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The Small Business Administration is a United States federal agency established in 1953 by the Small Business Act. The SBA is dedicated to assisting and supporting small business and entreprenuers. The SBA... more +
The Small Business Administration is a United States federal agency established in 1953 by the Small Business Act. The SBA is dedicated to assisting and supporting small business and entreprenuers. The SBA carries out its mission through a variety of programs including providing financial and federal contract procurement assistance, management assistance, and specialized outreach to women, minorities and armed forces veterans. less -
Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Independent Sponsor Series: Ryan Sullivan of North Park Group Discusses the M&A Outlook and Offers Advice to Business Owners and...

To help businesses, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving independent sponsor landscape, Robert Connolly – a partner in LP’s Corporate Practice Group and leader of LP’s Independent Sponsor team –...more

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Daily Financial Regulation Update -- Friday March 7, 2025

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March 6, 2025- U.S. Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) led legislation that would eliminate the ability for federal regulators to use reputational risk as a component of supervision....more

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Programs Available to Veteran Entrepreneurs with Service-Connected Disabilities

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As defined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a service-connected condition means an illness or injury that was caused by, or got worse because of, active military service. Veterans who have service-connected...more

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SBA Notices Tribal Consultation in Advance of Proposed Rule Affecting HUBZone, 8(a) and Other Small Business Contracting Programs

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On July 22, 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published a Notice of Tribal Consultations (Notice) in the Federal Register related to a forthcoming proposed rulemaking affecting a number of SBA's small...more

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Vets to Ventures - Legal Intel for Veteran Entrepreneurs

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...What do Nike, FedEx, Enterprise, GoDaddy, and Esurance have in common? Their founders all served in the military. One out of 10 small businesses – 2.5 million businesses – are veteran-owned, and veterans are 45% more...more

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SBA’s New Lending Rules Improve Small Business Growth Opportunities

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On April 12, 2023, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published two new rules: (1) Small Business Lending Company (SBLC) Moratorium Rescission and Removal of the Requirement for a Loan Authorization (Moratorium...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - March 2022 #4

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: SBA Will Expand a Key Obama-Era Lending Program for Low-Income Business Owners - Vice President Kamala Harris and Small Business Administration, or SBA,...more

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Gender Diversity in Patenting: Current Landscape and Recommendations

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A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives in July introduced a little-noticed but ultimately popular piece of legislation in response to reports that point to a gender, race and income gap in patent filing and grant rates. A...more

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Full Speed Ahead: SBA Directory May Hasten Franchisee Lending Process

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As of January 1, 2018, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will begin implementing new rules that will affect franchisors, entrepreneurs wishing to join a franchise system, and lenders or CDCs (Certified Development...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - October 2017 #3

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CAPITOL HILL - House Small Business Committee letter requesting update to Small Business Tax - This week, House Small Business Committee Chairman Steve Chabot (R-OH) sent a letter with Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - September 2017 #2

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CAPITOL HILL - “Serving Small Businesses: Examining the Effectiveness of HUBZone Reforms” House Small Business Committee Press Release, September 13, 2017. Retrieved from smallbusiness.house.gov - The House Small...more

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10 Steps to Brewery Start-Up: A Step-by-Step Guide to Start-Up A Brewery In Maryland

In this ten-part blog series, I will explore the ten steps that are suggested that you should take to start-up a brewery of your own in Maryland. Step 1: Create a business plan. Quite simply, a business plan is a...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - July, 2017 #4

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: The Small Business Guide to Thriving in the Amazon-Whole Foods Era As Entrepreneur reports, the ripple effects of the Amazon-Whole Foods acquisition are being felt...more

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Want to Ruin Your Relationships? Ask Family and Friends to Fund Your Startup

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When you need cash to fuel your startup, it’s tempting to “think local.” The people with the strongest ties to you—relatives, friends, college roommates, running buddies, and co-workers—are the ones who believe in you. You’d...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - December 2016 #5

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS - Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Payment of Subcontractors - On January 20, 2016, the Department of Defense, Government Accountability Office, and National Aeronautic and...more

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Small Businesses, Big Opportunities – Recent SBA Expansion of the Mentor-Protégé Program

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Effective August 24, 2016, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) will fulfill the mandates of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (“NDAA 2013”), which...more

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WOSBs: Now It's Your Turn

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In the coming days, the SBA is expected to issue proposed rules to implement sole source authority for the WOSB Federal Contracting Program. To be clear, as many are anxiously waiting, sole source authority is not yet...more

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OHA Ruling Shows Danger in Proposed SBA Rule

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As the saying goes, unless you have been living under a rock, then you know that SBA recently proposed new rules to create a mentor-protégé program for all small businesses. ...more

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Hot Off The Presses: SBA To Release Proposed Rule On New Mentor-Protege Program On Thursday

My firm is a big supporter of the National 8(a) Association and a proud sponsor of its Winter Conference, which is taking place right now in Orlando, Florida. I just left a presentation given by the SBA and several other SBA...more

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