SBA Region 4 News To Share

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. February 2013 SBA Region IV Office Newsletter Brought to you by the U.S. Small Business Administration's Region IV Office Cassius Butts Regional Administrator U.S. Small Business Administration I am very pleased to introduce to you an initiative we have kicked off in the Southeastern Region of the SBA that is very important and it is very dear to my heart. The SBA district offices located in the 8 Southeastern States are working with my office to reach a goal of signing agreements with each of the 59 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's) located in our region.  The Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM) agreements are representative of the level of commitment of the SBA and the higher education institutions. The purpose is to educate today's youth and minority students of the entrepreneurial opportunities that exist today and to connect these students with resources that can help to fulfill their entrepreneurial dreams.  This initiative is not meant only for business school students, but to all of the students within the college or university.  As we all know, an entrepreneur can come from any department and from any background.  I am honored to be a part of history taking place and to assist the SBA in in reaching the agency's ambitious goals of supporting America's underserved markets.  Please look for an event near you where SBA is partnering with an HBCU.  We encourage your involvement.  SAM Signing at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach SAM Signing with Miles College and Lawson State University in Alabama What Can SBA Do for YOUR Small Business? Please Visit the State-by-State Listing Below: Alabama District Office Tom Todt, District Director Alabama's District Director recently addressed the Alabama Conference of Black Mayors during their meeting in Tuskegee. The Alabama Conference of Black Mayors is part of the World Conference of Mayors, which was founded in 1984 by Johnny Ford, current Mayor of Tuskegee. The attendees, many of whom were newly elected, heard about "The ABCs of SBA", an overview of SBA programs and services, and what impact the SBA could have on their communities.  The two-day conference also addressed broadband challenges in Alabama's Black Belt, and culminated with a tour of the new Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Site at Moton Field. Florida (North) District Office Wilfredo J. Gonzalez, District Director Cassius Butts, SBA Regional Administrator, and Director Willie Gonzalez,  signed a Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM) with Bethune-Cookman University on February 14, 2013. Bethune-Cookman University is a Historically Black University that has been committed to academic excellence and civic engagement in the Daytona Beach community for over 100 years. Interim University President Dr. Edison O. Jackson signed the SAM on behalf of the University. Dr. Weldon Blake, Business Department Chair and Wilfredo J. Gonzalez, North Florida District Director were both instrumental in coordinating the SAM. The event was attended by students, faculty members, and members of the media. The SAM signifies a joint effort by the University and SBA to promote small business through education and community outreach. The signed SAM will allow both entities to work closer together to ensure small minority business interests are adequately addressed in the area. Florida (South) District Office Francisco "Pancho" Marrero, District Director The South Florida District office partnered with the U.S. Commerce Dept. in hosting an Export Outreach Team workshop on Feb. 5.  The workshop was designed to increase understanding of the Export Outreach Team's international trade resources; develop referral protocols and understanding of respective metrics; recognize client trade readiness/ export potential and ongoing discussion of shared clients; and share best practices for client service.  The district's International Trade Officer Charles Long and SBA Regional Manager to Miami's U.S. Export Assistance Center Mary Hernandez did outstanding work in organizing the half-day workshop.  Our ability to renew and strengthen working relationships among our federal, state and local export officials will greatly contribute to attaining the goal of the National Export Initiative to double U.S. exports by the end of 2014. The district office was privileged to host international leaders from Kazakhstan on Feb. 14, who asked to learn more about SBA. The group was visiting Miami as part of an official visit by the Dept. of State and Miami Council for International Visitors.  Deputy District Director Jonel Hein; Assistant District Director for Lender Relations Miguel E. González; Assistant District Director 8(a) Business Development Division Jeffery Campbell; and SBA Regional Manager to Miami's U.S. Export Assistance Center Mary Hernandez shared their areas of expertise with the visitors who will return home with new ideas and insights to improve small business there.   