Government Shutdown and Small Business Loans: What to Expect | Wisconsin Flood Recovery Centers Open to Assist Victims | SBA Orders Lenders to Halt Debanking: Ensuring Fair Banking for All | Disaster Recovery Resources Available for Small Businesses and Individuals in 2025 | SBA Visits East Tennessee Businesses to Hear Concerns | SBA Visits Knoxville Businesses to Discuss Federal Regulations | SBA Flying "Appeal to Heaven" Flag Sparks Controversy | Lake Land College Partners with SBDC & SBA Tightens Loan Requirements | Government Shutdown and Small Business Loans: What to Expect | Wisconsin Flood Recovery Centers Open to Assist Victims | SBA Orders Lenders to Halt Debanking: Ensuring Fair Banking for All | Disaster Recovery Resources Available for Small Businesses and Individuals in 2025 | SBA Visits East Tennessee Businesses to Hear Concerns | SBA Visits Knoxville Businesses to Discuss Federal Regulations | SBA Flying "Appeal to Heaven" Flag Sparks Controversy | Lake Land College Partners with SBDC & SBA Tightens Loan Requirements
As Democrats and Republicans face off, a government shutdown looms, threatening to disrupt Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. This could significantly impact small businesses relying on this funding.
Trump SBA Delivers Record Capital to Small Businesses in FY25
Following the historic floods in Wisconsin last month, business and disaster recovery centers have opened in multiple counties to assist residents and businesses. These centers provide resources and assistance with applying for federal aid...
Business recovery centers open in Washington, Waukesha counties to support flood victims
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has directed its network of lenders to cease 'debanking' practices, responding to concerns over politicized or unlawful denial of financial services. This move follows President Trump's executive orde...
SBA orders its network of lenders to halt 'debanking'
Following several natural disasters in 2025, including severe floods in West Virginia and ongoing droughts in Oregon, resources are available to assist affected small businesses and individuals. Both the Federal Emergency Management Agency...
FEMA urges flood victims to apply for aid before deadline
Small Business Administration (SBA) officials, including Regional Advocate Michael Vallante, visited East Tennessee to meet with local business owners and discuss the regulatory challenges they face. The goal was to gather feedback and brin...
Small Business Administration officials visit BioPet Laboratories
The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently met with over 30 small business owners in Knoxville, Tennessee, to discuss the challenges they face due to federal regulations. These discussions aimed to bridge the gap between entrepreneurs...
Regulations can hurt businesses. Federal government met with 30+ in Knoxville to learn how
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is facing scrutiny after displaying an "Appeal to Heaven" flag at its headquarters. This flag, while historically significant from the Revolutionary War era, has recently been adopted by far-right mov...
The Small Business Administration was flying an 'Appeal to Heaven' flag, and Ed Markey wants answers
This article summarizes two key developments impacting small businesses: Lake Land College's partnership with the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Small Business Administration's (SBA) tightening of loan requirement...
Lake Land College partnering with local SBDC at the new Effingham Technology Center
This article summarizes recent local news in Olean, NY, including an investigation into the Olean Police Department and updates on local softball championships.
Olean police officer charged in child sex case; other officer faces assault charge
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is undergoing a significant reorganization, including a 43% reduction in its workforce. This move is part of a broader initiative to downsize the federal bureaucracy and return the agency to its pre-p...