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Earth Day Just Another Day in Small Business

As you're probably aware, today is Earth Day. If you didn't already know, there is a good chance you found out when you got online and went to Google and noticed their Earth Day logo. Half the time, Google's the only reason I know when a holiday is. Maybe a little sad, but it's just one more of those useful Google features.Every Day is Earth Day

Kerry Slams Bush Over SBA Loan Program

Senator John Kerry, who is chairman of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has yet again called out the Bush Administration for something. Nothing new there, but the focus this time is an estimated $404 million in fixed asset loans from the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 504 program. Kerry is calling upon the Bush Administration to "protect taxpayer investments" in small business loans backed by the government, and to reinstate a program that "uses lenders to recoup losses from defaulted loans".

Kentucky Non-Profits get Some Aid from the SBA

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that certain private non-profit organizations in our home state of Kentucky that don't provide critical governmenal services might be eligible for low-rate disaster loans.The loans stem from President' Bush's Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance after damages caused by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding in early February.

ASBL Wins FOIA Request For SBA Emails

Avowed Small Business Administration critic Lloyd Chapman at the American Small Business League touted a decision that he thinks will prove a pattern of doling out federal small business contracts to Fortune 1000 firms.

SBA Turns Over PR Executive's Correspondence

Today, the American Small Business League (ASBL) announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has agreed to turn over 2 years of correspondence from Press Office Director Mike Stamler.

Entrepreneurs Honored During Small Business Week

April 21st -25th is National Small Business Week.  The Small Business Administration has been celebrating this for 45 years, and events will be held in both Washington D.C. and New York City. "Small businesses drive our economy, creating jobs and opportunities for Americans in every community across the country," said SBA Administrator Steve Preston.

11 Cities Chosen for SBA Assistance

Eleven cities around the United States have been selected to participate in an initiative from the Small Business Administration to accelerate job growth and the expansion of small businesses.Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Memphis, Atlanta, Chicago, Milwaukee, Albuquerque, New Orleans, Des Moines and Oakland have been selected and will each have their own official unveilings later this month and early next month.

American Small Business League Takes SBA to Court

The American Small Business League (ASBL) issued a statement today saying that they will see Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Stephen Preston in court.This stems from Preston's refusal to disclose names of Fortune 500 firms that received a major portion of more than $270 billion in federal small business contracts during 2005 and 2006.Preston has allegedly refused several parties (including members of Congress) access to the list of names.

Hearings to Address Capital Programs & Procurement Methods

A hearing entitled "Improving the SBA's Access to Capital Programs for Our Nation's Small Businesses" is scheduled to take place Wednesday March 5 in Washington D.C. The hearing is being held by the House Committee on Small Business subcommittee on Finance and Tax. The hearing is aimed at addressing "challenges faced by entrepreneurs in securing affordable financing through the SBA's access to capital programs." It will feature testimonies from the SBA as well as from banking entities and other small business associations.

Two Online Tools For Small Business Owners

More than 125,000 entrepreneurs looking to start or expand a business have used the U.S. Small Business Administration's new online assessment resources.