Georgia District Office Terri Denison, District Director  The Georgia District Office will be hosting Eggs over Business,  an Emerging Leaders (formally e200) and Beyond  Alumni Breakfast, on Wednesday, February 27.  The event is designed to encourage continued collaboration of past e200 graduates/community business leaders and to generate interest among alumni to help identify prospective candidates for the class of 2013.  The featured guest speaker Dr. Thomas "Danny" Boston, Professor in the School of Economics at Georgia Tech.  On Thursday, February 28, the district will host an orientation briefing for those interested in the 2013 class of Emerging Leaders and Beyond at 6:00 pm in the Georgia District Office conference room. Please contact SBA's Dorothy Atkins for more information, dorothy.atkins@sba.gov. Kentucky District Office Ralp Ross, District Director Sandi Preston, Paralegal Specialist with the SBA Kentucky District Office, recently received the prestigious 2012 Kentucky Paralegal Association's Founder's Award.  In 1997, the KPA implemented the Founder's Award to recognize outstanding paralegals who have contributed to the enhancement and development of the paralegal field.  Recipients of the award have demonstrated major contributions to the profession above and beyond the normal job requirements and/or been significantly involved in projects, activities or organizations in the paralegal field. Ms. Preston is active in the Kentucky Paralegal Association, the Louisville Association of Paralegals and the Sullivan University Legal Studies Advisory Board.  She is currently an officer in the Federal Alternative Dispute Resolution Council, Inc. and mediates workplace conflict with that group.  Sandi grew up in Belfry, KY and moved to Louisville in 1977.  She started her career with SBA in 1982.  Sandi is married to David Preston, and they have two dogs, Bailey and Beep.  Mississippi District Office Janita Stewart, District Director In an effort to expand interest and participation in the 8(a) and HUBZone Programs, SBA Mississippi will host a Statewide 8(a) Application Conference and HUBZone Program Conference on Thursday, March 28 in Gulfport, MS at the Lyman Community Center 13472 Hwy. 49.  The 8(a) Application Conference is from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  and the HUBZone Conference is from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Pre-registration is required-please see below. If you are interested in SBA's 8(a) and/or HUBZone Program being a key to your success, then these free events are for you. These conferences are designed to target Mississippi firms interested in either of these programs and should meet basic eligibility criteria.  More information on eligibility may be found at www.sba.gov, look under "Most Popular" and click on How to Apply for 8(a) and Apply for HUBZone Status.      PRE-REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! 8(a) - www.ptassist.com/services/ptac_register.php?id=4A52038847 HUBZone - www.ptassist.com/services/ptac_register.php?id=CBB5A38848 For more information on SBA programs and services, contact the Mississippi District at (601) 965-4378, the Gulfport Branch Office at (228) 863-4449 or visit the Mississippi SBA Web site at www.sba.gov/ms. North Carolina District Office Lynn Douthett, District Director The President's National Export Initiative, has the goal of doubling exports by the end of 2014. The SBA North Carolina District and our partners are reaching out to showcase export events that help small businesses.  On February 27, 2013, there will be a FREE webinar on Exporting to Korea. This webinar will show small business owners how they can capitalize on Korea's $1 trillion marketplace and its 49 million consumers. Learn from international trade and finance experts from the Office of the U.S Trade Representative, the Embassy of Korea, and the SBA in this interactive 60-minute webinar. To learn more and register visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1873109665435092224  North Carolina small businesses can also take advantage of Export University. This program is offered several times a year at various locations in the state. The eight-week, export-training seminar designed to provide companies with the basic tools to initiate or expand into international markets. For more information, visit: http://www.ncdec.us/export-university.html.   South Carolina District Office Elliott Cooper, District Director SBA Administrator Karen Mills visited South Carolina on January 24 to highlight small business contributions to job creation and the economy.  