Newsroom

Welcome to the SBA Newsroom. SBA is committed to providing easy access to information regarding SBA programs and activities. From this page, you can access a wide variety of information about SBA and its programs, from news announcements and fact sheets to media contacts. You can also sign up to receive news and press releases via email.

  • News & Press Releases
    News releases provide a rich repository of information on SBA, our programs and services, partnerships, government assistance and lending. From this page, you can access news releases on the topics that interest you, dating back to 2002.
  • Disaster Press Releases
    In this area you’ll find press releases on topics including open disaster declarations, recovery center locations, and disaster loan application deadlines by region. If you’re a member of the media, you may follow up with SBA ...
  • Speeches
    SBA leaders – such as the Administrator and Deputy Administrator – often speak with entrepreneurs, small business owners and other partners and stakeholders in America’s small business communities. These speeches cover a variety ...
  • Congressional Testimony
    SBA advocates on behalf of small business owners by reviewing proposed and existing legislation, and testifying regularly during congressional hearings. The links provided will enable you to understand SBA’s testimony on a variety of ...
  • Weekly Lending Report
    SBA offers a variety of loan programs for very specific purposes. The reports below detail weekly lending activity for SBA loan programs.
  • Media & Press Contacts
    SBA welcomes the opportunity to share its viewpoint on topics that affect small business owners as well as the mission and operations of SBA. The public affairs team listed below can respond to inquiries from the media or the general public, and ...
  • Regional & Local Media
    If you’re a member of the media and want to talk to a SBA spokesperson in your area, use this resource. The geographic listing will help you identify the region in order to find the most appropriate contact. Use the links below to Jump to ...
  • Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Summary
    SBA’s FY2012 Budget request is $985 million, a 45 percent decrease from 2010 enacted funding, which included $962 million in supplemental appropriations. Excluding supplemental funding, the 2012 request is $161 million higher primarily ...
  • Press Release Archive
    SBA is committed to providing the news media and the general public with easy access to information regarding SBA programs and activities. From this page, you can access archived press releases dating back to 2002.  Press Releases by ...