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… Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, Debuts SBIR Catalyst to Award over $5 Million in Prizes WASHINGTON – The U.S. … entrepreneurs in research and development (R&D). New to this year’s competition, two tracks will run totaling over … SBIR Catalyst programs are important parts of our efforts to support high-tech, deep-tech startups, by developing a …

… “Across the country, small firms have stepped up to serve their neighbors during these dark times. The … Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, has gone a long way towards helping business owners get back on their feet. … of the Small Business Committee, I’m continuing the work to ensure the interests of small businesses are front and …

… Casillas Guzman’s  priority of rushing relief to the smallest of small businesses and far exceeding … small businesses, increasing the rate of forgiveness to PPP borrowers will have an immediate effect in helping the … small businesses with a streamlined, user-friendly way to apply for forgiveness and receive relief on these …

… place of business in a specific geographic area in order to be awarded any construction contract through the 8(a) Program due to the ongoing challenges of COVID-19.  The moratorium is effective August 25, 2021, and applies to all 8(a) construction contracts offered to the 8(a) …

… Investor, and Award-winning Entertainer Jennifer Lopez to Headline National Small Business Week Virtual Summit 2021 … SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman in “Pathways to Entrepreneurship: A Fireside Chat,” moderated by Maria … business ownership. With our small businesses leading the way, we can build our economy back better.” In the Fireside …

… Biden’s Cabinet, released the following statement to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month:  “Over the past 18 … faster than at any other time in our history --continue to struggle because of historic inequities and persistent … to help all of our entrepreneurs who are leading the way. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, let us continue …

… Guzman Visits Small Businesses in New Orleans to Highlight the SBA’s Efforts to Promote an Equitable Recovery NEW ORLEANS, LA  – On … Biden’s Cabinet, visited the New Orleans, LA metro area to uplift and highlight Black health and wellness during …

… in Manufacturers, Small Businesses During Visits to Cooperstown, N.Y. and Baltimore WASHINGTON, DC   –  … businesses, and venues in Cooperstown, N.Y. and Baltimore to highlight the positive impact that Biden Administration … here at home, and small businesses are helping to lead the way. As President Biden emphasized in his State of the Union …

… Week events are made possible every year due in part to the support of cosponsors. Longtime National Small … mentoring services for entrepreneurs across America to help them achieve the American dream of business … LLC T-Mobile USA, Inc.     Silver Level Sponsors   Amazon.com Services, LLC Constant Contact, Inc.    JPMorgan Chase …

… the strongest recovery for Main Street, in part due to the American Rescue Plan and the equitable implementation … off the sidelines—with more Americans applying to start a new business in 2021 than in any other year on … build a better America, with small businesses leading the way. “During President Biden’s first year, the SBA delivered …

… Administrator Announces Five New Women’s Business Centers To be Operated by Minority Serving Institutions WASHINGTON – … (MSI). The announcement highlights the Agency’s commitment to creating funding opportunities that increase equity for … women – especially women of color - continue to lead the way with the highest startup rates. The SBA is committed to …

… Wednesday-Thursday: SBA Administrator Guzman travels to Puerto Rico to Highlight Biden–Harris Administration Economic and … in President Biden’s Cabinet, will visit Puerto Rico to meet with small business owners, local officials, …

… Microloan Program in 2009 and made several recommendations to SBA to improve its program oversight.  However, we determined … outcome-based measures was impaired, and there was no way to ensure program integrity or measure program success.  …

… information about the regulatory impacts and performance to determine whether rules need to be changed, amended, or rescinded; and assess whether they … number of affected entities and identify any ways to increase the rule’s overall effectiveness in the future. …

… Business Development: Formative Evaluation of the Boots to Business Program Program Evaluation & Evidence Registry (PEER) report Report The Boots to Business (B2B) Program Two-Day Introduction to Entrepreneurship Training Workshop (B2B 2-day workshop), …

… Guzman Convenes Roundtable with Black Leaders to Commemorate Anniversary of the Freedman’s Bank Founding … with prominent Black community leaders focused on ways to support advancing Black entrepreneurship in the United … important Black voices and civil society organizations to listen, strategize and advance solutions to close racial …

… and CEO of The Aidan Eslinger Company, Aidan’s mission is to entertain and inspire. He is the author of three … and creates activities and incentives for young black boys to encourage them to read and take their academics seriously. Since 2019, Aidan …

… Guzman on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Action to Increase Transparency on Small Business Lending … Bureau (CFPB) finalizing Section 1071, a rule that aims to increase transparency in small business lending, promote … to capital, for too long, have stood in the way of many small business owners in underserved …

… joined U.S. Representative Lucy McBath (GA), in Atlanta to highlight the success of President Biden’s Investing in … . “President Biden’s Investing in America agenda has led to the strongest and fastest economic recovery in the world: … in Georgia,” said Administrator Guzman . “I look forward to working with Congresswoman Lucy McBath and supporting her …