Administrator Mills toured UEC Electronics, a Charleston-area manufacturing and engineering business in the SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program. Owned by Rebecca Ufkes, UEC currently employs 194 people, a 49 percent increase since August 2011. Ms. Ufkes was the 2010 South Carolina Small Business Person of the Year and runner-up National Small Business Person of the Year. Administrator Mills also visited the South Carolina Women's Business Center in Charleston, where she heard from four women business owners about how the Center had helped them start and grow their business. Opened in January 2012, the Women's Business Center recently expanded into the Upstate. SBA Administrator Karen Mills Tours UEC Electronics of Charleston, SC with owner, Rebecca Ufkes Tennessee District Office Walter Perry, District Director SBA Administrator Karen Mills toured West Tennessee Ornamental Door Company, a thriving metal manufacturer in Memphis on Wednesday February 13th .  While there, Administrator Mills discussed President Obama's plan from the State of the Union address to create jobs by investing in manufacturing. With the help of two SBA-guaranteed loans to support working capital needs of the business, the company employs 15 people and had over $2.8 million in revenues last year through its manufacture of steel security doors, fences and gates. It's owner, Jim Hoffa, is a 2012 graduate of SBA's Emerging Leaders Program in Memphis (formerly e200). As covered in the Memphis Commercial Appeal newspaper, Administrator Mills called Hoffa the 'Poster child for the SBA' and called his business a perfect example of effective entrepreneurship that's benefiting the middle class.' Sandro Murtas, SBA Region IV International Trade Officer, conducted a lenders seminars and luncheon for lenders in Chattanooga on February 13th at the Small Business Development Center. Almost fifty lenders and their associates participated in the event which included highlighting SBA's Export Express and Export Working Capital Loan programs.  The district office has been reaching out to federal agencies in Tennessee to advocate government contracting opportunities for small businesses, including visits to the Federal Correctional Institution in Memphis and the Naval Support Activity Mid-South in Memphis. SBA Administrator Karen Mills visits Region IV during a trip to Memphis manufacturer West Tennessee Ornamental Door Company.  The company employees 15 people who manufacture steel security doors, fences and gates which are available nationwide at home improvement retailers Lowes and Menards. Connect with us for news and resources UPCOMING EVENTS FOR SMALL BUSINESS Locate events by Zip Code: Click  HERE Updated State by State Economic Profiles Available! Click HERE to view current economic data for your state. Region IV Office 233 Peachtree St. NE Harris Tower Suite 1800 Atlanta, GA 30303 Email: region_4@sba.gov www.sba.gov Regional Office Directory Cassius Butts, Regional Administrator  Mark Berson, Regional Advocate Phone: 404-331-3081  Email: mark.berson@sba.gov Adele Kehoe, Regional Office Manager Email: region_4@sba.gov Lola Kress, Regional Communications Director  Phone: 404-331-2798     Email: lola.kress@sba.gov     SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Your Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help STAY CONNECTED: All SBA programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis | Reasonable accommodations will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance  This email was sent to sjr3gb659yw41fx.jjjzz@blogger.com by Small Business Administration · 409 3rd St, SW · Washington DC 20416 · 1-800-827-5722

SBA Region 4 News To Share

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. January 2013 SBA Region IV Monthly Newsletter Brought to you by the U.S. Small Business Administration's Region IV Office Cassius Butts Regional Administrator U.S. Small Business Administration Are you busy preparing your 2012 taxes?  I can tell you that right now small business owners across the United States are working on their taxes. Since it is tax preparation season, I would like to use this time to reiterate a message that was brought to us by SBA Administrator, Karen Mills.  Many small business tax incentives were included in the fiscal cliff deal that was recently reached.  Incentives exist for nearly every small business owner.  To learn more detail, please visit the article linked below written by Administrator Mills. I feel you will find the article very helpful and you should be able to find financial relief for your small business. > Read more   Recognizing Excellence Amongst SBA Staff in Region 4 Jeffrey Campbell SBA South Florida District Office Jeffery Campbell, a 32-year federal service professional, is the Assistant District Director for 8(a) Business Development for the South Florida District.  He transferred from Washington DC, 17 years ago where he served as an accountant in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.   Here, Jeff's first assignment was as a district loan officer.  Since then, Jeff has held a wide range of positions that expanded his business acumen including marketing and outreach specialist, marketing executive, liquidation loan specialist, and business development specialist.  Last May, he was selected to his most recent assignment.  He directs a staff of five business development specialists overseeing more than 230 8(a) firms in the district.  