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Special announcement
Senate Democrats voted to block a clean federal funding bill (H.R. 5371), leading to a government shutdown that is preventing the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) from serving America’s 36 million small businesses.
Every day that Senate Democrats continue to oppose a clean funding bill, they are stopping an estimated 320 small businesses from accessing $170 million in SBA-guaranteed funding.
As a result of the shutdown, we wanted to notify you that many of our services supporting small businesses are currently unavailable. The agency is executing its Lapse Plan and as soon as the shutdown is over, we are prepared to immediately return to the record-breaking services we were providing under the leadership of the Trump Administration.
Each year, as part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community members from all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Administrator Guzman announces the first major milestones resulting from the SBIC program regulatory and policy reforms designed to accelerate private sector return-seeking investment in economic development and national security.
February is Black History Month. As the SBA celebrates Black entrepreneurs across the nation — especially those who have started Black-owned businesses — we recognize the need for a more representative marketplace.
Starting a business is a true realization of the American Dream. In the spirit of National Entrepreneurship Week, which takes place from February 10-17, the SBA is here to help you get one step closer to accomplishing your goal of business ownership.
. As National Mentoring Month, January is a great time for entrepreneurs—especially emerging small business owners—to consider connecting with a mentor.
December is National Write a Business Plan Month. The SBA encourages you to mark the occasion by learning how to put together an efficient, high-quality plan that will increase your chances of small business success in the year ahead.