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By Business Daily | Sep 16, 2024
Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and a member of President Biden’s Cabinet, issued a statement celebrating the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
By Business Daily | Sep 13, 2024
On September 9, Brian Niccol officially assumed the role of CEO at Starbucks. His appointment marks a pivotal shift in leadership as Starbucks grapples with significant brand identity issues and a downturn in sales.
By Business Daily | Sep 13, 2024
Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and a member of President Biden’s Cabinet, convened a hearing with federal leaders and small business owners. The focus was on enhancing small businesses' ability to compete for federal contracts, particularly regarding the impact of joint ventures (JV) on small business participation in Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOCs).
By Business Daily reports | Sep 12, 2024
The 2024 fall Health Connect Partners (HCP) Hospital Supply Chain conference will be sponsored by Synergy Surgical, who recently announced the sponsorship on their site.
By Business Daily | Sep 11, 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that the Delaware Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been awarded a $350,000 prize to develop and implement a national Cyber Certification Program for SBA resource partners. The initiative will leverage industry best practices to offer cybersecurity tools and training to small businesses through a hybrid course curriculum that includes webinars, workshops, knowledge-based assessments, certification requirements, and ongoing continuing education tracking key performance indicators over two years.
By Business Daily | Sep 10, 2024
Administrator Guzman Opens Application Window for Lenders Filling Gaps in Credit Markets
By Business Daily | Sep 5, 2024
Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and a member of President Biden’s Cabinet, along with Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, will participate in a fireside chat on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 1:30 ET. The discussion will focus on Administration initiatives aimed at promoting small business competitiveness through regulatory change and enforcement.
By Business Daily | Sep 4, 2024
On August 26 and 27, Deputy Administrator Dilawar Syed of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) visited Alaska to engage with businesses benefiting from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing In America agenda, including entrepreneurs from underserved communities.
By R. B. Pepalis | Sep 3, 2024
Amazon has spotlighted an Illinois-based food company in its Selling Partners channel. The feature story highlighted Nigerian-influenced Iya Foods and the success it has achieved selling its products on the Amazon site.
By A. I. Benavidez | Sep 3, 2024
Over 850 small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs gathered in June for the OH-11 Small Business Expo. An Amazon representative attended to provide attendees with insights on selling their products on the Amazon platform.
By Business Daily | Sep 3, 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that the upcoming quarterly public meetings for the Interagency Task Force (IATF) on Veterans Small Business Development and the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) will be held on Sept. 10 and 12, respectively.
By M. N. Tirado | Aug 29, 2024
A report from Insurify released on August 11 projected that car insurance rates in Nevada will increase by a total of 20% in 2024, resulting in Nevada drivers paying an average of $3,531 for full coverage car insurance by the end of the year.
By Business Daily | Aug 27, 2024
New outdoor luxury brand LETO will mark the end of the summer vacation season with an exclusive 30% off sale on its website through Labor Day.
By Business Daily | Aug 27, 2024
On August 27, 2024, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and a member of President Biden’s Cabinet, announced more than $1 million in grant awards to three organizations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Puerto Rico. These grants aim to establish new Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs) to enhance training and counseling services for veteran and military spouse small business owners. The new centers will commence their project periods on September 1.
By Business Daily | Aug 26, 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa – On Friday, August 23, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, traveled to Iowa to meet with disaster survivors and assess SBA recovery efforts following devastating tornadoes and severe weather earlier this year.
By Business Daily | Aug 21, 2024
NEW DELHI – During the week of August 12, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and a member of President Biden’s Cabinet representing over 34 million small businesses in America, visited New Delhi and Hyderabad, India. The purpose of her visit was to meet with national leaders and local entrepreneurs to enhance the U.S.-India partnership and explore increased trade opportunities for small businesses in both countries.
By Business Daily | Aug 21, 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it will host its third annual Small Business Cyber Summit on October 16 and 23. This free cybersecurity series aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, aiming to provide America's 34 million small businesses with essential tools and resources to enhance their cybersecurity infrastructure. The summit, in collaboration with multiple federal agencies, will feature hands-on advice, interactive forensic assessments, and panels discussing available local and federal resources.
By Business Daily | Aug 21, 2024
SALEM, Ore. - On Tuesday, August 27, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, will travel to Oregon as part of the Investing in America Tour.
By Business Daily | Aug 21, 2024
DES MOINES - On Friday, August 23, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, will travel to Iowa to meet with disaster survivors and local leaders following devastating tornadoes earlier this year and assess SBA recovery efforts on the ground.
By K. R. Nelson | Aug 20, 2024
Amazon announced that the Progressive Policy Institute ranked the company as the leading Investment Hero. The ranking was awarded to Amazon due to its record on investing more in the United States—including Kentucky—than any other American company.