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SBA Administrator Guzman Announces 2 Federal Advisory Committees to Accelerate American Innovation and Access to Capital for Small Businesses and Startups

Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), announced the establishment of two new federal advisory committees to accelerate support for startups driving critical innovation across the U.S. and increase small businesses' access to patient capital.

U.S. Small Business Administration Announces Landmark Collaboration With Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities to Address the Wealth Gap Through Black Entrepreneurship

Jun 19, 2022 09:02 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

In a first-of-its-kind agreement, U.S. Small Business Administration announces landmark collaboration with historically Black fraternities and sororities to improve financial literacy, outreach, and capital access opportunities across communities.

SBA New York Minority Small Business Champion of the Year – Elina Lecour, Esq. (Lecour Law, P.C.)

Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship Focal Point of Metro New York SBA National Small Business Week Honors

May 07, 2022 02:03 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) New York District has announced its 2022 National Small Business Week award recipients, recognizing a city-based educational game creator as Small Business Person of the Year.

Joe Biden-Kamala Harris Administration Expands SBA Pilot Program Targeting Access to Capital for Underserved Entrepreneurs

Mar 31, 2022 05:33 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Vice President Kamala Harris unveils improvements to SBA Community Advantage Pilot Program at a White House event with SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, extending it to 2024.

Senators Applaud SBA Administrator Guzman’s Decision to Extend Additional Deferment to Existing COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Borrowers

Mar 20, 2022 08:14 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), announced a major policy change to the SBA's COVID economic relief portfolio to provide more flexibility to small business owners impacted by the pandemic.

In Celebration of Black History Month, SBA Administrator Announces New Funding to Expand Outreach Centers for Women Entrepreneurs Through Minority Serving Institutions

Feb 09, 2022 04:34 AM EST By Jessel Thomas

At least $1.5 million will be awarded to support the expansion of the SBA’s Women’s Business Centers across Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and higher education institutions serving Hispanic, tribal and AAPI communities.

SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman Releases Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month

Sep 22, 2021 09:04 PM EDT By Mark Smith

Shortly after the start of the National Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman has released a statement.

Run a Startup Accelerator? Here's How to Compete for $50,000 in Gov. Funding from the Small Business Administration

May 03, 2016 04:34 PM EDT By Robert Schoon

This week is National Small Business Week, and in celebration, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the third annual round of its Growth Accelerator Fund competition to award accelerators and startup ecosystems that empower aspiring startups.

Diversity in Tech: HP Praised After Appointing Aida Alvarez to Board of Directors

Feb 11, 2016 04:22 PM EST By Robert Schoon

This week HP announced the appointment of former Small Business Administrator chief Aida Alvarez to its board of directors, a decision that has drawn much praise from diversity advocates around the country.

Small Business Groups Aim to Bridge Youth, Millennial Unemployment Gap

Sep 02, 2015 03:59 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Two small business organizations have teamed to encourage and boost youth employment.

TURNOUT: Latino, Millennial, Immigrant Entrepreneurs Play 'Enormous' Role in US Economy, Says SBA Maria Contreras-Sweet

May 12, 2015 05:00 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Latinos have said job creation and fixing the economy is among their most important issues that politicians should address during the midterm election, according to Latino Decisions 2014 Election Eve Poll, and U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet has been helping Latinos enter into small business ventures.