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The Small Business Administration is a United States federal agency established in 1953 by the Small Business Act. The SBA is dedicated to assisting and supporting small business and entreprenuers. The SBA carries out its mission through a variety of programs including providing financial and federal contract procurement assistance, management assistance, and specialized outreach to women, minorities and armed forces veterans. less -

What the SBA’s 8(a) program audit means for small businesses

Clark Hill PLC on 7/18/2025

SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler recently announced a comprehensive audit of the 8(a) Business Development (BD) program. While the full scope and implications are still unfolding, it’s crucial for participants, applicants,...more

Upcoming Deadlines for LA Fires Assistance and Relief

Snell & Wilmer on 3/7/2025

Deadlines are quickly approaching this month for federal and local aid available to individuals and businesses impacted by the Los Angeles fires. Descriptions of aid available and the deadlines to apply are detailed below....more

Renewable Energy and Efficiency Grants and Loan Guarantees Available to Agricultural and Rural Small Businesses

Clark Hill PLC on 10/9/2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business-Cooperative Service is currently accepting applications for the Rural Energy for America Program (“REAP Program”). The REAP Program provides grants, guaranteed loans, and...more

Second Draw Paycheck Protection Program Loans: Answers to Employers’ Frequently Asked Questions

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 3/1/2021

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2021 includes a provision that modified and extended the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Specifically, Section 311 of the Additional...more

COVID-19 Relief in 2021: What Small Businesses Need to Know

PilieroMazza PLLC on 2/3/2021

The recent $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package is delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals. The related legislation, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, provided more than $300 billion in aid for...more

[Webinar] COVID-19 Relief in 2021: What Small Businesses Need to Know - February 2nd, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

PilieroMazza PLLC on 1/15/2021

Consolidated Appropriations Act: Additional Paycheck Protection Program Loans

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP on 1/12/2021

Our previous articles have summarized the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) created under the Federal CARES Act: CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program Loans, CARES Act: Loan Applications, and CARES Act: Loan Forgiveness...more

Congress Passes $900 Billion Relief Act and Revises the PPP

Gould + Ratner LLP on 1/4/2021

After months of intense negotiations, Congress passed a new relief bill this week. Assuming President Trump signs the bill, or Congress overrides a veto, it delivers change just in time for the new year. Tucked into the...more

COVID-19 Policy Update #21

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 5/26/2020

Leaders of Small Business Committee Reach Consensus on Bill to Extend PPP Loan Deadline, Senate Fails to Clear Measure by Unanimous Consent as Phase 4 Negotiations Likely to Dominate June - Bipartisan leaders of the Senate...more

U.S. Paycheck Protection Program Loan Recipients: Risks of Qui Tam Actions under the False Claims Act

Goodwin on 5/18/2020

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), making available nearly $350 billion in loan funding to small businesses impacted by...more

CARES Act 3.5 - Additional Funding for Paycheck Protection Program and SBA Disaster Loans

Dentons on 5/1/2020

The Paycheck Protection Program, originally established as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), has provided economic relief to many businesses impacted by the coronavirus. The CARES Act...more

Financial Services Weekly Roundup: April (Liquidity) Showers Bring May Borrower Protection

Goodwin on 4/24/2020

In this Issue: Senate Votes to Expand Paycheck Protection Program; FHFA (Finally) Addresses Liquidity Concerns for Mortgage Servicers. Yesterday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation providing $484 billion in...more

Federal Response to COVID-19

Mintz - ML Strategies on 3/16/2020

In response to the ongoing coronavirus epidemic, the federal government has taken several actions in recent days. The most consequential are: the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (signed...more

Weekly Update Newsletter - March 2020

PilieroMazza PLLC on 3/6/2020

CLIENT ALERT: FAR Council Changes Rules Regarding Small Business Rerepresentation / Recertification and Multiple Award Contracts - On February 27, 2020, the FAR Council published a final rule that amends the Federal...more

Blog: Opportunities for Small Businesses in the Government Market

Cooley LLP on 1/29/2015

The US Government is the single largest purchaser of goods and services in the world, and its annual goal is to award 23% of its prime contract dollars to small businesses. For fiscal 2013, that amounted to nearly $84...more

New Penalties for Misrepresentations From Small Business Government Contractors

Foley & Lardner LLP on 7/30/2013

Under a final rule effective August 27, 2013, small businesses, including those in the automotive industry, that willfully misrepresent their small business size status for the purpose of soliciting or obtaining a federal...more

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