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Wetland Plants Inc.
… goal was to produce wetland and aquatic plants to be used for stormwater, wastewater, salt marsh, and shoreline … to establish a supply chain on the eastern United States for Native Wetland Plants. Beginning her new horticulture … high-quality plants. In fact, the company’s revenue grew at a steady pace from 1999 until 2005. With the downturn of … -
New initiative aims to solve problems using data
… this effort with Karen Dunn Kelley, Under Secretary at the Department of Commerce; Suzette Kent, Federal Chief … Statistician of the U.S.; and Jack Wilmer, Senior Advisor for Cybersecurity and IT Modernization, Office of Science and Technology Policy. Today, the PMA released its first-quarter milestones related … -
Navigating the Alphabet Soup of Export Assistance
… is a small business with global sales aspirations to turn for help navigating the “alphabet soup” of export … international sales strategies necessary to succeed in today's global marketplace. Here you will find trusted … to acquire foreign contracts. As we get better at understanding what is available in terms of government … -
Celebrating SBA’s Small Business Development Centers – SBDC Day!
… by visiting your local Small Business Development Center today. There are nearly 1, 000 SBDC’s in the U.S., Guam, … -
New SBA FY17 Scorecard Shows Federal Agencies Award Record Breaking $105 Billion in Small Business Contracts
… with making sure that the federal government spends at least 23% of its contract dollars with small businesses annually. Today, we released our annual Small Business Procurement … government exceeded its small business contracting goal for the 5th consecutive year, awarding 23.88 percent in prime … -
Supporting Women’s Entrepreneurship is now more important than ever
… that targeted the creation of resources and networks for women. This year, we celebrate one milestone in … The mission of the WBC program is to act as the catalyst for providing in-depth, substantive, outcome-oriented … many of which are socially and economically disadvantaged. Today, there are more than 100 WBCs all over the country – … -
10 Stats That Explain Why Business Credit is Important for Small Business
… 10 Stats That Explain Why Business Credit is Important for Small Business March 9, 2017 Statistics have many … blogger for Dun and Bradstreet Credibility Corp, about.com and business.com. Read more about Marco Carbajo … why business credit is important for small business owners today. Similar to personal credit, business credit determines … -
SBA serves veterans who served our nation
… over $1 million in sales in the past year alone. The idea for Lyles BBQ was sparked while the two were transitioning … to Business , taught them to manage budgets and cash flow. Today, business is smokin’. Lyles BBQ is just one of 2.5 … this Veterans Day and thank them for their sacrifices, we at the SBA want all veterans and military families to know … -
Farmers Markets Provide Needed Goods to Communities During COVID-19
… has grown from just under 2,000 in 1994 to more than 8,600 today. Small businesses, including We Grow Microgreens – the SBA’s 2019 Microenterprise Business of the Year for Massachusetts –greatly contribute to local farmers … stores and restaurants in the Boston area and consumers at farmers markets in Roslindale, Wayland, Newton, and … -
Small Businesses Received Historic $132.9 Billion in Federal Contracts in New FY19 Procurement Scorecard; Women-Owned Contracting Goal Met For the Second Time in Scorecard History
… Procurement Scorecard; Women-Owned Contracting Goal Met For the Second Time in Scorecard History August 13, 2020 In … the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world. Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration released the … Aviation Administration and the Chief Acquisition Officer at the Department of Energy. I am pleased to oversee the … -
National Preparedness Month: Evaluate Your Disaster Plan
… year’s theme is, “Disasters Don’t Wait. Make your Plan Today.” Each week will focus on a different aspect of … interruptions, and other disasters on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m. EDT . In addition to presentations by experts at … for the webinar here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/992418504905457168 Make a Plan The first step is … -
State Trade Expansion Program: 10 Years of Success
… small businesses just like yours find global success. For the last decade, STEP has awarded 302 state grants, which … all 50 states and U.S. Territories for a total of more than $156,000,000, generating nearly $1.8 … expanding any business is finding more customers, and in today’s modern global economy, businesses that think and work … -
Manufacturers are Leading our Nation’s Recovery
… U.S. small business manufacturers that are overcoming today’s challenging market by effectively tapping into SBA, … economic multiplier of any major sector, and account for more than three-quarters of private-sector research and … a virtue,” says CEO Howard Melamed. “It forced us to look at debt as an anchor to the business. We reduced debt, … -
Celebrating Hispanic entrepreneurs’ growth, resilience
… in a Republican President’s Cabinet, I am proud to work for an Administration that has empowered Hispanic Americans … I took hold of the opportunities this country afforded me. Today, thanks to the trust placed in me by President Trump, … employees back to work. The Trump Administration’s support for minority entrepreneurship is clear not only in the … -
Grow Your Small Business Through Exporting
… Enforcement Fairness Read more about Michele Schimpp In today’s global, interconnected economy, it’s no surprise that there are major sales opportunities abroad for U.S. businesses. Nearly 96 percent of consumers live … government programs. You can reach the hotline toll-free at 855-722-4877 or via email at international@sba.gov . … -
Celebrate SBDC Day 2022 with the SBA
… resources they need to start, grow, expand, or recover. For some, that might look like counseling in financing and … How SBDCs Help Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners Today’s small business community is a microcosm of the … it is not the exception. There is also the ownership team at Empanada’s Factory Latin Fusion in Jacksonville, Florida. … -
Big Sky Country Has a Big Winner: SBA’s 2022 National Exporter of the Year is Glacier Hops Ranch
… (SBA) recognizes small businesses and innovative start-ups for their entrepreneurial spirit. In the midst of the … his facility’s footprint tenfold and tripled his staff. Today, Britz exports to over 50 countries worldwide. … expansion. Glacier Hops Ranch has a worldwide reputation for producing an innovative and premium product that now … -
The Groundwork Laid by the Small Business Development Centers’ Critical Support in 2022 Will Contribute to U.S. Small Business Resilience and Prosperity in 2023
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The SBA Reaffirms Its Dedication to Growth in the Black-Owned Business Community
… became the first Black entrepreneur to be granted a patent for prototyping the process that would eventually become … integral role in shaping the American business landscape. Today, Black entrepreneurs are substantial contributors to … Black- or African American-owned businesses account for $141.billion in annual sales, according to the latest …