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“Since its founding on July 30, 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.

SBA was officially established in 1953, but its philosophy and mission began to take shape years earlier in a number of predecessor agencies, largely as a response to the pressures of the Great Depression and World War II.” – Our History https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/what-we-do/history

The SBA website has a library full  of documents and videos like this one which explain the purpose and advocacy for small business  https://www.sba.gov/videos/introduction-sba

The District Offices offer many services which include:

  • Free counseling, advice and information on starting a business through the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE).
  • Financial assistance for new or existing businesses through guaranteed loans made by area bank and non-bank lenders.
  • Free consulting services through the network of Small Business Development Centers. SBDCs also conduct training events throughout the district – some require a nominal registration fee.
  • Assistance to businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals through the Minority Enterprise Development Program.
  • Women’s Business Ownership Representatives are available to advise women business owners.
  • Special loan programs are available for businesses involved in international trade.
  • Guaranteed loans are available for credit-worthy veterans.

Each state has at least one district office, some have several district offices.

In our first podcast we mention meeting at SBA sponsored networking events and conferences.

In future podcasts we’ll explain how the SBA has helped us with our businesses and what you can and can’t expect the SBA to do to help you with yours.

 

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