SBA’s Final Rule Increases Size Standards, Expands Eligibility for Small Business Programs
Release Date: February 10, 2012
Contact: Tiffani Clements (202) 401 0035
Release Number: 12-6
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration today published a final rule in The Federal Register that will increase some of the size definitions of small businesses in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services and Other Services sectors.
The final rule will increase 37 of the revenue-based size standards in 34 industries and three sub-industries in the “Professional, Scientific and Technical Services” sector. It will also increase one size standard in the “Other Services” sector.
As part of an ongoing review of all size standards, the SBA evaluated all of the revenue-based size standards in these sectors to determine whether to revise the existing size standards. SBA took into account the structural characteristics within individual industries, including average firm size, the degree of competition, and federal government contracting trends to ensure that size definitions reflect current economic conditions within those industries. Under provisions in the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, SBA will continue its comprehensive review of all size standards for the next several years.
After receiving numerous public comments to the proposed rule published in The Federal Register on March 16, 2011, the SBA determined that increasing the size standards in these industries:
• will enable more small businesses to retain their small business status; and
• will give federal agencies a larger selection of small businesses to choose from for small business procurement opportunities.
SBA estimates as many as 8,350 additional firms will become eligible for SBA programs as a result of these revisions.
An SBA-issued White Paper entitled, “Size Standards Methodology”, which explains how the SBA establishes, reviews and modifies its receipts-based and employee-based small business size standards can be viewed at http://www.sba.gov/size. For more information about SBA’s revisions to its small business size standards, click on “What’s New with Size Standards” on SBA’s Web site at: http://www.sba.gov/size.
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Monday, February 20, 2012
SBA Offers “FREE” Webinar Series Promoting Entrepreneurship Education and Small Business Growth
SBA Offers “FREE” Webinar Series Promoting Entrepreneurship Education and Small Business Growth
Recognizes 6th Annual National Entrepreneurship Week
February 18-25, 2012
Release Date: February 17, 2012
Contact: Cecelia Taylor (202) 401-3059
Release Number: MA12-04
Internet Address: www.sba.gov/news
WHAT: The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a series of webinars in recognition of the sixth annual National Entrepreneurship Week. The emphasis will be on financial empowerment and building the entrepreneurship skills of the next generation of small business owners, using business basics, social networking and business strategizing.
WHEN: February 21-24, 2012, daily at 3:00 p.m. (ET)
WHO: Webinar topics and presenters are
Felipe Wright, CEO
Intelligent Information Technology Solutions
Topic: Entrepreneurship Empowers Everyone
Tuesday, February 21 at 3:00 p.m.
Joseph Clarke, Chapter Chair
Washington, D.C. SCORE
Topic: The Things an Entrepreneur Needs to Know
Wednesday, February 22 at 3:00 p.m.
Melanie Lamar-Hancock, President
Right at Home, Washington, D.C.
Topic: Building Your Team
Thursday, February 23 at 3:00 p.m.
Jennifer Kushell, Founder and CEO
YSN.com
Topic: Entrepreneurship & Networking
Friday, February 24 at 3:00 p.m.
HOW: Audio Conference Login Instructions
1. Dial the AT&T Connect Teleconference Toll-Free Number – 1-888-858-2144
2. Enter your AT&T Access Code – 4259370 (press the # key)
Web Conference Login Instructions
1. Login at www.connectmeeting.att.com
2. Enter “Meeting Number” 1-888-858-2144
3. Enter “Access Code” 4259370
4. Enter “Email Address, First and Last name”
5. Click Submit
6. Click Participant
7. Click Participant Application (Recommended)
8. Click “Enter” Event
9. Click Dial-In/Already Connected by Phone
(Close the Telephone Connection Instructions pop-up box)
System Requirements:
*To set up the AT&T Connect Participant application, a user's PC must run either Windows 2000, Windows XP (SP1, SP2, SP3 are supported), or Vista with either Internet Explorer 6.0 (or higher) supported. AT&T Connect does support the Mozilla or Firefox browser.
*Separate telephone line is needed for the audio portion
Note: For assistance with AT&T Connect Web Conference Service, contact AT&T Connect Customer Care at 1-888-796-6118.
