SBA 7(a) Connect Quarterly Update Call Today at 3 PM Eastern

July 15, 2025

Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher

SBA is hosting their 7(a) Connect Quarterly Update Call today at 3:00 PM Eastern, which will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@ColemanReport

Today’s Agenda Highlights:

  • Meet Dan Pische, the new Director of the Office of Financial Assistance (OFA). Pische previously led SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurship Education and brings field experience as a former SBA District Director.
  • Overview of the new Manufacturers’ Loan Program, a specialized initiative aimed at supporting U.S.-based manufacturing businesses.
  • Updates from the SBA Office of General Counsel, including new guidance around environmental compliance and franchise documentation.
  • Fresno Servicing Center Presentation on the agency’s new unified intake platform and operational process improvements.

These calls give lenders and stakeholders a direct line to SBA leadership for updates on program operations, policy changes, and new initiatives.

Watch the livestream of the 7(a) Connect Call here.

Read SBA OCA’s email notice here.

Find the Slide Deck here.