Small Business

SBA: Historic Federal Collaboration Launches New Digital Toolkit to Empower Workers and Promote Benefits of Equitable Labor-Management Partnerships

New digital resources will equip small businesses and other employers with tools to best protect the rights of workers interested in joining a union  In continued celebration of Labor Day, today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and the U.S. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)released a first-of-its-kind digital toolkit…

EDA: Over $47 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds Invested Last Week

The following grants were made under the American Rescue Plan Funds program: September 6, 2022 – U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4.7 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Small Businesses on Fort Apache Indian Reservation September 6, 2022 – U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Water Utility Improvements…

SBA: Call for Nominations for 2023 National Small Business Week Awards Announced

Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 33 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced the call for nominations  for the 2023 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards. The NSBW Awards recognize SBA-assisted small businesses’ inspirational achievements and contributions to their communities and our nation’s economy.  All nominations should be…

SBA: Return of ChallengerHer, the Government Contracting Education Initiative for Women Entrepreneurs, Announced

ChallengeHer is celebrating 10 years of helping women-owned small businesses access federal contracts WASHINGTON –Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 33 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced the return of ChallengeHer—a government contracting education initiative to help women-owned small business gain access to federal contracts and…

SBA: New Board Chair and Selection of New Members Announced for the National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board

The Board is embarking on an outreach and engagement effort to strengthen the program – Townhall planned for Fall 2022 WASHINGTON – Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the voice for America’s 33 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announces the selection of new advisory board leadership to the Small Business Develop…

SBA: Improved Surety Bond Process Announced to Provide Streamlined Support for Local Infrastructure Contractors

Improvements are expected to increase and speed access to opportunities related to Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced changes today to streamline the submission of Work-in-Process (WIP) information small businesses provide when receiving bonding support through the Surety Bond Guarantee (SBG) Prior Approval Program. Surety bonding is required for any business to bid on…

SBA: Grant Awardees Announced for New Pilot Program to Bolster Cybersecurity Infrastructure for Emerging Small Businesses

Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 33 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced nearly $3 million in new funding for three state delegates to help emerging small businesses develop their cybersecurity infrastructure. Arkansas, Maryland, and South Dakota representatives are receiving grants that will…

SBA: New Collaboration and Webinar Series Announced to Help the Small Business Community Navigate Economic Challenges

“The Bottom Line” webinar series will bring together SBA officials, small business advocates, and economic experts for discussions on how to address economic challenges facing small businesses today. On Monday, August 22, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 33 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, and John…

EDA: Over $54 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds Invested Last Week

Last week, the following grants were made under the American Rescue Plan Funds program: August 16, 2022 – U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $6.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Develop a New Business Facility in Duffield, Virginia August 16, 2022 – U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4.5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Wastewater…

EDA: Over $17 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds Invested Last Week

Last week, the following grants were made under the American Rescue Plan Funds program: August 10, 2022 – U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $587,395 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Strengthen Economic Development Organizations in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico August 9, 2022 – U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $5.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Workforce…