June 30, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Main Street Monday: B of A Says Tariff Turbulence Dampens Main Street Optimism Says Bank of America’s Small Business Institute Economist Taylor Bowley: For the first time in 2025, small business optimism has seen an uptick, yet uncertainty continues to loom, according to the NFIB. The NFIB Small…

June 27, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Fraud Friday: Stephanie Hockridge Convicted in $10M+ Blueacorn PPP Fraud Scheme In one of the most high-profile SBA PPP fraud cases to date, Stephanie Hockridge (AKA Stephanie Reis) was convicted by a federal jury on June 23, 2025, of conspiracy to commit wire fraud tied to a scheme…

June 26, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Movers & Shakers — Godfrey, Kilpatrick, Seitz, & Kiley Kelly Godfrey Returns to CADDA as Loan Officer “Returning to CADDA means returning to a team that shares my passion for community and client success,” says Kelly Godfrey, taking on the position of loan officer at CADDA. With nearly…

We’re back for 2025! Bob Judge will bring his decades of industry knowledge and expert insight to give us a glimpse of what to expect in 2026. Bob Coleman will moderate and put together the only program that brings together the Big Four of the SBA secondary market — Brokers, Investors, Sellers and SBA. The…

June 25, 2025 In this episode of A Coleman Conversation, Bob Coleman talks with Brent Ciurlino, Chief Operating and Risk Officer for Velocity SBA, one of the top SBLC SBA 7(a) lenders. With a vast career spanning government roles (FDIC, World Bank, SBA) and international finance, Brent brings a unique macroeconomic perspective to the critical…

June 24, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher SBA Hot Topic Tuesday — Main Street Needs More SBA Lending Says Goldman Sachs  Just released data from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices shows that 75% of small business owners are optimistic about the future of their business— with 72% planning to grow in 2025. However, that…

June 23, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher 37% of Entrepreneurs Plan on Selling in Next 12 Months Says US Bank A US Bank small business survey provides excellent insights into the pulse of small business entrepreneurs. And a strategy for selling their businesses is very important to them, which will create strong opportunities for SBA…

June 20, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Grand Jury Files More Loan Fraud Charges Against Kris Roglieri And the hits keep coming for Kris Roglieri. Last week, we reported that his former girlfriend, Kimmy Humphrey, pleaded guilty to loan fraud and will likely turn state’s evidence to reduce her sentence. This week, the other shoe…

In this episode of A Coleman Conversation, Bob Coleman talks with Kyle Gustafson, National Client Manager at Partner ESI, about how lenders and borrowers can mitigate environmental and construction risks in SBA 7(a) lending. With deep experience in site assessments, remediation, and construction oversight, Kyle has become a go-to resource for banks navigating the complex…

“A Coleman Conversation” is our exclusive interview series featuring candid, insightful conversations with top voices in SBA lending, small business finance, and economic policy. Hosted by Bob Coleman, each episode dives into the personal stories, professional journeys, and expert insights of C-suite executives, government leaders, and influential lenders shaping the small business lending world. Check…