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Attorney and Entrepreneur Revitalizes Communities and Creates Jobs in Southeastern Kentucky
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/attorney-entrepreneur-revitalizes-communities-creates-jobs-southeastern-kentucky… assistance for these small businesses. So, he contacted an SBA Resource Partner, the Kentucky Small Business … and technical assistance. KHIC is also a very active SBA lender and approved an SBA microloan for Josh’s first project. The Old City Hall … -
U.S. Small Business Administration and Public Private Strategies Institute Announce Launch of New Engagement Series, Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/mar/15/us-small-business-administration-public-private-strategies-institute-announce-launch-new-engagement… – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) announced … Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman . “The SBA is proud to launch Building a Better America: A Small … to bit.ly/BBASBRC. Cosponsorship Authorization # 22-13-C. SBA’s participation in this Cosponsored Activity is not an … -
Reyes Diesel Just Got Bigger and Better
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/reyes-diesel-just-got-bigger-better… can be achieved one step at a time. With Reyes Diesel, the SBA was there at each step to offer support. As this … over the years. Using the funding they received from an SBA 7(a) loan, the Reyes moved out of their former … would not have been possible without the assistance of the SBA. The facility houses eight work bays, which are big … -
2023 New Hampshire Veteran-Owned Business of the Year is Rick Page of R.A. Page Farmhouse Furniture of Laconia
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/2023-new-hampshire-veteran-owned-business-year-rick-page-ra-page-farmhouse-furniture… U.S. Air Force, his creative side appeared in a different form where he served as a musician providing that much needed … planners making them a perfect fit for entrepreneurship. SBA recognizes this and provides support and programs to … veterans to start and grow small businesses. In 2022, SBA reports that veterans own 2.4 million businesses, employ … -
Angelene Ripley Wright Named 2024 Oklahoma Small Business Person of the Year
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/angelene-ripley-wright-named-2024-oklahoma-small-business-person-year… Pedraza-Schmitt, Oklahoma District Director, said. “SBA is proud to have played a small role in this success … in the Tulsa area. Wright purchased the business with an SBA loan and was helped through the COVID-19 pandemic with … Business Week and for other event information, visit www.sba.gov/NSBW . 2024 Oklahoma Award Winners Oklahoma … -
Bergen County Company Settles Matter Alleging Receipt of Improper CARES Act Loans
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/09/22/bergen-county-company-settles-matter-alleging-receipt-improper-cares-act-loans… of Improper CARES Act Loans Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, Audit … States in the settlement agreement: In January 2021, Ulma Form Works, Inc. (Ulma) applied for and received a $2 million … McCall-Brathwaite, Eastern Regional Office, and the SBA’s Office of General Counsel for their assistance in this … -
Defense Contractor President Sentenced to 48 Months in Bribery Scheme
https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/01/16/defense-contractor-president-sentenced-48-months-bribery-scheme… to 48 Months in Bribery Scheme Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, Audit … most of the work to non-8(a) companies in violation of the SBA 8(a) rules. Soriano also exploited competitive contracting through the SBA 8(a) program to benefit Intellipeak over other … -
Gabriel Wander - A Man on a Mission
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/gabriel-wander-man-mission… needed funding to keep up the momentum and turned to the SBA for a Revolving Line of Credit. That financial assistance … and compliance requirements. Wander found the SBA San Antonio District Office Business Opportunity … executive team. Wander speaks of his experience with the SBA, stating that “SBA has been absolutely instrumental in … -
OH! What a saving grace
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/oh-what-saving-grace… and Accounting Services, who gave her information on the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). This was just what … both and was approved for a $3,800 PPP Loan and a $30,000 SBA EIDL. Anita stated, “my business is a huge portion of my … -
Two People Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $300,000 in COVID-19 Relief Money
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/05/29/two-people-sentenced-stealing-nearly-300000-covid-19-relief-money… scheme, Driver received 10% of the funds disbursed by the SBA and participating lenders. In total, Schneider, Driver, … a time when many businesses were fighting to survive. The SBA, FBI, the U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to hold … government aid for personal gain.” “Those who exploited SBA’s pandemic relief programs for personal gain will be held … -
