Small business start-ups largest in Southeast

ATLANTA - The Southeast has the largest number of small business start-ups in the country with new business applications reach a record 16 million. Release: Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)  joins SBA…

SBA Administrator receives Small Business Champion Award

Photo: Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman (R) poses with Operation HOPE CEO John Hope Bryant (L) ATLANTA - SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman accepted the Small Business Champion Award for her leadership and focus on equity.…

SBA delivers over $1.4B in funding to GA…

ATLANTA - The Small Business Administration announces more than $1.4 billion in funding delivered to GA small businesses. Release: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced that the SBA delivered $50 billion in capital, disaster relief, and bonding…

SBA, SGBC will host free Economic Recovery Workshop

VALDOSTA - The U.S. SBA will partner with the South Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce to host Economic Recovery Workshop. Release: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it will partner with the South Georgia…

Lowndes Business Recovery Center permanently closing

LOWNDES, CO. - The U.S. SBA announces the permanent closing of the Business Recovery Center located at the Lowndes County Civic Center. Release: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it is permanently closing its…

SGBC will host Small Business Workshop to assist…

VALDOSTA - The Southern Georgia Black Chambers will host a Small Business Workshop to assist residents and businesses affected by the hurricane. Release: The Southern Georgia Black Chambers (SGBC) announces a Small Business Workshop featuring…

FEMA releases SBA disaster loan information for GA…

VALDOSTA - FEMA releases information on submitting a Small Business Administration disaster loan for Georgia hurricane survivors. Release: Georgia survivors of Hurricane Idalia who apply for disaster assistance from FEMA may be referred to the…