small business development

WASHINGTON (Press Release – January 17, 2012) – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s national network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) plays an essential role in the economic development of their states and local communities through their direct, face-to-face counseling for small businesses, according to a report released today by the SBA.

New York and Cleveland, OH (Press Release – October 25, 2011) – The 100 finalists of the 2011 Small Business Influencer initiative were honored in New York City on September 13, 2011 at the NYIT Auditorium on Broadway.

Out of 520 applicants, the finalists, called “Champions,” were chosen by community voting as well as a panel of small-business judges.

Kingsport, Tennessee (PRESS RELEASE – March 14, 2011) – The Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a news conference with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) to announce the new TSBDC at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate Office, in the Kingsport Chamber Board Room.

TSBDC Director, Pat Geho and U.S.

Small Business Administration (SBA) Tennessee District Director, Walter Perry announced the new Kingsport Affiliate Office at the news conference with local business and community leaders.

Arcata, California (PRESS RELEASE – March 13, 2011) – Despite sustained lulls in the national and state economy, California Small Business Development Centers saw the first signs of economic recovery from their clients in 2010—creating nearly 3,900 new jobs and retaining an additional 2,048 jobs that were previously slated for elimination.

Newark, New Jersey (PRESS RELEASE – March 7, 2011) – The New Jersey Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association (NJTMA) today announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with the New Jersey Small Business Development Centers (NJSBDC) network to provide critical management consulting services to businesses facing financial or operational challenges.

Washington (PRESS RELEASE – January 16, 2011) – The U.S. Small Business Administration is accepting grant funding proposals from eligible and well-established national organizations interested in providing training, guidance, counseling, mentoring and procurement assistance to small businesses in teaming arrangements, which may be in the form of a joint venture or prime and subcontractor relationship, under its new Small Business Teaming Pilot program.

Kingsport, Tennessee (PRESS RELEASE – December 24, 2010) – The winners of the 2010 Annual KOSBE Awards  have been named by the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE).

Picsee Studio LLC (Christy Steadman, et al.) took First Place in the category for Young Entrepreneur (under age 40).  There was no runner-up for this category.

Washington (PRESS RELEASE – November 22, 2010) – Small businesses interested in exporting now have a new online tool to help them tap into the global marketplace to grow their business.

Developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Small Business Administration, Six Steps to Begin Exporting, is the latest tool in the National Export Initiative toolbox to help entrepreneurs begin exporting.

New York, New York (PRESS RELEASE – October 21, 2010) – BoeFly, the premier online marketplace connecting lenders with business borrowers, secondary market loan buyers and professional service providers, announced a donation of BoeFly membership to all Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) and their clients.

The donation empowers small businesses working with SBDC counselors to most efficiently connect with compatible lenders.

Columbus, Ohio (PRESS RELEASE – February 21, 2010) — Last February 18, 2010, the daylong Ohio Entrepreneurship Expo celebrated the vital economic contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners.

With a theme of “Enhancing Ohio’s Economy through Entrepreneurial Thinking,” the Expo, that was held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Statehouse Atrium in Columbus, offer entrepreneurs and business owners opportunities to network and connect with resources to help them succeed in today’s economy.