The Small Business Administration (SBA) was created by Congress in 1953 to aid and protect small businesses. The SBA provides financial assistance like guaranteed loans for various business purposes. It also offers free online training courses and workshops and connects businesses to resource partners that provide free counseling. Specific SBA loan programs include 7(a) loans that can guarantee up to $1.5 million and the CDC 504 loan program. The SBA also helps small businesses obtain government contracts by ensuring they receive a fair share currently set at 23% of contracts.

1. Who is the SBA and what can they do for me? Rosa Rodarte Business Development Specialist San Diego District Office

2. SBA’s Mission President Dwight Eisenhower proposed creation of a new small business agency -- the Small Business Administration (SBA) in 1952. In the Small Business Act of July 30, 1953, Congress created the Small Business Administration, whose function was to "aid, counsel, assist and protect, insofar as is possible, the interests of small business concerns."

3. Small Business Training On-line Free training courses, workshops and knowledge resources for businesses. Wide array of business topics Available 24/7 www.sba.gov/training

4. SBA Financial Assistance Guaranteed Loans – Similar to VA Home loans SBA Lending Partners No Direct Lending In 2009 San Diego’s District Office guaranteed 132 loans worth $69,857.0 million No grants

5. Resource Partners SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business. (619) 727-4877 SBDITC – Small Business Development & International Center (619) 482-6391 Free business Counseling Workshops, free or fee (various subjects)

6. SBA Business Loan Programs 7(a) Guaranteed Loans CDC (504) Loans Patriot Express Loans Community Express Loans Lines of Credit Export Working Capital Loans International Trade Loans

7. 7(a) Guaranty Loan Program Maximum loan is $2 million Guaranty up to $1.5 million Guaranty Percentages: 85% for loans <=$150.0 k 75% for loans > $150.0 k May vary with other programs

8. Use of Loan Proceeds Any reasonable business purpose Purchase machinery & equipment Working capital Leasehold improvements Receivables & inventory Refinance existing debt Acquisition/Construction of real estate Business acquisitions - Franchising

9. Eligibility Small by SBA Size Standards Operated as a for-profit Business located in U.S. Unable to secure reasonable financing through other means Some businesses ineligible

10. Government Contracting Ensure small businesses receive fair share of government contracts Goal is currently 23%

11. Government Contracting Assistance Procurement Technical Assistance Center San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center 4007 Camino del Rio South, Suite 210 San Diego, CA 92108-4189 (619) 285-7020 http://www.ptac-sandiego.org

12. www.sba.gov/ca/sandiego

13. San Diego District Office U. S. Small Business Administration 550 West C Street, Suite 550 San Diego, CA, 92101 (619) 727-4872 Email: rosa.rodarte@sba.gov