oil to Mexico, and thrive as a … herbs and flowers, which expanded into a second line of vegan-friendly products with Moringa oil. Alongside her … Association. The STEP grant and support from IDOC and the SBA has been significant in their growth in Mexico. This …

… Tanya Manriquez Lujan as the 2022 Small Business Person of the Year for the Odessa Area. Tanya owns West Texas … and articulation disorders. Tanya holds a certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech, Language, … year, 2021, they were approved for a 1.2-million-dollar SBA 504 loan to begin constructing four new state-of-the-art …

… growing, and greatly values U.S. products and services? Of course you are!  Answering yes to that doesn’t necessarily … growing, and greatly values U.S. products and services? Of course you are!  Answering yes to that doesn’t necessarily … YOUR BUSINESS FOR INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION Utilize the SBA Export Business Planner to help prepare your export …