ANCs head to Capitol Hill to polish image

Native8(a)works launched its effort to tell Congress about what SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program does for the United States’ indigenous people.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Mills confirmed to head SBA

Karen Mills would help put SBA back on track to carry out its lending, technical assistance and entrepreneurship programs, a senator said.

  • By Mary Mosquera

SBA unveils social-networking site

Business.gov Community is a place where small-business owners can collaborate on questions and ideas, the SBA says.

  • By Doug Beizer

Congress thwarts set-aside for woman-owned businesses

The fiscal 2009 spending law prohibits the Small Business Administration from using Bush administration regulations.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Woman-owned IT firms seek inclusion

Woman-owned firms look for a spot in SBA contracting programs.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Alaska Native set-asides to undergo review

The House Small Business Committee said it will examine the SBA's program after a 2008 report raised questions about possible fraud.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Small-biz advocacy group concerned about venture capital influence

A small-business advocacy group is cautioning that SBA pick Karen Mills may favor venture capitalists.

  • By Alice Lipowicz
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