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.