His innovative ideas in helping small business grow and develop through innovative approaches makes him a valued professional of the district management team and the U.S. Small Business Administration.  What is Happening in YOUR Area? SBA Alabama District Office Thomas Todt, District Director The Alabama District Office is happy to welcome Laketa Batts as our newest staff member. Laketa was previously assigned to the Metro Washington DC District Office as a Business Opportunity Specialist, a role she continues in Alabama. Prior to her SBA experience, Laketa worked in communications, consulting, and manufacturing production management. Laketa, a Michigan native, holds a Bachelors of Public Affairs from Wayne State University in Detroit, and an MBA from the University of Phoenix in Atlanta, as well as Paralegal Certification from Emory University in Atlanta. Welcome Laketa! SBA (North) Florida District Office Wilfredo J. Gonzalez, District Director The V-WISE program was a Jacksonville success! The three day conference was held in January 2013 and was attended by 142 veterans, and family of military, as well as active duty women looking to gain valuable perspective on starting or growing a business. The conference was part of a three part training initiative funded in part by a cooperative agreement through the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University and the SBA. Participants attended classes, networked, and heard from business and community leaders. Training topics included finance, business law, government contracting, information technology, social media and marketing.  An "Ask the Experts" panel was hosted by local entrepreneurs including two North Florida 8(a) firms, Andy Harold of A. Harold and Associates, and Pegine Echevarria of Team Pegine. Natalie Hall, SBA North Florida Veteran's Representative, SCORE, Small Business Development Center at the University of North Florida, and the Jacksonville Women's Business Center also held office hours for one-on-one counseling sessions. Please visit www.sba.gov/fl/north for future events. SBA (South) Florida District Office Francisco "Pancho" Marrero, District Director South Florida District joined organizers and more than 200 franchise representatives to motivate thousands of entrepreneurs exploring the possibilities of small business ownership at the Franchise Expo South held in the Miami Beach Convention Center, Jan. 11-13.  Sponsored by the International Franchise Association (IFA), approximately 10,000 people attended the expo which was estimated to be 3000 more attendees from last year.  SBA Deputy District Director, Jonel Hein, joined IFA Vice President Development and Member Services Scott Lehr in welcoming the first entrepreneurs at opening ceremonies.  Holding the oversize scissors in both hands, Hein cut the traditional ribbon to signal the start of the expo.  Women, minority, and veteran entrepreneurs had the opportunity to learn about what SBA could do to turn their business dreams into a reality in a seminar co-hosted by the district's outreach specialist, Althea Harris.  Harris was one of more than a dozen featured speakers who led seminar discussions on franchise and small business ownership.  SBA Public Affairs Officer, Jim Brooks, also spoke to a group of veteran entrepreneurs about SBA resources.  On Tuesday, Jan. 15, SBA District Director Marrero traveled to West Palm Beach, Fla. to sign a Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM) with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County.  A signing ceremony took place during their members luncheon.  Assistant District Director Marketing & Outreach, Vince LoPresti, played a big part in making this SAM signing possible.  The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) season closed with the South Florida District Office raising $5,159.00.  In addition to annual pledges, the office staff was divided into two teams that competed against each other in FUN-raising events over lunch.  This success wouldn't have been possible without the hard work of our Business Opportunity Specialist and CFC chairman Aimee Suarez and the office's two team captains, Attorney Advisor Richard Braverman and 8a Business Opportunity Specialist Gwen Carrion.  The contribution represents 100% participation by district staff and surpassed our goal of $4,082.42 by 26.37 percent.  SBA Georgia District Office Terri Denison, District Director Terri Denison, District Director, will be among the keynote speakers for the 2nd Annual Business Owners Day at the Capitol on January 30.  Terri will discuss programs and resources that the SBA offers for starting and growing small businesses.   The event is designed to bring business owners from across the state to network with key state policy makers and each other. Attendees will also learn about what state and federal agencies are doing to support small businesses, followed by a tour of the state's House and Senate galleries.  Other speakers for this event include representatives from the Governor's Office of Economic Development, Small Business Development Center and the Secretary of State's office.  