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Introducing i SHOP to GIVE, Inc. (www.ishoptogive.com)

The Company’s goal is to help non-profits, existing businesses and startups in these difficult financial times

In October 2009, Lora Bitting and I will be in the Topeka . . . → Read More: Marketing Opportunity with i SHOP to GIVE

Inclusive Business Initiative E-Newsletter, September 8, 2009

Updates: The Inclusive Business Initiative at the MBDA Summit

The Inclusive Business Initiative participated in the Minority Business Development Agency MBE Summit in July, making a presentation on minority business programs at the state and . . . → Read More: Inclusive Business Initiative

SBA Expands Microloan ProgramThe Small Business Administration (SBA) has expanded its Microloan program as Recovery Act funds are making their way into access to capital programs for small businesses. The increased funds include an additional $50 million for loans and $24 million for technical assistance from the the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. [More]
 
Entrepreneurs As a . . . → Read More: Entrepreneurs As a Solution to Policy Challenges

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Release Date:  Sept. 1, 2009 Contact:  Cecelia Taylor (202) 401-3059 Release Number: 09-63 Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news

SBA Launches New Online Training Course: ‘How to Win Federal Contracts’

Online Course Part of Federal Government-wide Initiative

WASHINGTON ─ The U.S. Small . . . → Read More: SBA Offers Online Course on Winning Federal Contracts

Monday, August 31, 2009 Contact: Maureen Knightly Tel: 202-366-4570

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces Recovery Assistance for Small and Disadvantaged Businesses DOT’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization to Create New Bond Fee Reimbursement Program

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $20 million . . . → Read More: Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces Recovery Assistance for Small and Disadvantaged Businesses