VETERANS TRIBUTE EDITION | BUILT AMERICA MAGAZINE

When the Government Answers The Call

Capital That Matches How Builders Actually Grow

Shimkat also spoke about SBA’s National Ombudsman, who steps in when agencies won’t listen. She described a company stuck in a ten-month battle over penalties that kept growing.

As important as regulation is, Lisa knew one thing mattered just as much to the room: money.

“In less than 30 days, we got it fixed and they got a refund,” she said.

SBA’s core programs — 7 (a) and 504 loans — continue to support expansion and facilities.

Sometimes the problem is big. Sometimes it’s $14.97.

But what caught attention was the new MARC working-capital loan, built for fast- moving industries like construction and manufacturing.

What matters is knowing someone in Washington is willing to help.

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