2023 Small Business Profiles for the States, Territories, and Nation
Advocacy’s annual State Profiles gather the latest federal small business economic data into state-by-state snapshots of small business economic activity.
The 2023 State Profiles uses the latest business dynamics data to highlight!-->!-->!-->…
Small Business Profiles for Major Metropolitan Areas
The Office of Advocacy has launched a new series, the Small Business Profiles for Major Metropolitan Areas. The metropolitan area profiles are part of Advocacy’s state profile series, which provides user-friendly snapshots of national,!-->…
2022 Small Business Profiles for the States, Territories, and Nation
Advocacy’s annual State Profiles gather the latest federal economic data into state-by-state snapshots of small business economic activity.
The 2022 State Profiles are the first to contain data gathered during the COVID-19!-->!-->!-->…
EPA Seeking Expert Nominations for 1,1-Dichloroethane Draft Risk Evaluation Review Panel
On March 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice in the Federal Register seeking nominations of scientific and technical experts to review the draft risk evaluation for 1,1-dichloroethane (1,1-DCA) conducted!-->…
EPA Proposed Revisions to Standards for Open Burning and Open Detonation of Waste Explosives
On March 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice in the Federal Register proposing revisions to regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) related to the use of open burning/open!-->…
OMB Requests Information on Public and Community Engagement with the Federal Government
On March 20, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a request for information on how communities and individual members of the public engage with the federal government.
OMB is seeking input on the experiences of!-->!-->!-->…
Advocacy Recommends DOL Complete Additional Small Business Analysis on Apprenticeship Rule
On January 17, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOL) published a comprehensive rule that seeks to modernize the regulations for the government-registered apprenticeship program. The proposal!-->…
Mother-Daughter Team Bringing Sweet Traditions to Chicago
by Region 5 Advocate, Darryl DePriest
According to statistics compiled by the Office of Advocacy, women own over 12 million businesses in the U.S. and employ more than 10 million workers. Two successful women entrepreneurs in Region 5!-->!-->!-->…
EPA Requests Comments on Formaldehyde Risk Evaluation
On March 15, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice in the Federal Register requesting comments on the Draft Risk Evaluation for formaldehyde.
Formaldehyde is found in:
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New Orleans: Home Is Where the Heart Is
by Region 6 Advocate Janea Jamison
The City of New Orleans, also known as the Big Easy, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage as the birthplace of jazz, art, and some of the finest cuisine in the world. The Big Easy is also a!-->!-->!-->…
Small Business Labor Safety Roundtable – March 22, 2024
The Office of Advocacy has scheduled the next Small Business Labor Safety (OSHA/MSHA) Roundtable for Friday, March 22, 2024, from 10:00 AM - 12 PM ET to discuss OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard as well as our annual recap of the!-->…
Advocacy Recommends Extension of Comment Period for OSHA’s Emergency Response Rule
On February 5, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule entitled “Emergency Response Standard” (Emergency Response). The comment period for the proposed rule is!-->…
Facts About Small Business: Women Ownership Statistics 2024
Advocacy has released its newest infographic spotlighting women-owned businesses. Women own more than 12 million businesses and employ over 10.7 million workers. Advocacy’s infographic uses the most recent Census Bureau data to show how!-->…