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… 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 …

… Program (STEP).   Contreras-Sweet heralded the news as a boon for America’s small businesses: “Exporting provides … in the first three rounds (FY 2011, 2012, 2014) reported a strong return on federal taxpayer investment, generating …   FY2016 (Year 5) STEP Awards Awardees were determined via a competitive process, as required by the Trade Facilitation …

… 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 …

… National Small Business Week will be held from May 1-7.  This year’s theme will be “Dream Big, Start Small.” …

… 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 … Business Centers, Veterans Business Outreach Centers, 7(j) technical assistance providers, universities, other …

… partnerships developed through these programs will play a critical role in helping high-growth potential small firms lay a stronger foundation for economic prosperity.” FAST funding … small businesses. Proposals will be evaluated by a committee consisting of small business owners, state level …

… Government Contracting and Business Development will host a media conference call to discuss the historic results and … based on the agreed upon goals. Each federal agency has a different small business prime contracting goal. The SBA … or Carol.Chastang@sba.gov by  Aug. 12 at 9 a.m.  EDT  to receive the Conference ID number. About the …

…  announces the opening of the submission period for a funding opportunity through the  State Trade Expansion … the submission period is from  February 6, 2020 – April 7, 2020 .  Proposals responding to this Funding Opportunity … must be posted to grants.gov by  11:59 p.m. (EDT), April 7, 2020. No other method of submission will be permitted. …

… VETRN program is open to veteran-owned businesses (or be a veteran immediate family member), located in New England, … in annual revenues. Exceptions may be considered on a case by case basis. To learn more about the VETRN … makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small …