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Mountain America Credit Union Ranked Top Small Business Lender in US for 20 Consecutive Years

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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SANDY, Utah, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Callahan & Associates, a leader in providing credit unions with actionable data for making decisions that positively impact members, recently released its list of Top Small Business Lenders. Mountain America Credit Union was ranked the No. 1 small business credit union lender for Small Business Administration (SBA) loans in the country. Mountain America has received this recognition 20 years in a row.

Key Points: 
  • Mountain America Credit Union was ranked the No.
  • 1 small business credit union lender for Small Business Administration (SBA) loans in the country.
  • With no prior experience building a dance studio, Luke turned to the small business lending experts at Mountain America Credit Union.
  • “I couldn’t be happier with my choice to go there.”
    In addition to being the nation’s top credit union SBA lender, Mountain America offers a variety of financial resources and options to small business owners.

Federal Forecasting App to Add AI-Powered Recommendations and Other Features, Bringing Contracting Closer to the People

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Federal contracting presents an attractive opportunity for people to earn a competitive income by providing products and services for the US Federal Government, which is one of the world’s largest buyers.

Key Points: 
  • Federal contracting presents an attractive opportunity for people to earn a competitive income by providing products and services for the US Federal Government, which is one of the world’s largest buyers.
  • At its core, the Federal Forecasting App is a wishlist of potential federal contracting opportunities, known as forecasts, across various federal agencies, such as the General Services Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and many more.
  • By implementing the automated search and notification function, the Federal Forecasting App is able to save significant time and effort for business owners.
  • “My goal with the Federal Forecasting App is to create a digital extension of such conferences that is available 24/7, 365 days a year,” Surratt says.

SBA Administrator Guzman Signs Strategic Alliance Memorandum with National Association of Workforce Boards to Strengthen Workforce Development

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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“The SBA is proud to formalize our strategic alliance with the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) as we work together to strengthen and expand small business development in communities across the country,” said Administrator Guzman.

Key Points: 
  • “The SBA is proud to formalize our strategic alliance with the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) as we work together to strengthen and expand small business development in communities across the country,” said Administrator Guzman.
  • “This strategic alliance with the SBA will help address the challenges of providing training and support services to small businesses in local workforce areas by increasing awareness and helping them better understand what SBA resources are available to them."
  • Through its Office of Entrepreneurial Development, the SBA works to help small businesses start, grow, and compete in global markets by providing quality training, counseling, and access to resources.
  • Specifically, NAWB advocates for the nation's more than 590 Workforce Development Boards, which coordinate with education and economic development stakeholders to administer regional workforce programs that meet the needs of job seekers, career-seekers, businesses, and communities.

Readout of SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman’s Convening of Child Care Conference

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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In the morning, Administrator Guzman attended a private breakfast and conversation with leaders in the child care industry hosted by the Public Private Strategies Institute at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Key Points: 
  • In the morning, Administrator Guzman attended a private breakfast and conversation with leaders in the child care industry hosted by the Public Private Strategies Institute at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
  • Following the breakfast event, Administrator Guzman participated in a fireside chat, where she discussed the importance of child care infrastructure for a thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem, how child care gaps can hurt small business owners, and what the Biden-Harris Administration is doing to remedy this nationwide challenge.
  • Administrator Guzman discussed her vision for improving the child care ecosystem, including new SBA resources for entrepreneurs in the care economy.
  • Employers lose $23 billion a year to child care challenges faced by employees, and more than 70% of working caregivers report that better child care would increase their productivity.

SBA Communications Corporation Sets Date for First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Technology, Other Construction & Property, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Construction & Property, Internet, SBA, SBAC

SBA Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: SBAC) (“SBA” and “Company”) announced it will release its first quarter results on Monday, April 29, 2024 after market close.

