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Services : Resources for Small Business Owners
The Small Business Administration assists entrepreneurs in developing a business plan, managing and marketing a business, obtaining financing, applying for federal contracts, and other important goals.
- SBA lending programs help small business owners access capital at reasonable rates.
- SBA also assists small businesses in obtaining federal contracts, with programs targeted to small businesses owned and operated by veterans, women, and economically disadvantaged groups, and for small businesses located in areas experiencing economic difficulty.
- Small Business Development Centers provide free and confidential education and expert support for small business owners and new entrepreneurs.
To get started, find the SBA office nearest you.
Help With Loans
Do you have a small business loan at a high interest rate, or need a loan to expand your small business? SBA’s Lender Relations Specialists can assist you in obtaining a loan through SBA or a bank. Contact these Lender Relations Specialists for further information.
SBA Fresno District Office
Carlos Mendoza, District Director
Kay Mardon, Lender Relations Specialist
801 R Street Suite 201
Fresno, CA 93721
Phone: 559-487-5791
SBA Los Angeles District Office
Walter Stamps, Lender Relations Specialist
330 North Brand Suite 1200
Glendale, CA 91203
Phone: 818-552-3201
SBA Sacramento District Office
Carrie Ellinwood, Lender Relations Specialist
6501 Sylvan Road Suite 100
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Phone: 916-735-1700
SBA San Diego District Office
Maria Hughes, Lender Relations Specialist
550 West C Street Suite 550
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-557-7250 or 619-727-4883
SBA San Francisco District Office
Lola Robinson, Supervisory Lender Relations Specialist
455 Market Street Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-744-6820
SBA Santa Ana District Office
Stephen Leung, Lender Relations Specialist
200 W Santa Ana Blvd Suite 700
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: 714-550-7420
Additional Resources
SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development assists veterans and their families in becoming successful small business owners.
SBA also has special assistance programs for small business owners and homeowners affected by a declared disaster.