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Celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week by Encouraging Small Business Exporting
https://www.sba.gov/blog/celebrating-global-entrepreneurship-week-encouraging-small-business-exporting-0… advantage of growth opportunities in foreign markets. The SBA’s Office of International Trade has taken a number of … take your company global. Once ready to sell abroad, the SBA’s Office of International Trade offers financial … and design international marketing products or campaigns. SBA’s export loan programs also help small businesses and … -
Pies with a Purpose
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/pies-purpose… were forced to close their doors. So, Dawn applied for an SBA COVID-19 EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) to sustain the company. In 2023, Dawn was accepted into the SBA THRIVE program, an executive-level training series … in 2024, Georgia’s Sweet Potato Pie Company was named the SBA Kentucky Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year. … -
How Millennium Press Overcame a Crisis and Near Closure
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/how-millennium-press-overcame-crisis-and-near-closure… the business for survival. In 2009 with the help of the SBA’s 504 loan program, they were able to refinance their … debt over 20 years (including the building). In 2012, the SBA also helped refinance several pieces of equipment over a … program. The Sullivans now had a plan in place, utilizing SBA’s programs to pay down debt faster than it was … -
These Small Business Trends Look to Shape 2024
https://www.sba.gov/blog/2023/2023-11/these-small-business-trends-look-shape-2024… for 2024 is now. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … such as “Understanding Your Customer” and “ Sales,” the SBA Learning Center can help. Customer experience is … patronize businesses that share those values. Luckily, the SBA has some ideas of how you can lower your carbon … -
Travelling All Over The World
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/travelling-all-over-world… how much fun is that?”, she continues with a smile. How SBA resources helped: Stylishly packaged in recycled … and nurse midwife, but friends had told them about the SBA resource partners at the Northwest Indiana Small Business … Export Indiana Accelerator Program, taking advantage of SBA grant funded IN-STEP exporting assistance program and … -
From Soldier to CEO – Marine Veteran Starts Successful Construction Business in Nebraska
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/soldier-ceo-marine-veteran-starts-successful-construction-business-nebraska… contracts and subsequently to get accepted into the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program, a nine-year program … ability to compete effectively. When Arias first came to SBA for assistance, he had newly formed his business and had … benefits. Lisa Tedesco, Deputy District Director for the SBA’s Nebraska District Office, says, “Arias believes you … -
TUESDAY: Obama Cabinet Member to visit Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Blytheville, Ark., as part of Main Street Road Tour
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/jul/01/tuesday-obama-cabinet-member-visit-cape-girardeau-mo-blytheville-ark-part-main-street-road-tour… tour of the city and visits to small businesses. WHAT: SBA Administrator visit to Cape Girardeau, Mo. and … small businesses. MEDIA RSVP: Sophia Kim, Sophia.kim@sba.gov , 202-427-7841 Tuesday, July 5 by 10 a.m. About the … Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 and since January 13, 2012 has … -
A Business that Popped Up
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/business-popped… struggling with time and resource management. What was the SBA solution? Crosier started working with U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) resource partner, the Small Business Development Center … to stay in business. Crosier has recently participated in SBA’s T.H.R.I.V.E. program, designed to help successful small … -
14 Arrested on Complaints Alleging More Than $25 Million in COVID-19 Relief and Small Business Loans Were Fraudulently Obtained
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/05/28/14-arrested-complaints-alleging-more-25-million-covid-19-relief-small-business-loans-were… numerous banks and the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Preferred Lender Program, a program designed to help … $3 million federally guaranteed loan through the SBA’s Preferred Lending Program. Felix Parker, 77, of North … Hotline at (866) 720-5721 or via the NCDF Web Complaint Form at … -
Lovely Lash Company
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/lovely-lash-company… for her entrepreneurial endeavors. Even so, she turned to SBA resource partner, Veterans Business Outreach Center of … her with a marketing plan and connected her with a team of SBA resource partners who, together, helped her find next … when you need guidance, honesty, or a little push. SBA’s partner organizations – Veterans Business Outreach … -
National Small Business Week 2018 to Kick-off in the Nation’s Capital
https://www.sba.gov/article/2018/apr/10/national-small-business-week-2018-kick-nations-capital… innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness. SBA Administrator Linda McMahon will personally present all … on National Small Business Week, please visit http://www.sba.gov/nsbw About the U.S. Small Business … backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the … -
Learn How to Prepare for Disasters During National Preparedness Month Webinar
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/sep/03/learn-how-prepare-disasters-during-national-preparedness-month-webinar… – Director, Preparedness, Communication & Coordination, SBA Office of Disaster Assistance Janice Jucker – Co-Owner, … The SBA provides disaster recovery assistance following a declared disaster in the form of low-interest loans to homeowners, renters, private … -
Circus Tricks & Business Risks
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/circus-tricks-business-risks… the paralysis of Covid and finding support from the SBA that brought her to new heights of success. Lindberg … jobs and stabilizing her business. She leveraged SBA resources to stabilize AOE with a $150,000 Economic … recovery. A true turning point emerged when she secured an SBA 7(a) loan of $230,000 that enabled her to purchase a … -
Painting a Brighter Future for All
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/painting-brighter-future-all… industry. Sousa Signs is being recognized as the ‘2024 SBA NH Manufacturer of the Year’ based on its solid … to East Industrial Park Drive in 2016 with the help of an SBA 504 Loan from Capital Regional Development Council and … great employees. Sousa Signs was also grateful for the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that helped retain this … -
Six expert hurricane season preparedness tips for your business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/six-expert-hurricane-season-preparedness-tips-your-business… who survived multiple disasters. 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 For … more quickly after each event. The Juckers received the SBA’s 2018 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Disaster Recovery. … -
TODAY: Obama Cabinet Member for Small Business to Highlight Federal Resources for Flood-Affected Louisiana Residents
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/aug/25/today-obama-cabinet-member-small-business-highlight-federal-resources-flood-affected-louisiana… Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), today as they tour the flood-impacted areas in … Congressional Delegation will join Vitter and the SBA Administrator at various events throughout the day. WHEN: … RSVP to Cheyenne_Klotz@vitter.senate.gov or Darla.Booker@sba.gov , phone: (817) 627-4654. Please pass along any … -
Assess your business
https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-guide/assess-your-business… to invoice and receive payments electronically. Need help? SBA can help small businesses that are new to government … -
Two Utah Men Charged with Conspiring to Defraud the IRS and the Small Business Administration of $5.5 Million
https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/06/11/two-utah-men-charged-conspiring-defraud-irs-small-business-administration-55-million… Administration of $5.5 Million Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, Audit … Service (IRS) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) through a fictitious payroll and bank fraud scheme. A … COVID-19 relief benefits offered through the IRS and the SBA in 2020 and 2021 to help businesses and employees … -
Designing Woman Creates Spaces Across the Country
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/designing-woman-creates-spaces-across-country-0… certified as a U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Women-Owned Small Business , adding federal, state and … grow revenues by selling in government marketplaces,” said SBA Western Pa. District Director Dr. Kelly Hunt. “Our goal … hit, Coury’s corporate work came to a complete halt. An SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan helped her small …