March 11, 2024 Delaney SextonContributing Editor Patrick Sacor Joins Harvest’s Business Development Team as SVP, BDO Patrick Sacor, a seasoned Senior Vice President in commercial lending boasts over 25 years of comprehensive experience in financing real estate. Specializing in a diverse range of commercial real estate lending, including SBA 7A and SBA 504, owner-occupied commercial…

March 8, 2024 Delaney SextonContributing Editor Fraudulent EIDL & PPP Loans, Fabricated COVID Tests, and Stolen Hotel Stays – Fraud Friday “Tatiana Daniel repeatedly exploited resources offered to help people and businesses in crisis.  Her misconduct included selling fabricated COVID-19 test results, which likely put members of the public at risk of contracting the deadly…

March 7, 2024 Delaney SextonContributing Editor GAO’s Key Recommendations for SBA Management Improvements During the Government Accountability Office’s testimony before the House Committee on Small Business, they focused on four areas that SBA needed to improve. The GAO cited 23 recommendations as key recommendations. SBA fully addressed 10 key recommendations in the following areas: 13…

March 7, 2023 Delaney SextonContributing Editor Roglieri Update: Drugs and Guns Confiscated in FBI Raid When Kris Roglieri’s home was raided, an assault rifle and a 32-cartridge magazine were found. He was subsequently charged with two counts of felony criminal possession of a weapon in violation of state law. The Times Union reports that Roglieri…

March 7, 2024 Delaney SextonContributing Editor Arizona Small Businesses: Five Fast Facts Source:SBA Office of Advocacy 2023 Arizona Small Business Profile

March 7, 2024 Delaney SextonContributing Editor Ivy Hall Joins Momentus Capital as New Atlanta and D.C.-Focused Business Development Officer “Ivy is a small business finance expert with nearly 17 years in the banking and lending industries. As a thought leader and influencer, she has empowered audiences with insights on financial literacy, funding, investments, and insurance.…

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March 6, 2024 Delaney SextonContributing Editor Alaska Small Businesses: Five Fast Facts Source:SBA Office of Advocacy 2023 Alaska Small Business Profile

March 6, 2024 Delaney SextonContributing Editor GAO and House Committee Meet to Discuss Recommendations for Improving the SBA “The SBA was thrust in the national spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic. They took an oversized role in the delivery of pandemic assistance when American entrepreneurs were in great need. Now that the pandemic is over we…