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U.S. Small Business Administration

Jul 23, 2024

New clean energy initiative announced for small businesses

A new Green Lender Initiative to enroll additional climate lenders in federal loan programs has been announced by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Jul 18, 2024

National pitch competition for U.S. small businesses launched by SCORE

A national pitch competition for U.S. small businesses has been launched by SCORE.

Local hospitals still seeing patients through CrowdStrike cybersecurity outage. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
Jul 15, 2024

SBA offers cybersecurity grants for training small businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced $3 million in new funding under the Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program. 

May 9, 2024

New SBA rules will benefit returning citizens’ efforts to start and run a business

The Biden-Harris Administration has finalized a new rule removing restrictions on programs preventing returning citizens from being eligible for SBA-backed loans.

Apr 2, 2024

Fulton Bank named 2024 Export Lender of the Year

Fulton Bank, N.A. was named one of two U.S. Small Business Administration's 2024 Export Lender of the Year Award winners. 

Small Business Administration lenders can now accept applications for the new 7(a) Working Capital Pilot Program. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
Apr 1, 2024

SBA offers disaster relief to South Central Pa. small businesses

Small businesses in South Central Pennsylvania affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse are eligible to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) up to $2 million from the U.S. Small Business Administration starting today. 

DEP is offering grants for environmental education. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
Feb 21, 2024

SBA offers grants for entrepreneurial training for women veterans

Nonprofit organizations and private sector firms can compete for grants of up to $300,000 to provide entrepreneurial training to women veterans. 

Jan 12, 2024

SBA reports new business applications reach record high numbers

New Census data shows a record-high 5.5 million new business applications were filed in 2023, marking the third straight year of historic small business growth under the Biden Administration. 

Jan 9, 2024

Small Business Administration holds Growth Accelerator Fund Competition

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the opening of the 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC), which offers funds to advance R&D from ideas to market. 

Dec 12, 2023

SBA holds summit to share resources for small businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration is bringing business leaders together for a free summit to exchange ideas and access information, resources and capital Dec. 13-14. 

Dec 6, 2023

Federal campaign encourages small business shopping

The federal government is throwing its weight behind promoting small business shopping this holiday season. 

Nov 3, 2023

SBA spotlights small businesses for awards

The Small Business Administration is seeking applicants for the 2024 National and District Small Business Week Awards.