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National Entrepreneurship Week (February 18-25, 2012) hosted by the Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education celebrates the heritage of entrepreneurship in America and of entrepreneurship education for the next generation. For details on this and other events, visit the National Entrepreneurship Week Website at www.entre-week.org/.
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Recognizes 6th Annual National Entrepreneurship Week
February 18-25, 2012
Release Date: February 17, 2012
Contact: Cecelia Taylor (202) 401-3059
Release Number: MA12-04
Internet Address: www.sba.gov/news
WHAT: The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a series of webinars in recognition of the sixth annual National Entrepreneurship Week. The emphasis will be on financial empowerment and building the entrepreneurship skills of the next generation of small business owners, using business basics, social networking and business strategizing.
WHEN: February 21-24, 2012, daily at 3:00 p.m. (ET)
WHO: Webinar topics and presenters are
Felipe Wright, CEO
Intelligent Information Technology Solutions
Topic: Entrepreneurship Empowers Everyone
Tuesday, February 21 at 3:00 p.m.
Joseph Clarke, Chapter Chair
Washington, D.C. SCORE
Topic: The Things an Entrepreneur Needs to Know
Wednesday, February 22 at 3:00 p.m.
Melanie Lamar-Hancock, President
Right at Home, Washington, D.C.
Topic: Building Your Team
Thursday, February 23 at 3:00 p.m.
Jennifer Kushell, Founder and CEO
YSN.com
Topic: Entrepreneurship & Networking
Friday, February 24 at 3:00 p.m.
HOW: Audio Conference Login Instructions
1. Dial the AT&T Connect Teleconference Toll-Free Number – 1-888-858-2144
2. Enter your AT&T Access Code – 4259370 (press the # key)
Web Conference Login Instructions
1. Login at www.connectmeeting.att.com
2. Enter “Meeting Number” 1-888-858-2144
3. Enter “Access Code” 4259370
4. Enter “Email Address, First and Last name”
5. Click Submit
6. Click Participant
7. Click Participant Application (Recommended)
8. Click “Enter” Event
9. Click Dial-In/Already Connected by Phone
(Close the Telephone Connection Instructions pop-up box)
System Requirements:
*To set up the AT&T Connect Participant application, a user's PC must run either Windows 2000, Windows XP (SP1, SP2, SP3 are supported), or Vista with either Internet Explorer 6.0 (or higher) supported. AT&T Connect does support the Mozilla or Firefox browser.
*Separate telephone line is needed for the audio portion
Note: For assistance with AT&T Connect Web Conference Service, contact AT&T Connect Customer Care at 1-888-796-6118.
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National Entrepreneurship Week (February 18-25, 2012) hosted by the Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education celebrates the heritage of entrepreneurship in America and of entrepreneurship education for the next generation. For details on this and other events, visit the National Entrepreneurship Week Website at www.entre-week.org/.
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Monday, February 13, 2012
SBA’s Final Rule Increases Size Standards, Expands Eligibility for Small Business Programs
SBA’s Final Rule Increases Size Standards, Expands Eligibility for Small Business Programs
Release Date: February 10, 2012
Contact: Tiffani Clements (202) 401 0035
Release Number: 12-6
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration today published a final rule in The Federal Register that will increase some of the size definitions of small businesses in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services and Other Services sectors.
The final rule will increase 37 of the revenue-based size standards in 34 industries and three sub-industries in the “Professional, Scientific and Technical Services” sector. It will also increase one size standard in the “Other Services” sector.
As part of an ongoing review of all size standards, the SBA evaluated all of the revenue-based size standards in these sectors to determine whether to revise the existing size standards. SBA took into account the structural characteristics within individual industries, including average firm size, the degree of competition, and federal government contracting trends to ensure that size definitions reflect current economic conditions within those industries. Under provisions in the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, SBA will continue its comprehensive review of all size standards for the next several years.
After receiving numerous public comments to the proposed rule published in The Federal Register on March 16, 2011, the SBA determined that increasing the size standards in these industries:
• will enable more small businesses to retain their small business status; and
• will give federal agencies a larger selection of small businesses to choose from for small business procurement opportunities.
SBA estimates as many as 8,350 additional firms will become eligible for SBA programs as a result of these revisions.
