For as long as the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) St. Louis District Office has awarded a “Microlender of the Year Award,” Justine PETERSEN has graciously accepted the honor – year after year. Having closed thousands of SBA small business microloans in the district over the last 20 years, Justine PETERSEN has deployed millions of SBA dollars to small businesses in need. The majority of these loans have assisted minority entrepreneurs and women entrepreneurs.