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High On The Hog

By Lucien Rhodes |  Mar 1, 1987

In the end, they'll call it corporate vision. But to Don Beaver, it looks more like years of false starts, wrong turns, and belated inspiration.  Read more

Washington Insiders Express Criticism, Cautious Optimism Over SBA Nominee

By Angus Loten |  Apr 26, 2006

Some inside the Beltway complain that Steven Preston has spent his career at large, public companies, not small businesses.  Read more

Washington Insiders Express Criticism, Cautious Optimism Over SBA Nominee

By Angus Loten |  Apr 26, 2006

Some inside the Beltway complain that Steven Preston has spent his career at large, public companies, not small businesses.  Read more

Can This Man Turn Around the SBA?

By Mike Hofman |  Jun 1, 2006

Never heard of Steve Preston? Few had, until he was nominated to run the Small Business Administration.  Read more

A $2 million goodbye

By Mike Hofman |  May 1, 2006

Among the more interesting nuggets in Sunday's paper - Steven C. Preston, the president's nominee to run the Small Business Administration reportedly stru...  Read more

Head of Small Business Administration Resigns

By Angus Loten |  Apr 25, 2006

After nearly five years at the helm and facing criticism over Hurricane Katrina recovery, Hector Barreto will be replaced by Steven Preston, an executive at ...  Read more

Washington Insiders React to Preston's Hearing

By Angus Loten |  Jun 23, 2006

President Bush's pick to lead the Small Business Administration received generally positive reviews.  Read more

Preston Sworn in as New SBA Chief

By Angus Loten |  Jul 11, 2006

The former corporate executive will become the agency's 22nd administrator.  Read more

And The SBA's Next Chief Is REALLY...

By Robb Mandelbaum |  Dec 19, 2008

...Karen Gordon Mills, a Maine-based investment manager, according to an account<...  Read more

Book Value: As God is My Witness

By Paul B. Brown |  Apr 1, 2001

A spate of recent business books implore CEOs to ask "What would Jesus do?" An unearthly consideration of books that claim divine inspiration.  Read more

Senate Committee Approves Preston for SBA Post

By Angus Loten |  Jun 29, 2006

Following the 18-0 vote, the nomination now moves to the full Senate for consideration.  Read more

Corps Values

By David H. Freedman |  Apr 1, 1998

The U.S. Marines are trained to make split-second decisions based on incomplete information, in life-or-death situations. Can they provide clues to running a...  Read more

SBA Nominee Pledges Commitment to Disaster Relief

By Angus Loten |  Jun 21, 2006

During his Senate confirmation hearing, Steven Preston deflected questions about his lack of experience as an entrepreneur.  Read more

SBA Nominee Faces Tough Questions on Capitol Hill

By Angus Loten |  Jun 20, 2006

Steven Preston has been challenged over his lack of experience running a small business.  Read more