The event, hosted by State Representative Dar'shun Kendrick, ends with a hearing hosted by the small business caucus. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this event.  More information may be found by clicking here. SBA Kentucky District Office Ralph Ross, District Director The relatively new Small Lender/Rural Lender Advantage programs were developed by SBA to provide access to capital for smaller communities with rural-based lenders.  The Small Lender Advantage (SLA) and a Rural Lender Advantage (RLA) programs offer a simplified, streamlined loan application process and promote economic development, particularly for more rural areas that are facing the challenges of population loss, economic dislocation, and high unemployment. Both the SLA and RLA programs can be used for term loans up to $350,000, with standard SBA Guaranty percentages of up to 85% for lending institutions.  These loans can often be processed in a matter of days using abridged forms, making the SLA and RLA programs an easier, faster SBA loan application process for both the borrower and the lender.   The SBA Kentucky District Office is increasing the focus on the SLA and RLA application processes in its regional lender training programs this year.   Since the average 7(a) loan in Kentucky last year was $278,500, well within the SLA and RLA loan program limits, these loan products fill a capital access gap for borrowers and are an attractive option for SBA lenders.  For more information on these SBA Loan programs, please click here.  SBA Mississippi District Office Janita Stewart, District Director On Friday, January 25th, the Mississippi District will participate in a Kickoff Event sponsored by the US Department of Transportation's Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization, for its small business Bonding Initiative in the Jackson metro area.  The Kickoff and training series is being conducted in an effort to create an environment for maximum participation in contracting by Small, 8(a), DBE, Service-Disabled Veterans, Women-Owned and HUBZone certified firms.  In addition to US DOT and SBA, other organizations participating in this event and training series include the Surety & Fidelity Association of America, MS State Senate, Office of the Mayor of Jackson, MS Development Authority, MS Department of Transportation and DBE Supportive Services, Delta Regional Authority, Jackson Municipal Airport Authority, Winning Strategies, Inc., and local Bond Producers. For more information, please visit www.sba.gov/ms.    SBA North Carolina District Office Lynn Douthett, District Director Attention Veterans! Don't miss the 2013 Veteran's Entrepreneur Boot Camp (EBC), February 11 – 15, 2013 at the SBA Veteran's Business Outreach Center at Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC.  The EBC exposes participants to the "nuts and bolts" of business ownership through workshops and lessons from faculty, guest entrepreneurs, and business experts. The program is free to eligible veterans.  The VBOC provides training, counseling, and technical assistance for Veterans, Service-Disabled Veterans, Reservists, National Guard Members, Active Duty business owners and start-ups in the Southeast. The VBOC serves North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi.  For more information on the Entrepreneur Boot Camp visit:  http://www.fsuvboc.com/Images/FSUVBOC/EBC-Brochure2013.pdf or contact Sarah Espinosa - (910) 672–2683, e-mail sespinos@uncfsu.edu. SBA South Carolina District Office Elliott Cooper, District Director Just in time for the New Year, the SBA South Carolina District Office announces two additions to our staff. First, we are pleased to welcome Frank Anderson, Lender Relations Specialist, to our team, where he joins Gail Newton in the lender relations division. Previously, Mr. Anderson was Assistant Vice President, SBA Express Loan Specialist at Bank of America. We are also pleased to announce that R. Gregg White has been named Deputy District Director. Mr. White joined the South Carolina District Office last August as the Lead Lender Relations Specialist. Finally, the South Carolina District Office bids farewell to Paul Thomas, Senior Area Manager for the SBA's Alternate Worksite in Charleston. Mr. Thomas retired on January 11 after 34 years with the SBA. SBA Tennessee District Director Walter Perry, District Director The Tennessee District recently announced Brightbridge Inc., a Chattanooga-based Certified Development Company (CDC) in Tennessee,  as the FY 2012 leader in both volume and dollar lending, with 22 loans totalling $21 million. The CDC has worked to facilitate SBA 504 loans across Tennessee and has funded many hotels, restaurants, physicians, car dealers and car washes this past year and also serves as the host for SBA's Women's Business Center in Tennessee.   