Delaware Tribal Business Committee v. Weeks

Returning Citizens Empowered to Start and Grow Businesses Under Proposed Rule

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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If finalized, the proposed rule would expand access to capital for entrepreneurs with prior justice involvement by expanding eligibility and removing barriers to SBA’s loan and surety bond programs.

Key Points: 
  • If finalized, the proposed rule would expand access to capital for entrepreneurs with prior justice involvement by expanding eligibility and removing barriers to SBA’s loan and surety bond programs.
  • The proposed rule would also eliminate the current practice on SBA application forms of asking all applicants about their involvement with the criminal justice system.
  • “SBA’s proposed rule would help returning citizens have better access to capital to start and grow their businesses and ensure our economy and society can benefit from their pursuit of the American dream of business ownership.
  • The Biden-Harris Administration has implemented a whole-of-government effort to expand opportunities for returning citizens and strengthen communities and the economy.

Goldman Sachs Teams up with College Football Stars in NIL Ad to Support Small Business

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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The ad features the competitors coming together to call on Congress to reauthorize the Small Business Administration (SBA) and suggests that both kickers and small businesses are under-appreciated, yet essential, for success.

Key Points: 
  • The ad features the competitors coming together to call on Congress to reauthorize the Small Business Administration (SBA) and suggests that both kickers and small businesses are under-appreciated, yet essential, for success.
  • “Supporting small business is something we should be able to agree on, Republicans and Democrats, Longhorns and Crimson Tide fans,” said Kristen Heaney Clark, Founder of Yard Bar in Austin, TX and member of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices.
  • According to a 2023 survey by Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices, 70% of small business owners gave the federal government a C-grade or below for the effectiveness of programs, services, and tax credits available to small businesses.
  • Earlier this year, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices and the Bipartisan Policy Center released a policy report with recommendations to modernize the SBA for the small businesses of today.

EdgeEnergy Hosts Congressman Greg Landsman to Discuss EV Charging Infrastructure and Putting Electrified Transportation within Reach for All

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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CINCINNATI, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EdgeEnergy, an innovative energy conversion technology company bringing EV charging within reach, hosted U.S.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EdgeEnergy, an innovative energy conversion technology company bringing EV charging within reach, hosted U.S.
  • Congressman Greg Landsman (Ohio, District 1) for a tour of Edge's research and development and manufacturing facility last week in Cincinnati.
  • "We're honored and thrilled that Congressman Landsman made time to visit with us," said Greg York, Founder and CEO of EdgeEnergy.
  • "Like our critical bridge and road infrastructure, an adequate EV charging infrastructure is important to increasing EV adoption," said the Congressman.

Four Million Hard-Hit Businesses Approved for Nearly $390 Billion in COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loans

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Taken together with the American Rescue Plan-funded programs – the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, the COVID EIDL Targeted and Supplemental Advance Grants, and the Paycheck Protection Program -- COVID EIDL, which was often used for critical business operations such as making payroll, has helped small businesses power historic economic growth. In the first three quarters of 2021, small businesses with fewer than 50 employees created 1.9 million jobs, the fastest nine-month start in any year on record. This historic level of investment in saving our small business economy has resulted in high marks of trust in the SBA among the American public.

Key Points: 
  • Through the life of the program, the SBA disbursed approximately $390 billion to nearly four million small businesses and nonprofits.
  • The SBA has delivered historic economic relief to millions of Americas small businesses through the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, said Administrator Guzman.
  • Nearly 90 percent of loans went to small businesses with 10 employees or less, which tend to include the hardest-hit and most underserved populations.
  • Were thankful that through the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, the SBA was able to deliver approximately $390 billion in economic relief to nearly four million small businesses across the country.

BOMA International Endorses Bipartisan House Bill Supporting Small Business Energy Efficient Improvements

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International has endorsed bipartisan legislation expanding the maximum allowable amount businesses may borrow through the U.S. Small Business Administration's 504 Certified Development Company (504/CDC) loan program for energy efficient investments and upgrades.

Key Points: 
  • The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International has endorsed bipartisan legislation expanding the maximum allowable amount businesses may borrow through the U.S. Small Business Administration's 504 Certified Development Company (504/CDC) loan program for energy efficient investments and upgrades.
  • ), is titled the Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act (H.R.
  • 6921) and has been referred to the House Small Business Committee.
  • "BOMA International is proud to endorse the Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act and applaud the leadership of Representatives Crow and Bacon to significantly expand access to funding through the Small Business Administration," said BOMA International President and Chief Operating Officer Henry H. Chamberlain, APR, FASAE, CAE.

Statement by Administrator Guzman Applauding President Biden’s New Appointees to the U.S. Small Business Administration

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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Washington, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman issued the following statement, lauding the appointment of several key Biden-Harris Administration appointees to the SBA, including leadership for the Office of Native American Affairs and the Office of International Trade.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman issued the following statement, lauding the appointment of several key Biden-Harris Administration appointees to the SBA, including leadership for the Office of Native American Affairs and the Office of International Trade.
  • Appointees and their roles are listed per office below:
    Gabriel Esparza, Associate Administrator.
  • Previously, Therese served as Senior Counsel to the Senate Small Business Committee under Chair Ben Cardin of Maryland and co-founded a small business manufacturing company using SBAs tools.
  • Before the SBA, Olivia served in various roles with President Bidens team, including Advance Associate in the Offices of the Vice President and the Second Gentleman, and on the Biden for President Campaigns Advance team.