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This week marks 69 years [ [link removed] ]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 [ [link removed] ].
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The small business procurement scorecard [ [link removed] ]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 [ [link removed] ].
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This week, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman visited Houston, Texas [ [link removed] ] 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 [ [link removed] ] 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 [ [link removed] ], Facebook [ [link removed] ], and Twitter [ [link removed] ] to see photos and videos of all her visits to small businesses across America.
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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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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 Na?ez 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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