President Trump Proclaims National Small Business Week September 20-26
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/sep/23/president-trump-proclaims-national-small-business-week-september-20-26… award ceremony will commence Tuesday, September 22, with SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announcing the 2020 … National Small Business Person of the Year . Hosted by the SBA , the annual event honors the nation’s top small … backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the … -
President Trump Proclaims National Small Business Week September 20-26
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/sep/21/president-trump-proclaims-national-small-business-week-september-20-26… award ceremony will commence Tuesday, September 22, with SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announcing the 2020 … National Small Business Person of the Year . Hosted by the SBA , the annual event honors the nation’s top small … backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the … -
Veterans Business Outreach Centers Success Stories
https://www.sba.gov/blog/veterans-business-outreach-centers-success-stories… Center (VBOC) U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … LLC (NHV) Service History: U.S. Army, Colonel (ret.) SBA Programs used: VBOC, SBA Loans, 7J, training, seminars, Mentor-Protege Program, … -
Report 16-11: Management Advisory Memorandum
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-16-11-report-16-11-management-advisory-memorandum… 16-11, which provides the Small Business Administration (SBA) with early notification of issues identified as part of … to support that it approved the loan in accordance with SBA’s origination and closing requirements. Specifically, the lender did not comply with material SBA requirements regarding new construction of and … -
Management Advisory Memorandum 16-19
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-16-19-management-advisory-memorandum-16-19… 16-19, which provides the Small Business Administration (SBA) with early notification of issues identified as part of … review. We identified material lender non-compliance with SBA’s loan origination and closing requirements. Specifically, the lender neither ensured SBA loan proceeds were used for an eligible purpose nor … -
Audit Report 14-16: Effectiveness and Timeliness of the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Loan Closing and Disbursement Processes
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-14-16-audit-report-14-16-effectiveness-timeliness-hurricane-sandy-disaster-loan-closing-disbursement… being performed prior to disbursement, and whether the SBA met its strategic goal of making initial disbursements … of executed closing documents. The OIG found that the SBA closed and disbursed Hurricane Sandy disaster loans in … performance standards. The OIG also determined that the SBA obtained all required closing documents during the … -
Audit Report 14-03: Opportunities Exist to Further Improve Quality and Timeliness of HUBZone Certifications
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-14-03-audit-report-14-03-opportunities-exist-further-improve-quality-timeliness-hubzone-certifications… to determine whether the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) HUBZone program certification process provides assurance … to a full document review and we found that SBA properly certified 9 of 12 firms reviewed. However, the OIG identified three firms the SBA certified even when the firms did not meet all of the … -
Audit Evaluation Report 14-08: Improvement is Needed to Ensure Effective Quality Control at Loan Operation Centers
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-14-08-audit-evaluation-report-14-08-improvement-needed-ensure-effective-quality-control-loan-operation… were being completed. The OIG determined that while the SBA had made significant progress in implementing a quality … functions. Additionally, the OIG determined that the SBA discontinued regularly scheduled quality reviews at the … as required. Finally, the OIG determined that the SBA’s quality assurance program, responsible for ensuring … -
Report 8-11 – Withdrawal of Disaster Loan Applications to Individuals and Businesses Impacted by the Gulf Coast Hurricanes
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-8-11-report-8-11-withdrawal-disaster-loan-applications-individuals-businesses-impacted-gulf-coast… that were withdrawn by the Small Business Administration (SBA) during calendar year 2006. We initiated the audit in response to complaints by two former SBA employees that the Agency unnecessarily withdrew loan … Our audit objectives were to determine (1) whether SBA inappropriately withdrew loan applications prior to loan …