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https://www.sba.gov/success-story/tnr-accounting-and-management-consulting… was needed to continue being successful. The duo attended SBA and SCORE trainings to receive training for their staff … assistance that was being provided through the SBA. As a result, TNR became committed to educating small … and grow their business including participating in the SBA’s 8(a) Program. …
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Siblings Start Their Business in Their Parents' Garage and End Up Acquiring a Cutting Edge Tech Facility with SBA-backed 504 Loan
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/siblings-start-their-business-their-parents-garage-and-end-acquiring-cutting-edge… and End Up Acquiring a Cutting Edge Tech Facility with SBA-backed 504 Loan Eddie and Aaron Silverberg’s business … purchase or renovate their own space, so they went to the SBA for assistance. Using the SBA-backed 504 Certified Development Company loan program, … -
Local Film Company Glows with Success
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/local-film-company-glows-success… which is just what the US Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Buffalo District Office 2023 Young Entrepreneur of the … from preplanning to site production and editing. SBA’s funded resource partner, Buffalo State Small Business … working where you are, and Buffalo is that place for her. SBA and its resource partner at the Buffalo State SBDC will … -
Chicago Businessman Sentenced for Role in Bank Fraud and Pandemic-Relief Fraud Schemes
https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/01/15/chicago-businessman-sentenced-role-bank-fraud-pandemic-relief-fraud-schemes… Pandemic-Relief Fraud Schemes 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). He was … bank an application for a $441,138 loan guaranteed by the SBA that significantly overstated the payroll expenses of a … -
Breathing New Life into Hidden Local Treasures
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/breathing-new-life-hidden-local-treasures… Falls. They utilized the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 504 loan program through Bangor Savings Bank and Granite … several months, they were thrilled to find out that the SBA would be paying their loan for 6 months under the … debt relief program. Greg commented, “I cannot thank the SBA enough. It was incredible to receive those payments and … -
How You Can Support Mom and Pop Businesses All Year Long
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-you-can-support-mom-pop-businesses-all-year-long… our communities. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … small businesses to access critical recovery resources on sba.gov , consult with local and regional SBA business resources and services , and learn more about … -
World Wide Water
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/world-wide-water… Center at the University of Central Florida (an SBA resource partner) to build a robust exporting plan. GWT … Program (STEP) grant through Enterprise Florida and the SBA, which paved the way for rapid expansion. The company … Genesis Water Technologies was awarded the 2020 National SBA Small Business Exporter of the Year designation after … -
Elevate Systems - Back to the Future
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/elevate-systems-back-future… business accessed a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Express Revolving Line of Credit. As the company grew, … capabilities. Elevate accomplished this with help from the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program and the Small Business … B-52 bombers and many more. Scott Gray lauded that, “The SBA programs, particularly the APEX Accelerator (a government … -
Keeping the Pacific Northwest on the Job is Just the Beginning of a Stronger Tomorrow
https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/or/portland/success-stories/keeping-pacific-northwest-job-just-beginning-stronger-tomorrow… and capital to make it a reality. With the help of SBA Funding Programs, the company was able access the capital … to keep its staff and clients safe. With the help of the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), BeginRight was able to … president. The company was recognized as the 2020 SBA Portland Family-Owned Business of the Year, an award … -
Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/sal-mookies-new-york-pizza-ice-cream-joint… menu. Jeff Good and Daniel Blumenthal received the SBA 2013 Mississippi Small Business Person(s) of the Year … and a response to adversity. The business received a SBA 7(a) guaranteed loan from Trustmark Bank in 2011 to … who were furloughed during the pandemic. In 2021, SBA introduced the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). This … -
Veteran-Owned 8(a) Firm LJV Development Recognized as One of the Fastest Growing Companies in America
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/veteran-owned-8a-firm-ljv-development-recognized-one-fastest-growing-companies-america… resources paved the way for exponential growth The SBA’s 2023 Massachusetts Veteran-Owned Business of the Year, … and looking to take the company to new heights.” “ The SBA’s 8(a) business development program gave me a start in … Other certifications held by LJV Development include SBA’s Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business ( … -
Brighter Days Expected in 2023 for Veteran-Owned Small Business
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/brighter-days-expected-2023-veteran-owned-small-business… 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 … service department, and boasts a staff of 14. “The SBA really came through for us and helped see us through one … -
Mead-ing All Over the World
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/mead-ing-all-over-world… 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 … -
Government Contracting Opens Doors for Woman and Veteran-Owned Small Business
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/government-contracting-opens-doors-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
https://www.sba.gov/blog/small-businesses-pledge-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
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/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
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/former-air-force-pilot-hits-home-run-play-it-again-sports-franchise-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
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/journey-steel-trailblazer-helps-others-succeed-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
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/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
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/living-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 …