Key Points: 

SBA Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: SBAC) (“SBA” and “Company”) announced it will release its first quarter results on Monday, April 29, 2024 after market close.
SBA will host a conference call on Monday, April 29, 2024 to discuss these results.
The call may be accessed as follows:

OmniSync Completes Key Pilot Contracts to Support the Federal SBIR/STTR Ecosystem

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- California-based software and services startup OmniSync Incorporated announces the successful completion of two key pilot contracts aimed at expanding support to the Federal grant/contract ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- California-based software and services startup OmniSync Incorporated announces the successful completion of two key pilot contracts aimed at expanding support to the Federal grant/contract ecosystem.
  • Under these pilots, OmniSync has collaboratively curated, distributed, and actively scouted content and key professionals relevant to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, under the higher-level guidance of Federal agencies.
  • Curating relevant content to support this newsletter is one of the key goals of the pilot that was executed successfully by OmniSync.
  • Dr. Rupak Doshi, CEO of OmniSync commented - "OmniSync has taken pride in always pushing boundaries to see how we can continuously support the Federal grants and contracts ecosystem.

EDD Changes Procedures to Collect from Disputed Audit Findings: Urgent Action Required for Affected Individuals and Businesses

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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CA EDD introduces significant procedural changes affecting individuals and businesses subject to audit assessments.

Key Points: 
  • CA EDD introduces significant procedural changes affecting individuals and businesses subject to audit assessments.
  • John Milikowsky, founder of Milikowsky Tax Law , emphasizes the importance of understanding the revised procedures and taking appropriate action promptly.
  • To further safeguard their rights, affected individuals and businesses are urged to immediately contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service for EDD at 866-594-4177.
  • For immediate assistance and guidance on navigating EDD audit procedures, individuals and businesses are encouraged to reach out to Milikowsky Tax Law.

TUESDAY: U.S. Small Business Administration to Convene Third Annual Women’s Business Summit

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will hold its third annual Women’s Business Summit on March 26.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will hold its third annual Women’s Business Summit on March 26.
  • The one-day, live-streamed summit will feature expert panels, fireside chats, and entrepreneurs’ own voices to help women-owned small businesses build, scale, and grow.
  • The summit will be held in collaboration with the National Women’s Business Council and is co-sponsored by the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and the Association of Women’s Business Centers.
  • The 2023 Women’s Business Summit featured remarks from President Joe Biden in a White House East Room event.

U.S. Small Business Administration Congratulates 2024 Exporter of the Year

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s more than 33 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, celebrated Spectrum International LLC, headquartered in Georgia, being named the 2024 Small Business Exporter of the Year .

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s more than 33 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, celebrated Spectrum International LLC, headquartered in Georgia, being named the 2024 Small Business Exporter of the Year .
  • The company will be recognized during SBA’s National Small Business Week , an annual event honoring the accomplishments and contributions of small businesses from across the Nation.
  • “I am proud to recognize Felipe and his team at Spectrum during National Small Business Week 2024 as our Exporter of the Year and showcase how the SBA supports our more than 1.3 million small business exporters with grants, financing, and advisory support.”
    Based in Georgia, Spectrum International designs and manufactures specialty contact lenses.
  • “It is with great pride that we recognize Spectrum International LLC as the SBA’s 2024 National Exporter of the Year.

SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Agency’s First-Ever Voter Registration Agreement with Michigan Department of State

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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The agreement, a first-of-its-kind collaboration for the SBA, will run through Jan. 1, 2036.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement, a first-of-its-kind collaboration for the SBA, will run through Jan. 1, 2036.
  • “Protecting and strengthening our democracy is critical to our economic success and a core goal of the Biden-Harris Administration,” said Administrator Guzman.
  • “Through this memorandum of understanding, the SBA will help connect Michiganders to vital voter registration information from the State of Michigan so that more small business owners can exercise their right to vote.
  • The SBA’s Michigan field office may also allow MDOS officials to conduct in-person voter registration at the SBA’s small business outreach events.