Fraud Friday – Houston Man Admits to SBA Disaster Assistance Fraud

March 6, 2020 By Caity Witucki Contributing Editor, Fraud Friday  Fraud Friday – Houston Man Admits to SBA Disaster Assistance Fraud Hurricane Harvey reportedly caused an influx of identity theft and bank fraud which resulted in over 1,800 complaints to the Department of Justice. As a result of a thorough investigation, five Houston-area residents were…

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Coleman Movers & Shakers — Bryson Patterson, Capital CDC, Mike Shepston, and Pursuit

March 5, 2020 By Caity Witucki Contributing Editor, Coleman Movers & Shakers Coleman Movers & Shakers — Bryson Patterson, Capital CDC, Mike Shepston, and Pursuit Bryson Patterson Become SBA Deputy District DirectorThe U.S. Small Business Administration is pleased to announce that Bryson Patterson has been promoted to South Dakota Deputy District Director. Patterson has served…

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C-Suite Wednesday — SBA Announces Revisions to Community Advantage Program

March 4, 2020 By Caity Witucki Contributing Editor, C-Suite Wednesday C-Suite Wednesday — SBA Announces Revisions to Community Advantage Program On Monday, the SBA issued a notice of the Agency’s intent to revise several policies related to the Community Advantage Pilot Program. The notice announced that the Agency will be changing the requirements for refinancing…

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Main Street Monday – Small Business Owner Optimism Remains High

March 2, 2020 By Mary Miller Contributing Editor, Main Street Monday Main Street Monday – Small Business Owner Optimism Remains High There is a sense of vibrancy and enthusiasm among small business owners that is apparent in their optimism about the economy. According to recent statistics from the 2020 Hiscox Small Business Owner Risk Outlook…

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Fraud Friday – Community Banker, Mary Halsey, Indicted On Fraud Allegations

February 28, 2020 By Caity Witucki Contributing Editor, Fraud Friday Fraud Friday – Community Banker, Mary Halsey, Indicted On Fraud Allegations A Maryland federal grand jury has indicted the former CEO and president of Cecil Bank, Mary Beyer Halsey, on fraud charges related to the purchase of a foreclosed-upon home. To obtain the property, Halsey…

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Coleman Movers & Shakers — John Daniels, Dave Hrabrich, and Home BancShares, Inc.

February 27, 2020 By Caity Witucki Contributing Editor, Coleman Movers & Shakers Coleman Movers & Shakers — John Daniels, Dave Hrabrich, and Home BancShares, Inc. John Daniels joins First Internet Bank’s SBA Lending Team John Daniels has joined First Internet Bank’s SBA Lending team. Serving as Vice President, Senior Business Development Officer, he will focus…

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C-Suite Wednesday — A Discussion with SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza: Current Issues and the FY2021 Budget

February 26, 2020 By Caity Witucki Contributing Editor, C-Suite Wednesday C-Suite Wednesday — A Discussion with SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza: Current Issues and the FY2021 Budget This morning, the newly confirmed head of the Small Business Administration, Jovita Carranza, testified before the full House Small Business Committee at 11:30 A.M. Eastern. The hearing was titled…

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Hot Topic Tuesday — SBA Administrator Addresses FY 2021 Budget

February 25, 2020 By Caity Witucki Contributing Editor, Hot Topic Tuesday Hot Topic Tuesday — SBA Administrator Addresses FY 2021 Budget Last week, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez announced that the newly confirmed head of the Small Business Administration will be testifying before the full Committee on Wednesday, February 26th at 11:30…

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Main Street Monday – SBA and MBDA Celebrate Black History Month

February 24, 2020 By Mary Miller Contributing Editor, Main Street Monday Main Street Monday – SBA and MBDA Celebrate Black History Month Since February is Black History Month, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) have taken the opportunity to celebrate and recognize the contributions of African American small business…

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