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READOUT: The U.S. Small Business Administration & the White House Host Webinar for Small Business Leaders on Economic Recovery, Juneteenth, & Vaccine Leadership
https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/jun/23/readout-us-small-business-administration-white-house-host-webinar-small-business-leaders-economic… from an in-depth question and answer session with Region 6 SBA Acting Administrator Herb Austin, and Alejandro Contreras of the SBA Office of Disaster Assistance. Both speakers provided … EIDL Advance , and Supplemental Targeted Advance . SBA recommends applicants, interested parties, and qualified … -
California CEO Sentenced for Role in Covid-19 Relief Fraud Resulting in Millions of Stolen Funds
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/08/07/california-ceo-sentenced-role-covid-19-relief-fraud-resulting-millions-stolen-funds… in Millions of Stolen Funds Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, Audit … his role in defrauding the Small Business Administration (SBA) out of millions of dollars in loans through the Economic … submitted over 120 fraudulent applications to the SBA for EIDL loans on behalf of himself and others which … -
Sharing your wisdom: National Volunteer Week
https://www.sba.gov/blog/sharing-your-wisdom-national-volunteer-week… but we make a life by what we give.” 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 “We … state of Connecticut, I had the opportunity to meet with SBA District Director Anne Hunt. She said as successful as … -
Natalie Meeks – From Surviving to Thriving!
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/natalie-meeks-surviving-thriving… the series of lending opportunities she received from the SBA during back-to-back years of challenges. In May 2015, as … much needed skills, gained her the security of an SBA disaster assistance loan first and foremost. She then … cabins remain empty, so did her wedding venue. Once again, SBA was there, offering help through the PPP loan, and … -
Protect Your Small Business from Cybersecurity Attacks
https://www.sba.gov/blog/protect-your-small-business-cybersecurity-attacks… you are attacked. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … and it exploits unpatched vulnerabilities in software. SBA and its resource partners offer events tailored to help … infrastructure of larger businesses. According to an SBA survey, 88% of small business owners felt their business … -
Bailey's Premier Services, LLC
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/baileys-premier-services-llc… As she built her business, Bailey utilized several SBA resources to help the business grow. She received entrepreneurial development services through the SBA Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) and was also … coordinator provided information about applying for an SBA 7(a) loan. Bailey secured an SBA 7(a) loan in 2018 and … -
Stars Aligned for Neillio’s Gourmet Catering to Buy
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/stars-aligned-neillios-gourmet-catering-buy… Neillio’s Gourmet Catering to Buy Connections made in the SBA’s THRIVE Emerging Leaders program made purchasing … perfect,” said O’Neill. “I was fortunate to get into SBA’s THRIVE program while the building came up for sale and that’s when I learned about the SBA 504 program.” Kevin met Leader Bank Chief Lending … -
Prepare Your Business for Hurricane Season at Webinar
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/may/26/prepare-your-business-hurricane-season-webinar… continuity planning Having adequate insurance coverage SBA disaster assistance Advance preparation is key to … Director of Preparedness, Communication and Coordination, SBA Office of Disaster Assistance WHEN: June 9, … recovery assistance following a declared disaster in the form of low-interest loans to homeowners, renters, private … -
Sydor Optics uses STEP to Step up its International Sales
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/sydor-optics-uses-step-step-its-international-sales… making windows for the Orion space missions. With a SBA 504 loan in 1997, Sydor acquired a new facility in … reaching customers outside the United States. Using SBA’s Export Working Capital Loan, they secured funding for … worldwide. Following that success, Sydor learned about SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program “STEP” funds, … -
Job Interview Turns into Storybook Ending for Ashley Messenger
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/job-interview-turns-storybook-ending-ashley-messenger… Turns into Storybook Ending for Ashley Messenger An SBA National Pride Month Success Story ERIE, Pa. – Ashley … (SBDC). SBDCs are U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)- and state-funded entities helping entrepreneurs with … she revealed. “It became a comforting and creative outlet form me. And I noticed people come together over food.” -###- … -
Deputy Administrator Dilawar Syed Meets Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders in Boise, Idaho
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Moments that Matter: Making the Connection
https://www.sba.gov/blog/moments-matter-making-connection… your business. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … dollars to the nation’s total sales/receipts per year. SBA is celebrating, connecting, and empowering veterans, … community. Boots to Business opened the door to several SBA resources that were integral to Gary’s success as a … -
South Carolina Businessman who Operated Bowling Entertainment Business in Massachusetts Charged with $1.2 Million COVID Relief Fraud
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/12/10/south-carolina-businessman-who-operated-bowling-entertainment-business-massachusetts-charged-12… $1.2 Million COVID Relief Fraud Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, Audit … he obtained from the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) to build a home and purchase motor vehicles. Through … Disaster Fraud (NCDF) Hotline via the NCDF Web Complaint Form . The details contained in the charging … -
Owner of Local Restaurant Pleads Guilty to Laundering COVID Funds
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/09/24/owner-local-restaurant-pleads-guilty-laundering-covid-funds… Guilty to Laundering COVID Funds Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, Audit … Inc., applied for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan of $350,000. The loan was part of a Covid era … Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via the NCDF Web Complaint Form at: … -
From United States Army First Lieutenant to Veterinarian; Small Business Owner
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/united-states-army-first-lieutenant-veterinarian-small-business-owner… First Lieutenant to Veterinarian; Small Business Owner SBA-Backed Paycheck Protection Program Loan Keeps Doors Open; … me to the United States Small Business Administration’s (SBA) resource partner the Small Business Development Center … me to pull together a solid business plan and obtain an SBA-backed loan through M&T bank. The process was seamless … -
South Carolina Businessman Who Operated Bowling Entertainment Business in Massachusetts Pleads Guilty to $1.2 Million COVID Relief Fraud
https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/03/30/south-carolina-businessman-who-operated-bowling-entertainment-business-massachusetts-pleads-guilty… $1.2 Million COVID Relief Fraud Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, Audit … he obtained from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to build a home and purchase motor vehicles. Through the … Disaster Fraud (NCDF) Hotline via the NCDF Web Complaint Form . Release Date March 30, 2026 Article Type News release … -
FRIDAY: Biden-Harris Administration Officials to Visit Detroit
https://www.sba.gov/article/2023/06/09/friday-biden-harris-administration-officials-visit-detroit… Officials to Visit Detroit WASHINGTON – On Friday, June 9, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , the voice in … and products across the globe. Friday, June 9 WHO : SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman White House Senior … must RSVP for this event by emailing Isabella.Ristuccia@sba.gov . Members of the media are invited to attend but must … -
How to Avoid Tax-Related Identity Theft
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CETECHS
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/cetechs… in business are among the reasons he has been awarded the SBA National 2024 8(a) Graduate of the Year Award. Two days … he received his 8(a) certification from the SBA which offers economically and socially disadvantaged … counseling in federal contracting from Mara Wells, SBA’s Lead Business Opportunity Specialist in the Phoenix …