U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Albany office is at 1 Computer Drive South in Colonie, with an Albany address, part of the Upstate New York District headquartered in Syracuse. The SBA guarantees loans, counsels entrepreneurs and helps businesses register and access federal resources.

The district office publishes a guide to doing business in the area, an office directory and event updates.

What to know

• SBA 7(a) and 504 loans are made through partner lenders.
• SCORE and Small Business Development Centers are SBA partners.
• Disaster loans are administered by the SBA.
• Government contracting certifications are handled here.