Performance Stats for the SBA
Is the SBA doing more with less? The numbers say yes. But critics question whether the agency is reaching those who need it most.
| Richmond District | Nationwide | |||
| 2001 | 2006 | 2001 | 2006 | |
| Small businesses counseled by the SBA and its partners | 11,515 | 24,744 | 1,214,011 | 1,527,729 |
| 7(a) loans approved | 440 | 1,109 | 42,957 | 97,290 |
| Percentage of 7(a) and 504 loan dollars to African Americans | 4.7% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Dollar value of approved 7(a) loans (millions) | $112 | $169 | $9,894 | $14.524 |
| Annual budget (in millions)* | $2.2 | $1.7 | $674 | $443 |
| Number of employees* | 30 | 17 | 2,971 | 2,147 |
* Excludes disaster lending and congressional earmarks
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