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… a market opportunity in the area. “There wasn’t a lot of small businesses in the community. There is only a limited … process of becoming a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified 8(a) company. The SBA’s 8(a) business-development program helps provide a level …

… Today, the ORMS team plays a critical role in helping SBA lenders confidently evaluate environmental risk tied to … Like many business owners, he navigated the uncertainty of the pandemic by securing a vital PPP loan in 2020 and … online platform—momentum that led to Derek being named the SBA 2026 National Small Business Person of the Year.  Looking …

… you need to update it in these key places. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the Business Credit Insiders Circle. He is a business … manner but also protects your business from potential identity theft. Business Credit Reporting Agencies – Each …

… systems company continues to grow. 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 Melissa …

… this Detroit area small business is Kathleen Eberle, one of the few female CEOs making a difference in Motor City. She … Properties, dba NPO Transportation. Kathleen turned to the SBA to help her network and build her skills as a small … a great community in Michigan because of our fantastic SBA Resource Partners. I sought help from the Great Lakes …

… with Workforce Training Program Barbara Smith, owner of Cincinnati-based steel fabrication and erection company, … to launch Journey Steel in 2009. Smith has used SBA resources every step of the way in her business growth. … To help prepare for government contracting, she tapped an SBA-powered  Procurement Technical Assistance Cente r and …

… Living the American Dream Jeannette Coronado, CEO of JIRACOR, started her business in 2011 along with her … for her and her company. Since she started working with SBA, she has been able to become a certified 8(a) company in … own office building space through the assistance of an SBA 504 Loan guarantee. The firm has also utilized EIDL and …

… A Steady Stream of Trekkers Remembering Route 66 Linda Riley owns the Rusty … 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 …

… Founder of Lender Service Provider Pleads Guilty 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 …

… 3D Print Technology Pioneer Samantha Snabes and the Makings of re:3D Samantha Snabes is an innovator, creator, and social … 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 …

… Imports A chance encounter in 2013 sparked the beginning of what would become Velour Imports, experts in supplying … conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Houston District office, Brooke had become familiar with … in the Caribbean. In December 2017, Brooke attended a SBA Lender Matchmaking event where she met representatives …

… - Main Street thrives. This tax season, thousands of small businesses are seeing record refunds and benefits … leverage their windfall to expand, hire, and invest. The SBA has heard from hundreds of job creators who are seeking … small businesses will turn to reliable lending through SBA’s flagship 7(a) and 504 loan programs to help them expand …

… BJ Hunt. Rick Goehring and BJ Hunt each had dreams of starting a craft-brewery years before they met. They … 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 …

… shopping season. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small … alone:  Recent research suggests the overwhelming majority of independently owned businesses attribute more than a … time of the year by following these tips from the SBA. Extend your hours. Opening earlier and closing later …

… Week First-Ever Virtual Conference WASHINGTON - As part of National Small Business Week, April 29 – May 5, the U.S. … 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     …