Business Centers


Senate Approves SBA Funding Boost

By Angus Loten |  Dec 19, 2007

A new bill provides the small-business agency with an additional $40 million for core lending and assistance programs.  Read story

Congress Passes Kerry Initiative for Women in Business

By Michael Aneiro

Nov. 29, 2004 --As part of its fiscal year 2005 omnibus spending package, Congress this week passed an initiative introduced by Sen. John ...  Read story

Senate Lawmakers Boost SBA Budget

Mar 23, 2007

March 23, 2007 -- The Senate on Friday approved $97 million in extra funding for the Small Business Administration's 2008 budget request,...  Read story

SBA Announces Funding for Women's Business Centers

By Matt Quinn

July 20, 2004 -- The U.S. Small Business Administration announced its funding plan for its Women's Business Centers (WBCs), but more than...  Read story

Women's Business Centers Fight for Funding

By Bobbie Gossage |  Aug 1, 2004

Women decry SBA budget maneuvers.  Read story

Minimum Wage Increase Stalls in Senate

By Angus Loten |  Jan 24, 2007

Citing a lack of protections for small businesses, Republicans block a measure to raise the federal minimum wage without including tax cuts for employers.  Read story

Women Business Centers Want More Funding

By Mina Azodi |  Jun 23, 2005

June 23, 2005 --Funding remains the leading challenge for Women Business Centers, and a majority are still dissatisfied with a lack of Sma...  Read story

SBA Reaching Out To Hispanic Community

By Matt Quinn

July 2, 2004 -- Sometimes it's the little things that make a big difference. At least, that's what the Small Business Administration is h...  Read story

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