SBA: 17 New Women’s Business Centers Announced
13 of the New WBCs Will Be Hosted by Minority Serving Institutions Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced the selection of 17 new Women’s Business Centers (WBCs), 13 of which will be hosted by established Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs)…
SBA: 2024 National Small Business Week Co-Sponsors Announced
SCORE, the Nation’s Largest Network of Volunteer Business Mentors, to Co-Host Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2024 National Small Business Week (NSBW) co-sponsors and educational session topics for the Virtual Summit, taking place April 30-May 1. This year’s NSBW Virtual Summitwill feature educational workshops presented by event cosponsors, access to federal resources, and networking opportunities….
SBA: Strategic Alliance Announced with National Association of Workforce Boards to Strengthen Workforce Development
Agreement Formalizes Existing Relationship with NAWB that Supports Small Business Owners by Increasing Access to Resources Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced the signing of a Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM) with the National Association of Workforce Boards…
Census Bureau: New Annual Integrated Economic Survey Officially Launches
The U.S. Census Bureau has officially launched its newest survey — the Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES). On Friday, March 15, approximately 370,000 businesses began receiving notices to respond to the 2023 AIES. This new survey will provide key measures of economic activity, including the only comprehensive national and subnational data on business revenues, expenses and…
SBA: Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available for Washington Small Businesses
Small nonfarm businesses in 22 Washington counties and neighboring counties in Oregon are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused…
SBA: 2024 National Small Business Week Award Winners Announced
Awardees from All 50 States, DC, Guam, and Puerto Rico to be Honored April 28-29 in Washington, D.C. Today, SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced the National Small Business Week (NSBW) 2024 Award Winners, comprised of business owners, lending partners, and advocates who embody the grit…
SBA: Enhanced Lender Match Platform Launched
Stakeholders Applaud Improved Online Tool That Will Simplify Access to Capital for Small Businesses Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman announced the next generation of the SBA’s Lender Match tool for small businesses to connect to capital through SBA’s network of approved banks and private lenders. The enhanced Lender Match will provide Americans seeking funding to start and grow their businesses…
SBA: Statutory Increases Announced for Surety Bond Guarantee Program
Change Will Give Small Businesses Access to Projects up to $9 Million and Federal Contracts up to $14 Million Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced that for the first time since 2013, the SBA is increasing the…
SBA: Funding Competition Announced for Organizations Providing Entrepreneurship Training to Women Veterans
Awards Aim to Help Women Transition from Service to Entrepreneurship The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced that non-profit organizations and private sector firms are now eligible to compete for funding of up to $300,000 to deliver entrepreneurship training to women veterans. The application period begins today and continues through March 21, 2024. Up to six grantees…
SBA: Updated Equity Action Plan Unveiled to Advance Commitment to Investing in Equity
Updates Focus on Providing Access to Capital and Entrepreneurial Support Services, Creating Economic Opportunities, and Advancing our National Economy Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses and startups, announced the SBA’s updated 2023 Equity Action Plan outlining actionable steps the…