EDA: Investment Made to Support Small Business Growth and Resiliency in Redding, CA
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced an $880,000 grant to Superior California Economic Development of Redding, California, to capitalize a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) and to provide technical assistance to potential borrowers in disaster-impacted counties of Shasta, Trinity, Modoc, and Siskiyou. This EDA grant will be matched with $220,000 in…
EDA: Investment Made to Provide High-Speed Research Computing for Business Growth in South Dakota Opportunity Zone
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.46 million grant to Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota, to help establish a high speed research network. The investment, located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act designated Opportunity Zone, will be matched with $1.46…
SBA: Makerspace Training, Collaboration and Hiring (MaTCH) Pilot Competition Announced
Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration Acting Administrator Chris Pilkerton announced the launch of the Makerspace Training, Collaboration and Hiring (MaTCH) Pilot Competition. The MaTCH Pilot Competition seeks to address the job skills and placement gaps faced by U.S. businesses by providing funding to create or expand programs with job-specific and soft skills training within existing makerspaces….
SBA: Certification Rule Proposed for Women-Owned Small Businesses
Seeking Comments by July 15 Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration published a proposed rule that will provide a free online application process for women-owned small businesses to be certified and eligible to participate in the SBA’s Women-Owned Small Business Program or access contracts as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small…
SBA: World Trade Month Kicks Off with Go Global Webinar Series
As part of World Trade Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration, along with several other federal agencies, will conduct a four-part webinar series entitled, “Go Global” starting May 9th. This online program aims to help participants gain valuable insights on strategies for international sales success. Presenting agencies in the webinar series include the U.S. Small Business Administration,…
SBA: Office of Surety Guarantees Award Winners Recognized
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recognizes the Office of Surety Guarantees award winners for their continued work to help small contracting businesses acquire surety bonds. Three SBA surety bond partners were selected to receive awards based on their participation, activity, claims and recovery, and their commitment to helping small businesses obtain contracts with both…
SBA: Arizona Entrepreneurs Awarded 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year
Entrepreneurs from Iowa and Virginia also recognized by SBA as Runners-up Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration recognized and awarded this year’s Small Business Person of the Year, Jennifer Herbert (CEO) and Jeff Herbert (CSO) of Superstition Meadery, LLC from Arizona, during the 2019 National Small Business Week ceremony in Washington, D.C. “It is my honor to announce…
SBA: President Trump Proclaims National Small Business Week May 5-11
Today, National Small Business Week celebrations commence in the nation’s capital with a two-day award ceremony at the U.S. Institute of Peace where more than 75 national award winners from across the country and U.S. territories are gathered to be recognized for their major accomplishments. The two-day award ceremony will conclude Monday, May 6 with the announcement…
SBA: Funding Opportunity Announced through the State Trade Expansion Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces the opening of the submission period for a funding opportunity through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). The purpose of the grant opportunity is to invite proposals for funding from eligible state entities interested in, and capable of providing assistance, guidance and tools to qualified small businesses looking to engage in export-related…
SBA: National Small Business Week Kicks Off in Washington, D.C. May 5-6
America’s top small businesses to be honored for their achievements Acting Administrator Chris Pilkerton, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, will kick off the 2019 National Small Business Week events in Washington, D.C. on May 5-6. Small business owners, industry leaders and other award winners from around the country will gather in D.C. to be recognized…