Emerging Leaders Reimagined cohort winners in Seattle and North Metro Puerto Rico for their work bringing together exceptional groups of local small business owners.
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- Emerging Leaders Reimagined cohort winners in Seattle and North Metro Puerto Rico for their work bringing together exceptional groups of local small business owners.
- Administered by the SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development , this high-impact program is supported by SBA field offices and local THRIVE trainers in 48 District Offices with 67 cohorts in the country.
- This is the first year the SBA has dedicated awards during National Small Business Week to recognize outstanding T.H.R.I.V.E.
- All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
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- WASHINGTON, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE , mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the SBA, announced the schedule for the 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit.
- To register, visit National Small Business Week Virtual Summit registration .
- This year’s National Small Business Week’s theme – “Building on the Small Business Boom” –celebrates the surge in entrepreneurship and resilience of small businesses under the Biden-Harris Administration.
- National Small Business Week 2024 is being celebrated in person at our nation’s capital, as well as through our virtual summit, so all entrepreneurs may attend.
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Renewable energy WASHINGTON, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, recognized Argosy Private Equity of Wayne, Pa. and Mizzen Capital, LP of Stamford, Conn. as the 2024 Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) of the Year.
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- WASHINGTON, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, recognized Argosy Private Equity of Wayne, Pa. and Mizzen Capital, LP of Stamford, Conn. as the 2024 Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) of the Year.
- The awardees will be honored at a ceremony during National Small Business Week, April 28-May 4.
- Mizzen targets its investing activities in companies across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, industrial, business services, healthcare services, information technology, and energy transition.
- Target investments range in size of up to $30 million in companies typically generating revenues of less than $100 million.
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Human WASHINGTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, recognized the 2024 Phoenix Award winners for outstanding disaster recovery efforts by a small business, public official, and volunteer.
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- WASHINGTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, recognized the 2024 Phoenix Award winners for outstanding disaster recovery efforts by a small business, public official, and volunteer.
- “SBA’s 2024 Phoenix Award winners inspire us and remind us that even in the face of disaster, tragedy, or uncertainty, America at its core is about hope, possibilities, and an unwavering commitment to working together to strengthen our communities,” said Administrator Guzman.
- “These honorees represent the power of determination and adaptability,” said Francisco Sánchez Jr. , Associate Administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration.
- Jacqueline was first introduced to the SBA back in 2020, receiving an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) due to the pandemic.
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Construction These fuzes are used in electro-mechanical rocket, missile, artillery, mortar, and tank devices for the Department of Defense and domestic prime contractors.
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- These fuzes are used in electro-mechanical rocket, missile, artillery, mortar, and tank devices for the Department of Defense and domestic prime contractors.
- Cetechs won the 2018 SBA Emerging Leaders Program Graduate Award, the 2019 Arizona Small Business Development Center Success Award, and the 2020 Goldman Sachs Award.
- The Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence recognizes other small business prime contractors that have excelled in utilizing small businesses as suppliers and subcontractors within various industries.
- Additionally, it collaborated with various SBA District Offices, Small Business Development Centers, and APEX Accelerators to educate and network with small businesses.
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Human WASHINGTON, March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, 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 33 million small businesses, recognized four SBA Resource Partners of the Year awardees.
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- WASHINGTON, March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, 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 33 million small businesses, recognized four SBA Resource Partners of the Year awardees.
- "As our small business owners across America continue to exhibit resilience and hope, our SBA Resource Partner network leverages the power of SBA tools and resources."
- SCORE National Chapter of the Year:
SCORE Southeast Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
SCORE, an SBA resource partner, named SCORE Southeast Wisconsin the 2024 Chapter of the Year for its outstanding support of small businesses.
- Under Shawntay’s leadership, the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council has been recognized by the Association of Women’s Business Centers, a national SBA resource partner.
WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2024 National Small Business Week (NSBW) co-sponsors and educational session topics for the Virtual Summit, taking place April 30-May 1.
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- WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2024 National Small Business Week (NSBW) co-sponsors and educational session topics for the Virtual Summit, taking place April 30-May 1.
- To register, visit National Small Business Week Virtual Summit registration .
- With the right tools and support anyone can achieve the American dream of business ownership, and the SBA is excited to connect with entrepreneurs nationwide during this National Small Business Week and Virtual Summit.
- “National Small Business Week is a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to hear from industry experts, connect with other small business owners, and tap into expert advice from SCORE mentors,” said SCORE CEO Bridget Weston.
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Insurance “SBA’s surety guarantee partners play a crucial role in helping the SBA facilitate billions of contracting dollars to America’s small businesses, and our 2024 Surety Guarantee award winners are delivering above and beyond to advance our economy,” said Administrator Guzman.
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- “SBA’s surety guarantee partners play a crucial role in helping the SBA facilitate billions of contracting dollars to America’s small businesses, and our 2024 Surety Guarantee award winners are delivering above and beyond to advance our economy,” said Administrator Guzman.
- Pinnacle Surety & Insurance Services was honored as Surety Agency of the Year, and Kenneth C. Turner of KOG International, Inc. was chosen as Surety Agent of the Year.
- Surety of the Year award recipient The Gray Casualty & Surety Company joined the SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Prior Approval Surety Bond program in 2017.
- Surety Agency of the Year award recipient Pinnacle Surety & Insurance Services is an Alliant company that has been an SBA-authorized agency since 2011.
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Pharmaceutical industry 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 .
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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 .
- 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.
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- WASHINGTON, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced more details about the 2024 Small Business Persons of the Year from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam.
- They will be formally recognized in person April 28-29 during the National Small Business Week Award Ceremonies in Washington, D.C., where one of the state or territory winners will also be announced as the 2024 National Small Business Person of the Year.
- The 2024 National Small Business Week (NSBW) will be held from April 28-May 4.
- The 2024 National Small Business Person(s) of the Year were announced on March 7 alongside the other National Small Business Week Award Winners, which also include lending partners, small business advocates, advisors, and investors who support America’s small business ecosystem.
