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Keene Perspectives owners awarded VT Small Business Persons of the Year
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/keene-perspectives-owners-awarded-vt-small-business-persons-year… Development Center. The business has had a variety of SBA support including the VtSBDC, a 7a startup loan and … Keene graduated from Emerging Leaders, a seven-month SBA sponsored class where she learned to create a three-year … leading the way from across Vermont,” said Mike Vlacich, SBA New England Regional Administrator. “Small businesses … -
With Change Comes Hope & Opportunity
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/feb/14/change-comes-hope-opportunity… This is Administrator Carranza’s second tenure at the SBA. She served as Deputy Administrator from 2006-2009. … small business ownership. She was nominated to lead the SBA while serving as the 44th Treasurer of the United States. … Administrator Carranza is uniquely qualified to lead the SBA. Under Administrator Carranza’s leadership, we are … -
Marching Toward #VetBiz Success During National Veterans Small Business Week
https://www.sba.gov/blog/marching-toward-vetbiz-success-during-national-veterans-small-business-week… and determination. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has observed America’s veteran-owned small businesses as … ways. Through resources, events, and mentoring, the SBA is dedicated to empowering veteran and military spouse … they’ve learned to propel their businesses forward. The SBA is committed to providing a variety of resources through … -
Sweet Auburn Bread Company
https://www.sba.gov/success-stories/sweet-auburn-bread-company… of running her business, she continued to reach out the SBA Georgia District Office and other resource partners for assistance. In 2008, Chef Sonya graduated from the SBA Georgia District Office’s inaugural SBA Emerging Leaders class , which was called the Emerging … -
Audit of New York Small Business Center’s Phase 2 Technical Assistance Grant
https://www.sba.gov/document/report-17-09-audit-new-york-small-business-centers-phase-2-technical-assistance-grant… Act of 2013 gave the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) Office of Entrepreneurial Development (OED) $19 … partners in two phases. We audited the $6.2 million grant SBA awarded to NYSBDC for Phase 2 to determine whether NYSBDC … and not specific to Hurricane Sandy technical assistance. SBA partially agreed with three recommendations and disagreed … -
SAS Automation “Holds” Its Own In International Market
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/sas-automation-holds-its-own-international-market… known as robotic End-of-Arm Tooling. With the help of SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program, the small business is … companies think that they are too small to export, but the SBA STEP program helps small businesses hold their own … with this style of tooling for plastic injection molding, SBA’s exporting programs help us to meet and grow with that … -
President Trump Proclaims National Small Business Week May 5 – 11
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/feb/06/president-trump-proclaims-national-small-business-week-may-5-11… Business Week events will continue through May 11, with SBA Acting Administrator Chris Pilkerton hosting additional … backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the … delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private … -
Does Your Small Business Qualify?
https://www.sba.gov/blog/does-your-small-business-qualify… small business may seem relative but when working with the SBA there are standards to meet. A small business is defined … over the past three years.' Also, all federal agencies use SBA's size standards, and therefore it's important to determine your NACIS code . In addition, SBA defines a U.S. small business concern as: Organized for … -
Protect Your Small Business This Hurricane Season
https://www.sba.gov/blog/protect-your-small-business-hurricane-season… one ever strikes. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … to minimize losses and reduce risks for workers. SBA offers a guide to help you consider how a hurricane might … in a federally declared disaster area, you may qualify for SBA disaster assistance. Check here to see if a disaster has … -
Taking a risk
https://www.sba.gov/blog/taking-risk… best ideas require a leap of faith. 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 … unleashed the power of women entrepreneurs nationwide.” As SBA Administrator, I am making that message my mission. There … -
Celebrating Hispanic entrepreneurs’ growth, resilience
https://www.sba.gov/blog/celebrating-hispanic-entrepreneurs-growth-resilience… Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Read more about Jovita Carranza As we celebrate … my honor to lead the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). I believe it was mi destino to lead the SBA during this historic time. This year, Hispanic small … -
Shop Small in Your Community This Small Business Saturday
https://www.sba.gov/blog/shop-small-your-community-small-business-saturday… retailers are selling Cyber Monday. 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 Your … from 2015 according to a survey released by American Express and the National Federation of Independent … -
Grow Your Business Through Federal Government Contracting
https://www.sba.gov/blog/grow-your-business-through-federal-government-contracting… at the U.S. Census Bureau . Meet size standards. Use the SBA’s Size Standards Tool to determine if your business … some are open only to small businesses that participate in SBA contracting assistance programs . Joint ventures: In this … small businesses to get involved in federal contracting. SBA’s SUB-Net database lists potential subcontracting … -
Celebrate World Trade Month this May
https://www.sba.gov/blog/celebrate-world-trade-month-may… to go global. Don’t know where to start? That’s where the SBA’s Office of International Trade steps in. We, along with … to fund your international sales. In fact, last year the SBA guaranteed $856 million in financing to small business … trade and connects small businesses not just to SBA resources, but also resources at other federal agencies, … -
National Preparedness Month: Evaluate Your Disaster Plan
https://www.sba.gov/blog/national-preparedness-month-evaluate-your-disaster-plan… are protected. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … disaster preparedness. During National Preparedness Month, SBA will host a live webinar on preparing for severe weather, … keep computers and other equipment from falling. Visit the SBA’s emergency preparedness site for more tips and … -
Utah Ringleader of COVID-19 Scheme Sentenced to Prison
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/12/23/utah-ringleader-covid-19-scheme-sentenced-prison… Scheme Sentenced to Prison Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, Audit … to stay in business during the COVID pandemic,” said SBA OIG’s Western Region Acting Special Agent in Charge Tim Larson. “SBA OIG and its law enforcement partners will continue to … -
May is World Trade Month
https://www.sba.gov/blog/may-world-trade-month… assist small businesses reach the global marketplace. The SBA’s export loan programs assist U.S. small businesses to … and services in the global marketplace. Last year, the SBA shattered the record for export finance, providing over … nearly $1.5 billion in STEP-supported sales. In addition, SBA works closely with the U.S. Commercial Service and the … -
Stacy & Adam Stevens Took the Entrepreneurial Leap Together: This Time it’s Her Turn
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/stacy-adam-stevens-took-entrepreneurial-leap-together-time-its-her-turn… “should we, or could we”, to “how do we”. That’s where the SBA loan products came into play and helped their vision … the long-standing business. Through the support of an SBA 7(a) loan, in early 2023, Stacy and Adam became the proud … Products, Inc. Then in late 2023, they closed on an SBA 504 loan through Pursuit CDC to purchase all the property … -
Lisa Shimkat
https://www.sba.gov/person/lisa-shimkat… Operations for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), where she oversees 68 District Offices and 10 Regional … Offices across the country. In this role, she leads the SBA’s nationwide field network, ensuring that small … development programs. She works in collaboration with SBA resource partners, lenders, and local economic …