This week
marks 69 years since President Eisenhower signed the Small Business Act, establishing the SBA. Today, millions are achieving the American dream of business ownership with SBA support. SBA continues to adapt, helping small businesses meet the challenges
of tomorrow. For resources to help you start, grow, expand and recover your business, visit
sba.gov.
The
small business procurement scorecard is out! In FY21, the federal government exceeded its small business contracting goal, awarding 27.2%, or $154.2B, in federal contract dollars to small businesses, a new record. View the
first-ever digital scorecard.
Watch
the announcement
This week, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman visited
Houston, Texas to meet inspiring small business owners who were able to pivot, recover and grow with help from SBA programs and resources.
Administrator Guzman also joined Vice President Kamala Harris in New York City to discuss the work of the Biden-Harris Administration and highlight new opportunities to help our small businesses start, grow, and thrive. Follow the Administrator on
Instagram,
Facebook, and
Twitter to see photos and videos of all her visits to small businesses across America.
Whether you’re looking to start a small business or expand your current one, SBA’s digital learning platform has everything you need to educate yourself on entrepreneurial best practices and available financing options.
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more
Join SBA and Public Private Strategies Institute for a webinar on Wednesday, August 3 at 2:00 p.m. ET to learn about broadband, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and SBA resources. Additional speakers to be announced.
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Podcast: Disaster Recovery Resources
Associate Administrator for SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance Francisco Sanchez Jr. joined the America Adapts podcast to discuss how
SBA helps small businesses recover from disasters and become more resilient to threats caused by climate change.
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Get Inspired: Small Business Success Story
Thaime and Jesus Nañez came to Milwaukee as young immigrants with big dreams, restoring and renovating an old farmhouse with the goal of providing a creative entertainment venue for their community.
With help from local grants and a Community Advantage loan provided by the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation, an SBA lender and Women’s Business Center, Thaime and Jesus opened Farmhouse Paint Bar & Hall.
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We Want to Hear from You
The SBA is seeking public comments on a proposed rule to establish a certification program for Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Comments must be received on or before August 5.
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