Small Business Administration

American  

[smawl biz-nis ad-min-uh-strey-shuhn] / ˈsmɔl ˈbɪz nɪs æd mɪn əˌstreɪ ʃən /

noun

U.S. Government.

1. a federal agency, created in 1953, that supports the growth of small businesses with counseling, contracts, and capital from guaranteed loans. SBA, S.B.A.

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Example Sentences

Kelly Loeffler, the administrator of the Small Business Administration, was especially fawning.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The administration also intends to loosen regulations for U.S. cattlemen and direct the Small Business Administration to increase loans and access to capital for ranchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The federal government has played a large role in the recovery, including leading the debris cleanup and, as of February, approving 12,600 Small Business Administration loans to fire victims totaling $3.2 billion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Small Business Administration noted that 99.9% of all U.S. companies were considered small businesses, which are defined as those with fewer than 500 employees.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Creation of the Small Business Administration and recently enacted tax laws facilitating small business expansion are but two of many important steps we have taken to encourage our smaller enterprises.

From State of the Union Address by Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David)