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https://www.sba.gov/success-story/steady-stream-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 …
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Founder of Lender Service Provider Pleads Guilty for Role in PPP Fraud Scheme
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/08/11/founder-lender-service-provider-pleads-guilty-role-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
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/3d-print-technology-pioneer-samantha-snabes-makings-re3d… 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
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Walnut River Brewing Company: Brewing through COVID-19 in The Pour House
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/walnut-river-brewing-company-brewing-through-covid-19-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
https://www.sba.gov/blog/2024/2024-11/10-tips-help-you-get-your-business-ready-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
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/apr/10/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
https://www.sba.gov/article/2017/apr/12/confirmation-hearing-opening-statement-prepared-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
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/business-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
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/bringing-people-together-again-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
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/keene-desire-make-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
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/nov/09/report-veteran-owned-small-businesses-face-more-financing-challenges-non-veteran-small-businesses… said Larry Stubblefield, Associate Administrator of the SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development. “This report highlights the value of SBA-partnered resources like the Boots to Business … rates at the most popular lenders, and the amount of SBA-guaranteed loans they have received has increased more … -
Miller’s BBQ Baked Beans Expanding Market Footprint & Eyes Canada
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/millers-bbq-baked-beans-expanding-market-footprint-eyes-canada… guidance on how to grow her business. When she heard that SBA’s Emerging Leaders Program was designed to help owners of … out to local resources for assistance, including the SBA and the Kansas SBDC at Wichita State for marketing and … She participated in the 2019 cohort of executives in SBA’s Emerging Leaders Program with the goal of developing a … -
What I Learned About Business From a Girl Scout Cookie Entrepreneur
https://www.sba.gov/blog/what-i-learned-about-business-girl-scout-cookie-entrepreneur… plan or even a real strategy. 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 When I … starting my own business.” Perhaps she’ll come back to SBA for help! Managing a Business Starting a Business … -
Bare Life, Promoting Good Health
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/bare-life-promoting-good-health… to meet product demand she needed assistance with an SBA line of credit as well as the one-on-one business advising from our SBA CT Small Business Development Center’s Business Advisor, … is happening through the COVID-19 pandemic in which the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury … -
World Trade Month Go Global Webinar Series
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/may/09/world-trade-month-go-global-webinar-series… Dial-In: 888-843-9207 Passcode: 4 7 6 2 2 4 7 Utilize the SBA Export Business Planner to help prepare your export … backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the … services to people through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private … -
Wonderlyn Murphy followed in the Footsteps of Her Father to 8(a) Certification
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/wonderlyn-murphy-followed-footsteps-her-father-8a-certification… Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business with the SBA; as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise with the … business to the next level ,” said Murphy. “ Through the SBA 8 (a) program, I was availed resources and opportunities … 8(a) Graduate of the Year for Massachusetts as part of the SBA’s 2023 National Small Business Week Awards, “ I would … -
Closing the Door on a Dream Opens the Doors to Many More in Oregon
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/closing-door-dream-opens-doors-many-more-oregon… on their entrepreneurial journey. Cecil learned about the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program soon after registering … applied for and was accepted into the program in 2015. The SBA 8(a) Program is a nine-year program offering a broad … With the help of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), an SBA-backed loan that helps businesses keep their workforce … -
Ellensburg Family-owned Preschool Pivots to E-commerce During Pandemic
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/ellensburg-family-owned-preschool-pivots-e-commerce-during-pandemic… Center (SBDC) . The Washington SBDC, a part of the SBA Resource Partner Network , is a network of more than 40 … “I have received so much valuable help from the SBA by working with the SBDC on so many levels,” Gillaspy … In May 2023, Jack and Jill’s House was named the SBA Seattle District Rural Small Business of the Year. … -
Former Solon-based Manufacturer to Pay $6M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Paycheck Protection Program
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/05/22/former-solon-based-manufacturer-pay-6m-resolve-false-claims-act-allegations-relating-paycheck… was launched through the Small Business Administration (SBA), with the enactment of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and … the Northern District of Ohio, with assistance from the SBA’s Office of General Counsel (SBA-OGC) and Office of Inspector General (SBA-OIG). Trial …