SBA Hurricane Sandy Loan Approvals Surpass $1 Billion as Congress Makes Additional Funds Available for Recovery

Less than 90 days after Hurricane Sandy struck, the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $1.1 billion in disaster loans to 16,800 residents and businesses in the federally declared states affected by the storm. This milestone comes as Congress passed emergency legislation that will add $799 million to SBA’s disaster assistance program budget…

SBA’s Free Training for Small Businesses Continues in February

The U.S. Small Business Administration continues to offer free Web-Enabled Instructor-Led Training sessions in February. Additional topics have been added to the schedule to allow for further education. The seminars are being offered to eligible individuals or small businesses nationwide, as part of SBA’s efforts to provide relevant training to the small business community. Instructors…