In Government Contracting, the District presented workshops on January 9 in conjunction with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center in Nashville and Selmer in west Tennessee on federal contracting opportunities and a special workshop on Women Owned Small Business Certification in Oak Ridge where there was high interest given contracting opportunities with the Department of Energy facilities in that community.  In Veterans outreach, the District will be participating on January 28-29 in the 3rd Annual Tennessee Veterans Business Association Veterans Business and Education Showcase in Knoxville, which has consistently drawn close to one thousand attendees.  SBA will present at breakout sessions on how to start a small business and upcoming government regulations and programs of interest to the veteran small business owner. 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Small Business Week Nominations Due January 30th!  Contact your local SBA Office today to learn more! www.sba.gov Region IV Office 233 Peachtree St. NE Harris Tower Suite 1800 Atlanta, GA 30303 region_4@sba.gov http://www.sba.gov Regional Office Directory Cassius Butts, Regional Administrator Mark Berson, Regional Advocate, SBA Office of Advocacy Phone: 404-331-3081  Email: mark.berson@sba.gov Adele Kehoe, Regional Office Manager Email: region_4@sba.gov Lola Kress, Regional Communications Director Phone: 404-331-2798   Email: lola.kress@sba.gov     SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Your Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help STAY CONNECTED: All SBA programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis | Reasonable accommodations will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance  This email was sent to sjr3gb659yw41fx.jjjzz@blogger.com by Small Business Administration · 409 3rd St, SW · Washington DC 20416 · 1-800-827-5722

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. December 2012 SBA Region 4 News To Share Brought to you by the U.S. Small Business Administration Region IV Office Cassius Butts SBA Regional Administrator Greetings!  I am pleased to use this December issue of the SBA Regional Monthly Newsletter to express a sincere thank you as we move into 2013.  2012 has been a banner year for the SBA in Region 4!  In fiscal 2012,  nearly $4 Billion in SBA-backed loans were supported in the Southeast Region.  This number represents the thousands of small business owners that are starting or growing their small businesses with the assistance of the SBA.  The SBA has supported thousands of entrepreneurs through counseling and government contracting assistance.  We have educated growing businesses through our Emerging 200 Program, which assists in increasing job creation in many inner cities.  The agency has supported research and innovation and export assistance. We like to think that we are assisting small businesses in nearly every facet. This agency works with SBA lenders day in and day out to ease the lending processes and improve programs such as CapLines and Export Express. The SBA prioritizes placing capital into the hands of small business owners.  The successes of this agency come from a collaborative effort.  I would like to thank the SBA leadership, Administrator Karen Mills and Deputy Administrator Marie Johns for their committed, national support of small business.   I want to thank all of the SBA staff that works tirelessly to assist the entrepreneurial community on a daily basis.  I also would like to thank the lenders who make the SBA loan programs possible and the prime contractors for securing the supply chain of small businesses.  Lastly, I especially would like to thank you, the readers, who stay connected with this great agency.  We appreciate you for your commitment and support of the SBA.   I wish everyone a very Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year! Make it a New Year's Resolution to Stay Connected with Your Local SBA Office! Connect with your Local SBA Office Today! Visit SBA Direct:  WWW.SBA.GOV/DIRECT or download SBA's mobile App! Stay Connected! 2013 Small Business Week- Deadlines Approaching! Nominate Someone Today For Small Business Week!  Nominations are now accepterd on line!  For more information, please click here. Regional Office Directory Connect with us for news and resources Calendar of Events http://www.sba.gov/events SBA's Office of Advocacy www.sba.gov/advocacy SBA Region IV 233 Peachtree St NE Suite 1800 Atlanta, GA 30303  Email: region_4@sba.gov http://www.sba.gov Cassius Butts, Regional Administrator Mark Berson, Regional Advocate Phone: 404-331-3081     Email: mark.berson@sba.gov Adele Kehoe, Regional Office Manager Email: region_4@sba.gov Lola Kress, Regional Communications Director Phone: 404-331-2798     Email: lola.kress@sba.gov     SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Your Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help STAY CONNECTED: All SBA programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis | Reasonable accommodations will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance  This email was sent to sjr3gb659yw41fx.jjjzz@blogger.com by Small Business Administration · 409 3rd St, SW · Washington DC 20416 · 1-800-827-5722