Councils and committees

Learn about the groups helping SBA deepen our engagement with small businesses by providing input and making recommendations.

National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board

This committee evaluates the objectives, introduces proposals, and reviews reports related to SBA's SBDC program.

Learn about the National SBDC Advisory Board
Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee

This committee will serve as an independent source of information, advice, and recommendations on matters broadly related to the U.S. startup and small business innovation ecosystems.

Learn about the Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee
Investment Capital Advisory Committee

This committee provides advice, insights, and recommendations to SBA on matters broadly related to facilitating greater access and availability of patient capital investment.

Learn about the Investment Capital Advisory Committee
Small Business Lending Advisory Council

This council advises SBA's Administrator on ways to ensure that small businesses have greater access to capital.

Learn about the Small Business Lending Advisory Council