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… General William W. Kirk Appointed Chairman of CIGIE’s Pandemic Response Accountability Committee WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Inspector General … General William W. Kirk Appointed Chairman of CIGIE’s Pandemic Response Accountability Committee …
… From Army Service to Historic Restoration in the Nation’s Capital For Bob Markarian of Northwood, New Hampshire, the path to becoming the 2026 SBA Veteran‑Owned Small Business of the Year was shaped by a lifetime of hard … part‑time jobs, and volunteer service, Bob served in the U.S. Army in Europe, later earning his degree from UMass. He …
… and information websites reaching over 6 million small business owners, stakeholders and entrepreneurs annually, including Small Business Trends , a daily publication about small …
… backpacking food in Alaska and beyond. She founded Heather’s Choice Meals for Adventuring in 2014 to provide healthy … however, she had many questions about running a business. After starting her business, Kelly came into contact with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and scheduled an …
… fluids. Leonardite Products ships to customers across the U.S. and exports to 12 countries worldwide. The operation had … Leveraging several SBA loan programs and the North Dakota Small Business Development Center, Harms has met the …
… Fieldstone Animal Inn, Millersville, MD When something’s “for the dogs,” it’s usually a bad thing. Well not so at Fieldstone Animal Inn. They pamper pooches, cats and small mammals, creating a safe, comfortable place for pets to stay, play and train. Since purchasing the business 18 years ago, Anna and Charles Radle have …
… Administrator in February 2025. He oversees the SBA’s operations throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Mr. Coleman rejoins SBA after serving as … vice president at Mercury Public Affairs working with small business, non-profit, and corporate clients. He has …
… and NAICS Sector 44 45, Retail Trade The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a final rule that … of Federal regulatory and other programs that use the SBA’s size standards. Such benefits may include, but are not … SBA issues a rule to change employee based size standards for wholesale trade and retail trade industries. …
… Audit Report 13-20: Evaluation of SBA’s 2012 Cash Gifts This report assesses whether the SBA was … September 30, 2013, the OIG issued Audit Report 13-20, The Small Business Administration’s Controls Over Cash Gifts. The SBA … whether the SBA was following established procedures for soliciting, accepting, holding, and utilizing cash gifts …
… for a subsequent SBIC license Policy guidance To Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Licensees, … Introduction. This letter is intended to clarify the U.S Small Business Administration’s (SBA) examination … seeking a leverage commitment or submitting an application for a subsequent SBIC license …
… Mississippi Chef was able to stabilize and expand his business during the COVID-19 pandemic. “From the start of the … about the SBA COVID-19 relief options that offered help to small businesses affected by COVID-19. Nick applied for EIDL, … a different concept for my business in place and that's when from my hands to your kitchen was created. My team and …
… ROM 11-03 - America’s Recovery Capital Loans Were Not Originated And Closed In … Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). The Recovery Act provided the Small Business Administration (SBA) with $730 million to expand the … ROM 11-03 - America’s Recovery Capital Loans Were Not Originated And Closed In …
… Reports, and General News Click Here to View the Original U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Press Release A California man … guilty yesterday for his role in a scheme to defraud the Small Business Administration (SBA) out of $15.9 million in … California Man Pleads Guilty for Role in $15.9M COVID-19 Fraud Scheme …
… which went a long way to building the foundation to their business. By the mid-90s, the operation outgrew the garage … business for survival. In 2009 with the help of the SBA’s 504 loan program, they were able to refinance their debt … relief programs came through and became a LIFELINE for the small business, allowing the Sullivans to utilize these vital …