About

SBA is a federal agency that offers programs and services to new and existing small businesses. The SBA helps business owners, start, grown and expand their business. We offer free counseling services through local partners. We work with local lenders, bank and non-bank, to provide financial assistance through our Guaranteed Loan program and MicroLoan program. SBA offers business development programs that help small, disadvantaged businesses compete for federal contracts. This program includes mentoring, procurement assistance, training, financial assistance, and technical assistance. SBA can help small businesses work through the challenges they face when bidding on federal contracts.

Services 

 Capital

• Up to $5 million through SBA guaranteed loan programs 
• Up to $50,000 through the SBA Microlon program 

 Counseling

Free one-on-one business advice, counseling and training offered through SBA resource partners:  

• Small Business Development Centers 
• SCORE 
• Women’s Business Center 
• Veterans Business Outreach Center 

 Contracting

• Obtaining Government Contracts 
• Bid Matching and Preparation 
• HUB Zone Certification 
• Registration Assistance 
• Subcontracting Opportunities 
• Surety Bonds 
• Women, Minority and Disadvantaged Business Certification 

Advocacy 

• National Ombudsman’s Office 
• Assistance with federal regulatory issues 

Innovation 

• Small Business Innovation Research Program 
• Small Business Technology Transfer Program 

Disaster Assistance

• Physical and Economic Injury loans to aid in disaster recovery 
• Loans for businesses, homeowners, renters and personal property