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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued new directives to more than 5,000 lenders in its network, requiring them to end any politicized or unlawful banking …
SBA Orders Lenders to End Politicized Debanking Practices Under New Executive Order Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards, a nationwide recognition of the role small businesses play in …
SBA Opens Nominations for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators are moving to ease diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) rules that have triggered sudden speed and power losses in trucks and equipment, unveiling guidance that urges …
EPA, SBA Move to Curb DEF-Related Shutdowns, Projecting Major Savings for Family Farms Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering up to $7.5 million in new Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) funding to bolster domestic manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, and …
SBA Announces $7.5 Million in Funding to Boost U.S. Manufacturing and Innovation Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has stripped the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) of its independent authority to award contracts under the 8(a) Business Development …
SBA Revokes USAID’s 8(a) Contracting Authority Following $550 Million Bribery Scandal Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a decisive move to restore accountability and safeguard public funds, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a formal directive to federal contracting officers, reinforcing …
SBA Cracks Down on 8(a) Contracting Fraud Following DOJ Corruption Probe Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Labor (DOL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday aimed at strengthening American manufacturing through deeper …
Trump Administration Launches New Effort to Supercharge U.S. Manufacturing and Workforce Revival Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a significant policy shift and institutional initiative aimed at enhancing access for religious organizations and faith-based businesses. On Monday, …
SBA Launches ‘Center for Faith,’ Opens Disaster Relief to Churches and Religious Groups Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler recently announced a full-scale audit of the agency’s 8(a) Business Development Program in response to a U.S. Department of …
SBA Administrator Orders Audit of 8(a) Program Following DOJ Investigation Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced the reinstatement of its bona fide place of business rule for participants in the 8(a) Business Development Program. Effective October …
SBA Reinstates Office Requirement for 8(a) Contractors Bidding on Federal Projects Read More