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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.
Many veterans choose to pursue entrepreneurship once they transition to civilian life, which comes as no surprise when you consider the transferable skills that service members develop through their military careers.
July is Independent Retailer Month, a time to celebrate the important role that independent retailers play in their communities. It’s also a great time to take the next step if you’ve been thinking about starting your own retail operation.
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.
It’s been nearly 20 years since Congress established Financial Literacy Month, and in that time, April has served as an annual reminder of the importance of understanding finances.
America’s Small Business Development Centers are there at every turn of the entrepreneurial journey. As we celebrate their impact this SBDC Day, consider how they can help you achieve your business goals.