SBA: Agency to Showcase American Entrepreneurship with Small Business Expo and Million Dollar Pitch Competition
Dean Cain to host alongside judges Nicki Minaj, Grant Cardone and Joe Gebbia; competition to become primetime special premiering in October The U.S. Small Business Administration will bring together entrepreneurs, business leaders and some of the biggest names in business and entertainment on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Washington, D.C., for a Small Business Expo and…
EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $23 Million to Support Economic Development Projects in Ten States
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced $23 million in awards for projects in ten states. The awards were provided through EDA’s FY 2025 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs, which leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development strategies to support distressed communities. The EDA awards…
EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $44 Million in Disaster Supplemental Funding to Support Economic Development Projects in Five States
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced $44 million in Disaster Supplemental funding awards to five states that were impacted by storms and natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. The EDA awards announced today are: “The Economic Development Administration provides communities with the resources they need to rebuild their economies following…
SBA: Guidance Issued to Prioritize Defense-Critical Firms as New 8(a) Program Rules Take Effect
Agency Advances the Smaller War Plants Commission’s effort to prioritize domestic production capacity and military readiness Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced new guidance relating to recent reforms of the 8(a) Business Development Program for individually-owned firms. In support of President Donald J. Trump’s agenda to expand the Arsenal of Freedom here at home, and…
EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $159 Million in Disaster Supplemental Funding to Support Economic Development Projects in Helene-Impacted States
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced $159 million in Disaster Supplemental funding awards to several states impacted by Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. The EDA awards announced today are: “The Economic Development Administration remains committed to helping communities impacted by Hurricane Helene and other natural…
EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $62 Million to Support Economic Development Projects in Five Southeastern States
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced $62 million in awards for projects in five states across the Southeastern United States. The awards were provided through EDA’s FY 2025 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs, which leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development strategies to support…
SBA: Agency Recognizes Innovative CHOICE Arrangements as Major Win for Small Businesses
Trump Administration Initiative Expands Health Insurance Affordability, Choice, and Coverage Options for Small Businesses and Workers Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) joined the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to announce CHOICE Arrangements. Formerly known as Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs),…
SBA: All Star Lineup Unveiled for Million Dollar Pitch Competition
Judges Nicki Minaj, Grant Cardone, and Joe Gebbia to join host Dean Cain at finale in Washington, D.C. Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the all-star judging panel and event host for the grand finale of the agency’s Million Dollar Pitch Competition. The judging panel will consist of global music icon and entrepreneur Nicki Minaj,…
EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $41.6 Million in Disaster Supplemental Funding to Support Economic Development Projects in Five States
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced $41.6 million in Disaster Supplemental funding awards to five states, which were impacted by storms and natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. The EDA awards announced today are: “The Disaster Supplemental Grant Program was designed to help communities rally and rebuild their local economies…
SBA: Agency and Department of War Establish Smaller War Plants Commission in Historic Effort to Strengthen Defense Industrial Base Capacity
Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of War (DoW) announced a historic initiative to expand American military capacity, capability, and resilience by establishing the Smaller War Plants Commission (SWPC). Created through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the Commission will marshal federal resources to expand production capacity, eliminate burdensome regulations, accelerate innovation, and provide targeted capital…