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… and women who are interested in growing their businesses.  A study of WBENC certified women businesses shows that the …

… exporters and making the process as easy as possible is a key component of the Administration’s small business strategy. “The awards will provide a solid foundation for small businesses planning to enter and … created in 1953 and since January 13, 2012 has served as a Cabinet-level agency of the federal government to aid, …

… in the first three rounds (FY 2011, 2012, 2014) reported a strong return on federal taxpayer investment, generating … created in 1953 and since January 13, 2012, has served as a Cabinet-level agency of the federal government to aid, …

… opportunity competition.  The funding will be given to a U.S.-based organization to expand an existing program … awarding one cooperative agreement from this announcement. A maximum of $500,000 in funding is available annually for up … be submitted via  grants.gov  no later than Friday, June 8 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. ### About the U.S. Small Business …

… technology, relaunched today with new partners and a greater emphasis on training users to make their businesses … The Technology Coalition ( www.sba.gov/techcoalition ) is a public-private partnership that educates users on topics … they start and grow their businesses. “These partners play a vital role as we work to ensure the Tech Coalition is the …

… Tour. “The last two years of the SBA Road Tour have been a huge success and we’ve engaged thousands of small … the nation, so we are excited to bring back the tour for a third year,” said John Williams, SBA Director of Innovation … are aware of the resources that can help them turn a big idea into another great American success story,” …

… SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet today announced a new initiative with Global Impact Investing Rating System … in low-to-moderate income (LMI) investment, which is a critical metric to ensure that the regions and cities of … served. In making the announcement, SBA Administrator and a member of President Obama’s cabinet, Maria Contreras-Sweet …

… SBA Announces $18.8 Million to Support Small Business Trade Growth Washington, … Program (STEP).   Contreras-Sweet heralded the news as a boon for America’s small businesses: “Exporting provides … $18.85 million to support ... … SBA Announces $18.8 Million to Support Small Business Trade Growth …

… Accelerator Fund Competition.  The recipients will receive a total of $3.4 million in prizes to boost the economic … created the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition in 2014 as a way to make new connections and strengthen existing bonds … business job creation and growth. These awards deliver on a longstanding commitment at SBA to strengthen and modernize …

… most iconic technology companies. These partners play a vital role as we work to educate entrepreneurs on the range … in the world.” SBA launched the SBTC earlier this year, a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership that provides … created in 1953 and since January 13, 2012 has served as a Cabinet-level agency of the federal government to aid, …

… Government Contracting and Business Development will host a conference call to announce the results of the 2015 Small … based on the agreed upon goals. Each federal agency has a different small business prime contracting goal. The SBA … RSVP for the event to Tiffani.Clements@sba.gov  by 10 a.m. on April 28       ### Summary WASHINGTON – On Thursday, …

… Administration (SBA) announced  today that it will launch a 20- state road tour led by the SBA’s Small Business … Innovation Road Tour. “Last year’s SBA Road Tour was a huge success and made it possible for us to engage … are aware of these resources that can help them turn a big idea into another great American success story.” This …

… technology start-ups, driving companies to move away from a traditional business plan to a more simplified, step-by-step approach.  It involves a cycle of consumer feedback and adaption to quickly take …

… STEP Program cooperative agreements will be awarded on a competitive basis. “Last year, the SBA surpassed our record … exporters and making the process as easy as possible is a key component of the Administration’s National Export … strong. Awardees reported supporting export activities a return on investment of federal funds of over 19:1 from …

… This intensive SBA support will create jobs and support a diverse cross-section of communities across our great … in the inaugural group of communities represent a wide range of diverse geographic areas and organizations. … within the community.  The funds will be used to deliver a proven entrepreneurship education curriculum for …

… “Scooping Up International Sales,” Bassetts Ice Cream, a fifth-generation family business and a Philadelphia tradition since 1861, won first prize at the … in Denver. SBA Deputy Administrator Marie Johns was a keynote speaker at the event. The four runners-up were: …

… growth small business can be to our competitiveness as a nation.” The Tibbetts Awards, named after Roland Tibbetts, … SBIR Hall of Fame Awards which recognize companies with a long period of extraordinary success of research, … co-founder Dr. Irwin M. Jacobs serving as keynote speaker. A reception for the Hall of Fame class was held later at a …

… in teaming arrangements, which may be in the form of a joint venture or prime and subcontractor relationship, … be eligible for these grant awards, an applicant must: be a private, non-profit or for-profit entity; have been in … dealing with issues relating to small business on a national level; and demonstrate that it has the capacity to …