SBA.gov

• District Offices
• SBA’s District Offices are responsible for the delivery of SBA's many programs and services throughout the country. Services available include:
• Free counseling, advice, and information on starting a business through the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE).
• Financial assistance for new or existing businesses through guaranteed loans made by area bank and non-bank lenders.
• Free consulting services through the network of Small Business Development Centers. SBDCs also conduct training events throughout the district - some require a nominal registration fee.
• Assistance to businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals through the Minority Enterprise Development Program.
• Women's Business Ownership Representatives are available to advise women business owners.
• Special loan programs are available for businesses involved in international trade.
• Guaranteed loans are available for credit-worthy veterans.
• Offices of Economic Development
• Every state and many local governments have economic development agencies dedicated to assisting new and established businesses start, grow and succeed. Services provided by these agencies typically include:
• Start up advice, training, and resources
• Financial assistance with loans, grants, and tax-exempt bonds
• Business location and site selection assistance
• Employee recruitment and training assistance

SCORE

• Washington, DC
• Women Owned Small Business Certification Webinar

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• SBA says government beat small business contracting goal for second consecutive year