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… entrepreneurs throughout the 32-county district to participate in a free, seven-month Emerging Leaders … each participating entrepreneur will learn immediate ways to improve their business and will create a three-year strategic growth plan to build a sustainable business of size and scale. Emerging …

… SBA Announces Funding Competition to Organizations Providing Training to Women Veteran Entrepreneurs WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small … “Women veteran entrepreneurs have contributed in a major way to the growth of the U.S. economy, bringing in $10 …

… and celebrations were postponed this year due to the Coronavirus outbreak. “National Small Business Week is a time to recognize the impact entrepreneurs and small businesses … tenacity remain the same as small business owners continue to inspire us in new and meaningful ways.” 2020 winners from …

… 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) …

… Isabella Casillas Guzman released the following statement to commemorate Labor Day: “Labor Day is a time to honor the unending strength, creativity and determination … over the past year and a half and are leading the way as our country recovers and rebuilds from a global …

… 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 …

… jobs were added in the last month and unemployment down to remarkably low levels at 3.8 percent: “Today’s jobs report … small businesses, our nation’s job creators, are helping to lead the way. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan and the President’s …

… 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 …

… 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. …

… 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 …