SBA’s Lender Match tool can help connect minority owned businesses with an SBA approved CDFI’s and small lenders. What you need to know for the SBA Lender Match Answer some questions about your business. In about 2 days, you will receive an email with information about lenders who are interested in your loan. Then, youRead more

September 27 is the 10 year anniversary of the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) What is STEP? STEP is a program that helps Small Businesses obtain worldwide success. The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 created STEP as a partnership with the United States and territories to help small businesses grow and expand internationally. STEPRead more

If you come across any SBA emails, make sure to confirm it is a genuine email from the SBA. There are scammers on the loose trying to steal people’s private information by sending out authentic looking emails. You can confirm if the email is real by contacting, 800-659-2955, 800-877-8339 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov Check out sba.gov/covidfraudalert,Read more

FMCSA Grants Extension of CDL/CLP/Medical Certificates Waiver This week, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended the CDL/CLP/Medical Certificates waiver that was set to expire on Dec. 31. FMCSA recognizes that backlogs remain at State Driver’s License Agencies (SDLA) across the country. In addition, the Agency noted a resurgence of stay-at-home orders and otherRead more