SBA Prioritizes Smallest of Small Businesses in the PPP

Building on a month of strong results, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration are taking steps with the Paycheck Protection Program to further promote equitable relief for America’s mom-and-pop businesses.  The latest round of Paycheck Protection Program funding opened one month ago and already the Biden Administration has succeeded in making major improvements to the program’s…

SBA Announces New District Director for North Florida

Jacksonville, FLA. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Jon “Malcolm” Richards as the North Florida District Director. He will oversee the implementation of SBA programs and services across the 43 county North Florida territory. Richards replaces Michael Barrera as the District Director. Richards brings a wealth…

SBA to Host Black History Month Live Online Panel February 25

Entrepreneur panel will discuss how to tap SBA’s economic relief programs to help small businesses recover  WHAT:   SBA Black History Month Online Panel: Recognizing the Resilience, Grit and Tenacity of America’s African American Small Business Heroes The  U.S. Small Business Administration will host a live online panel session in celebration of Black History Month for a…

SBA and lenders take more steps to improve Paycheck Protection Program

Loan data shows 1.3 million loans and significant increase to underserved entrepreneurs WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration and lenders are taking more strides to improve the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) so that small businesses can access much needed PPP funds to persevere through the pandemic, recover, and build back better.  The Administration…