Small Business

FFIEC: Federal Financial Institutions Regulatory Agencies Announce Availability of 2016 Small Business, Small Farm and Community Development Lending Data

The three federal banking agency members of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) with Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) responsibilities — the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency — announced today the availability of data on small business, small…

SBA: Shop “Small” this Saturday

SBA Administrator Linda McMahon calls on Americans to shop local small businesses on Saturday, November 25 Linda McMahon, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is reminding Americans that shopping  on Small Business Saturday supports America’s thriving small businesses. “Small Business Saturday is about supporting local businesses and creating jobs in communities all across America,”…

FEMA: Resources for Smart Rebuilding After Hurricane Irma

If your property was damaged by Hurricane Irma, there are resources available to help you build back stronger and safer to prevent damage from future disasters. Start repairs to make your home safe and livable again as soon as possible. Get a building permit from your local building department before beginning structural work. As you…

FDIC: Banker Teleconference Series: Small Business Resources for Community Banks

Printable Format: FIL-59-2017 – PDF (PDF Help) Summary: The FDIC will discuss small business resources and research pertinent to community banks, including the Money Smart for Small Businesses financial education program; the FDIC’s Small Business Lending Survey; and Community Reinvestment Act consideration for small business lending, services, and investments. A teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday,…

FEMA: Two Weeks Remain for Homeowners, Renters and Businesses in Florida to Apply for Disaster Assistance

If you are a Florida homeowner, renter or business owner who sustained property damage or loss caused by Hurricane Irma you have two weeks left to register and apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to register for assistance from FEMA and to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)…

SBA: Most Active Surety Partners for FY17 Named

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today its most active surety companies and agencies for fiscal year (FY) 2017, which contributed to increases in the Surety Bond Guarantee (SBG) Program’s activity. “FY2017 yielded impressive numbers that would not have been possible without our top performing surety partners and bond agencies,” said Peter Gibbs, Acting Director for…

SBA: DFW Small Businesses Receive Record Lending of Over $1 Billion for a Consecutive Third Year

Herbert Austin, District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)’s Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) District Office announced today that fiscal year 2017 lending in the district’s 72 counties reached over $1.187 billion to 2062 small businesses. “This is another major milestone for the DFW district” said Austin. “For the third year in a row our…

Census Bureau: 2014 Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs Exporting Firms Summary Released

Today the U.S. Census Bureau released data findings from the 2014 Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs Exporting Firms Summary. The data are contained in three tables that cover export destination, receipt size of firm and the employment size of the firm by the exporting status, gender, ethnicity, race and veteran status of the firm. The tables…

SBA: 20 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Recipients Announced

The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today 20 winners of the fourth Growth Accelerator Fund competition. The accelerators represent a broad set of industries and sectors from manufacturing to tech start-ups to farming with a diversified range of demographic groups. Each organization will receive from the SBA a cash prize of $50,000. In accepting these…

SBA: Celebrating National Veterans Small Business Week 2017 Oct. 30 through Nov. 3

The U.S. Small Business Administration will celebrate veteran, service member, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouse entrepreneurs during National Veterans Small Business Week, Oct. 30-Nov. 3. “Veteran-owned businesses are a critical pillar of the U.S. economy as they contribute more than $1.14 trillion to the nation’s annual total sales and receipts,” SBA Administrator…