SBA: Guest Lineup Unveiled for Small Business Cyber Summit
Cybersecurity and Business Experts Convene to Share Free Best Practices and Practical Tools for Small Businesses The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will host its Small Business Cyber Summit during Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, with free educational webinars for small business owners on Wednesday, Oct. 18 and 25, and Nov. 1. This year’s summit is part of…
EDA: Grantees Announced Under the 2023 University Center Competition
23 Colleges and Universities in EDA’s Austin and Denver Regions Selected as EDA University Center Economic Development Technical Assistance Programs Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the grantees of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) 2023 University Center Economic Development Program Competition. EDA is providing a total of $16.5 million in grants to 23…
SBA: “Investing in America: Small Business Tools and Resources” Webinar Series Launched by SBA and the Public Private Strategies Institute
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) formally announced today its “Investing in America: Small Business Tools and Resources” series, a new collaboration with Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) to expand public awareness of SBA’s programs, priorities, and initiatives that will empower business owners across the country, particularly those from underserved and disadvantaged communities. As part of…
HUD: Initial Recipients for Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Announced
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is pleased to announce initial recipients of technical assistance offered through its Thriving Communities Technical Assistance (TCTA) program: Syracuse, NY; Rockford, IL; Redmond, WA; and Sun Prairie, WI. TCTA is designed to help local governments ensure housing needs are addressed as part of their infrastructure investment…
SBA: New Entrepreneurship Training Course Introduced for Military Spouses
Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched a new business training program tailored to military spouses entitled “The Military Spouse Pathway to Business Program.” The program supports the recent White House Executive Order 14100, which strengthens economic opportunity for military and Veteran spouses, caregivers, and survivors. “The Biden-Harris Administration is working hard to create more economic opportunities for military families,…
SBA: Two $150,000 Grants Announced to Fund Women’s Business Centers in Oregon and Washington, D.C.
Deadline To Apply: Thursday, August 24, 2023 Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of $300,000 for two grant opportunities for established and aspiring Women’s Business Center (WBC) host organizations to provide outcome-oriented business services for women entrepreneurs in Oregon and Washington, D.C. Each location will be awarded one grant of up to $150,000. The recipients must be private, nonprofit organizations that provide…
SBA: Second Annual Small Business Cyber Summit Scheduled During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Experts from the Cybersecurity and Business Worlds Convene to Share Best Practices and Practical Tools The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that the agency will host a cyber summit in October 2023. The free cybersecurity series supports America’s 33 million small businesses with tools, tips, and resources from multiple federal agencies to bolster their…
SBA: Virtual Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit Scheduled for May 25th
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Veterans Business Development will host a virtual Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes on Thursday, May 25, from 1-3:30 p.m. ET. This event furthers the priorities set forth by First Lady Jill Biden’s Joining Forces initiative. This free event will connect military spouses with…
SBA: Second Annual America’s Seed Fund Week Connecting Entrepreneurs to Early-Stage R&D Funding Announced
America’s Seed Fund Week brings together tech startups and America’s Seed Fund agencies and resources to support economic growth Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced the 2nd annual America’s Seed Fund Week. Taking place from May 15 – 18, the…
SBA: Expanded Support for Veteran Small Business Owners Announced
Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced $3.5 million in grant awards to support outreach organizations focused on veteran small businesses. The grants provide critical funding to create new Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs) in Alaska, California, Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Nevada, and South Carolina, strengthening training and counseling services for aspiring and existing veteran and military…