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https://www.sba.gov/blog/sba-recognizes-national-native-american-heritage-month… National Native American Heritage Month November 7, 2018 During National Native American Heritage Month, we … enrolled member of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, it is with great pride that my work focuses on helping to create, … tools needed to successfully start small businesses, and support the growth of existing Native American-owned …
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Common Capital Approved as New Western MA Community Advantage Recovery Loan (CARL) Lender
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/aug/05/common-capital-approved-new-western-ma-community-advantage-recovery-loan-carl-lender… Lenders to provide technical and financial assistance to support small businesses located in underserved areas. The … through Common Capital to the new CARL program, together with traditional Community Advantage and SBA Microloans to help with continued recovery in the region ,” said District … -
5 Tips to Make Your Small Business Social Media Savvy
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-tips-make-your-small-business-social-media-savvy… is considering buying a product or service, they’ll look at the business’s social media accounts to get a better feel … new customers. Social media is an easy way to connect with new customers. One option is buying social media ads, … owners to take our free “ Social Media Marketing ” online course. You can also benefit from SBA resource partner … -
SBA Dedicates $20 Million to New Small Business Export Growth
https://www.sba.gov/article/2023/09/05/sba-dedicates-20-million-new-small-business-export-growth… seeking to grow their businesses and our economy with international trade opportunities. And with these funds, … impact stands as a testament to the SBA's unwavering support of U.S. small businesses seeking to grow their … application process. Individual STEP awards are managed at the local level by state government organizations and … -
SBA Opens a Business Recovery Center in Volusia County to Assist Floridians with Applying for a Disaster Loan for Hurricane Nicole
https://www.sba.gov/article/2023/jan/06/sba-opens-business-recovery-center-volusia-county-assist-floridians-applying-disaster-loan-hurricane… Recovery Center in Volusia County to Assist Floridians with Applying for a Disaster Loan for Hurricane Nicole … and residents affected by losses that occurred from Nov. 7-30, 2022, due to Hurricane Nicole. The BRC will open at 11 … each applicant’s financial condition. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s … -
The SBA Invites You to Small Business Summer School
https://www.sba.gov/blog/sba-invites-you-small-business-summer-school… School June 9, 2022 Summer School is officially in session at the SBA. Find out how the SBA Learning Platform empowers … career. The desire for continuous education is there. But with so much material available all the time, it can be … SBA has you covered with the SBA Learning Platform , an online forum that includes courses on various entrepreneurial … -
May is World Trade Month
https://www.sba.gov/blog/may-world-trade-month… in STEP-supported sales. In addition, SBA works closely with the U.S. Commercial Service and the U.S. Export-Import … United States to provide potential and existing exporters with a unified, one-stop approach to export expansion through … the SBA will still be here with our partners, ready to support American small businesses looking to grow through … -
TN 16429 - SBA Disaster Loan Application Deadline Nears for Tennessee April Tornado; Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center Closed on Memorial Day
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/jun/03/tn-16429-sba-disaster-loan-application-deadline-nears-tennessee-april-tornado-virtual-disaster-loan… 23 deadline. Anyone in the declared counties in Tennessee with damages caused by severe storms, tornadoes, … opportunity to seek assistance. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the … and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, … -
SBA Delivers Crucial Relief Loans to Ohio Businesses Impacted by Youngstown Explosion
https://www.sba.gov/article/2024/10/09/sba-delivers-crucial-relief-loans-ohio-businesses-impacted-youngstown-explosion… to a letter from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on Oct. 7, 2024, requesting a disaster declaration by the SBA. … impacted by the explosion” said Administrator Guzman. “With today’s announcement, we stand committed to providing … loan disbursement. For more information and to apply online visit sba.gov/disaster . Applicants may also call … -
READOUT: SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman Celebrates National Veterans Small Business Week with Visits to College Park, Maryland, and Syracuse, New York
https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/nov/05/readout-sba-administrator-isabella-casillas-guzman-celebrates-national-veterans-small-business-week… Guzman Celebrates National Veterans Small Business Week with Visits to College Park, Maryland, and Syracuse, New York … National Veterans Small Business Week, delivering remarks at the grand openings of the Veterans Business Outreach … Business Week and throughout the year, SBA is proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families at all … -
