Product Updates

SBA

SBA and SPARK Update - Small Business Size Standards

On February 15th, the SBA issued a rule updating employee-based size standards in manufacturing other sectors. The proposed changes are effective as of March...

March 9, 2023

Maintenance

Upcoming Server Maintenance

Your SPARK environment will be undergoing routine maintenance beginning Saturday, February 18th at 10:00 PM CST through Sunday, February 19th at 10:00 AM CST...

February 15, 2023

Release Notes Administration API Application/Intake Closing/Funding

SPARK 7.9.1 Release Notes and Webinar

SPARK version 7.9.1 will be released on Saturday, January 28th. This update includes new automation workflows for lead forms and adds Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities. Please join us for a release webinar on Thursday, January 26th at 11:00 AM CST, where you can see a demonstration and ask questions about the content of this release.

January 20, 2023

Maintenance Security

Upcoming Server Maintenance & TLS Update

Your SPARK environment will be undergoing routine maintenance beginning Saturday, December 17th at 10:00 PM CST through Sunday, December 18th at 10:00 AM CST...

December 14, 2022

SBA

SBA and SPARK Update - Small Business Size Standards

The SBA announced an update to monetary-based Size Standards in a rule issued on November 17th. The proposed changes are effective as of December 19th. On...

December 13, 2022

Release Notes API Application/Intake Applicant Portal Closing/Funding SBA Underwriting

SPARK 7.9 Release Notes and Webinar

SPARK 7.9 will be released on Saturday, December 10th, 2022. Version 7.9 includes more powerful lead forms as well as several improvements to usability. Please join us for the SPARK 7.9 release webinar on Thursday, December 8th at 11:00 AM CST, where you can see a demonstration of new features and ask questions about the content of this release.

December 2, 2022

General Updates

Looking for your feedback on our SPARK Roadmap

We are excited to announce the launch of our customer-facing SPARK roadmap! This roadmap gives you insight into what is planned and in progress by our...

November 10, 2022

General Updates Maintenance

SPARK Certificate Issue Resolved

Access to your organization's SPARK instance has been resolved. We apologize for any inconvenience this might have caused.

October 25, 2022

General Updates Maintenance

SPARK Certificate Issues

This morning, upon attempting to access your organization’s SPARK instance, you might have received an informational message regarding the site’s SSL...

October 25, 2022

SBA

SBA and SPARK Update - Small Business Size Standards

On Saturday, October 1st , SPARK will be updated to comply with changes announced by the SBA regarding adoption of the 2022 North American Industry...

September 30, 2022