Statement from SBA Administrator Guzman on Hurricane Ian
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/oct/03/statement-sba-administrator-guzman-hurricane-ian… on Hurricane Ian: “The SBA, in close coordination with FEMA and our state and local partners, is continuously … the affected families and first responders who continue to support them and lead rescue efforts. And, our hearts are … in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance at www.DisasterAssistance.gov , by calling 800-621-FEMA … -
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Illinois Affected by Severe Storm and Flooding
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/oct/18/sba-offers-disaster-assistance-businesses-residents-illinois-affected-severe-storm-flooding… providing federal disaster loans swiftly and efficiently, with a customer-centric approach to help businesses and … forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or download the FEMA mobile … hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services) or sending … -
SBA Adds New Haven County, Connecticut to Disaster Declaration For Remnants of Hurricane Ida; Businesses and Residents Eligible to Apply
https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/dec/15/sba-adds-new-haven-county-connecticut-disaster-declaration-remnants-hurricane-ida-businesses… to wear a face mask. Homeowners and renters may meet with an SBA Customer Service Representative at any FEMA … each applicant’s financial condition. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s … and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, … -
SBA Adds Four Primary Counties to Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Ian
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/oct/03/sba-adds-four-primary-counties-disaster-declaration-hurricane-ian… "Our team is already on the ground actively coordinating with FEMA and other emergency response officials to provide … each applicant’s financial condition. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s … hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services) or sending … -
TN 15939 - June 17 is Deadline for Tennessee Private NonProfits To Apply for SBA Physical Damage Disaster Loans
https://www.sba.gov/article/2019/may/20/tn-15939-june-17-deadline-tennessee-private-nonprofits-apply-sba-physical-damage-disaster-loans… other business assets. The interest rate is 2.75 percent with terms up to 30 years. Applicants may be eligible for a … any physical property damage. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s … and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, … -
7 Ideas for Marketing to Existing Customers
https://www.sba.gov/blog/7-ideas-marketing-existing-customers… 7 Ideas for Marketing to Existing Customers May 24, 2016 When small business owners think about marketing, … reach out to your existing customers and convince them to buy more from you? Here are 7 ideas to try. Gather data on … that serve as an ongoing reminder of your business — with the added bonus of alerting customers to new products, … -
SBA Announces New Board Chair and Selection of New Members for the National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board
https://www.sba.gov/article/2022/aug/25/sba-announces-new-board-chair-selection-new-members-national-small-business-development-center… opportunity in communities across America, especially in support of those small businesses hardest hit by the pandemic … growing climate disasters," said Administrator Guzman . "With equity as our North Star, I look forward to working with the board and the entire SBDC network overall to … -
Record Holiday Spending and Consumer Turnout Underscore Rising Confidence in Trump Economy
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/12/04/record-holiday-spending-consumer-turnout-underscore-rising-confidence-trump-economy… Americans shopped in-store – a 2.6% increase over 2024. “With record engagement this past weekend, and record spending … up 3% from 2024, and 136 million consumers shopped online, up 9% from last year. Small Business Saturday alone drew 62.7 million in-store customers, up from 61.1 million in 2024 – … -
GA 15840 - Deadline Approaching in Georgia for SBA Working Capital Loans
https://www.sba.gov/article/2019/jul/12/ga-15840-deadline-approaching-georgia-sba-working-capital-loans… financial losses as a direct result of this disaster. With the exception of aquaculture enterprises, SBA cannot … and terms up to 30 years. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s … and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, … -
SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza Appoints Senior Executives to Champion Agency's Mission and Enhance Services for America's 30 Million Small Businesses
https://www.sba.gov/article/2020/jul/16/sba-administrator-jovita-carranza-appoints-senior-executives-champion-agencys-mission-enhance… to Deputy Chief of Staff comes after two years of service at the SBA, during which time he held two titles: White House … legal negotiations, and appearances and consultations with other government and non-governmental entities. Keith … to meet the needs of America’s small business community, support the President’s initiatives and SBA’s strategic plan, …