An SBA-issued White Paper entitled, “Size Standards Methodology”, which explains how the SBA establishes, reviews and modifies its receipts-based and employee-based small business size standards can be viewed at http://www.sba.gov/size. For more information about SBA’s revisions to its small business size standards, click on “What’s New with Size Standards” on SBA’s Web site at: http://www.sba.gov/size.
Release Date: February 10, 2012
Contact: Tiffani Clements (202) 401 0035
Release Number: 12-6
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration today published a final rule in The Federal Register that will increase some of the size definitions of small businesses in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services and Other Services sectors.
The final rule will increase 37 of the revenue-based size standards in 34 industries and three sub-industries in the “Professional, Scientific and Technical Services” sector. It will also increase one size standard in the “Other Services” sector.
As part of an ongoing review of all size standards, the SBA evaluated all of the revenue-based size standards in these sectors to determine whether to revise the existing size standards. SBA took into account the structural characteristics within individual industries, including average firm size, the degree of competition, and federal government contracting trends to ensure that size definitions reflect current economic conditions within those industries. Under provisions in the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, SBA will continue its comprehensive review of all size standards for the next several years.
After receiving numerous public comments to the proposed rule published in The Federal Register on March 16, 2011, the SBA determined that increasing the size standards in these industries:
• will enable more small businesses to retain their small business status; and
• will give federal agencies a larger selection of small businesses to choose from for small business procurement opportunities.
SBA estimates as many as 8,350 additional firms will become eligible for SBA programs as a result of these revisions.
An SBA-issued White Paper entitled, “Size Standards Methodology”, which explains how the SBA establishes, reviews and modifies its receipts-based and employee-based small business size standards can be viewed at http://www.sba.gov/size. For more information about SBA’s revisions to its small business size standards, click on “What’s New with Size Standards” on SBA’s Web site at: http://www.sba.gov/size.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Advice and Tips on Starting a Business Offered In SBA’s February Web Chat
Advice and Tips on Starting a Business Offered
In SBA’s February Web Chat
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Thursday, February 16, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., ET
Advisory Date: February 6, 2012
Contact: Cecelia Taylor (202) 401-3059
Advisory Number: MA12-03
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s February web chat will offer business start-up advice for entrepreneurs. If you are considering starting a business in 2012, SBA can be valuable resource to help you find a mentor, improve your business skills and get training to help boost your ideas.
WHO: Janice Washington, state director of the Arizona Small Business Development Center Network, will host the February web chat on “New Year, New Business: How to Start it Right.” An experienced business consultant and former business owner, Washington will answer questions about the early steps to take when starting a business, and the tools and resources that can help to get a small business idea off the ground.
WHAT: SBA’s web chat series provides small business owners with an opportunity to discuss relevant business issues online with experts, industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs. Chat participants have direct, real-time access to the web chats via questions they submit online in advance, and during the live session. Participants will gain valuable information on how to participate in the program to gain increased access to government contracting opportunities.
WHEN: February 16, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. (ET)
Washington will answer questions for one hour.
HOW: Participants can join the live web chat, and also post questions before the February 16th chat, by going online to www.sba.gov, and click on the web chat event under What’s New.
To review archives of past web chats, visit online at http://www.sba.gov/content/monthly-web-chat.
In SBA’s February Web Chat
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Thursday, February 16, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., ET
Advisory Date: February 6, 2012
Contact: Cecelia Taylor (202) 401-3059
Advisory Number: MA12-03
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s February web chat will offer business start-up advice for entrepreneurs. If you are considering starting a business in 2012, SBA can be valuable resource to help you find a mentor, improve your business skills and get training to help boost your ideas.
WHO: Janice Washington, state director of the Arizona Small Business Development Center Network, will host the February web chat on “New Year, New Business: How to Start it Right.” An experienced business consultant and former business owner, Washington will answer questions about the early steps to take when starting a business, and the tools and resources that can help to get a small business idea off the ground.
WHAT: SBA’s web chat series provides small business owners with an opportunity to discuss relevant business issues online with experts, industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs. Chat participants have direct, real-time access to the web chats via questions they submit online in advance, and during the live session. Participants will gain valuable information on how to participate in the program to gain increased access to government contracting opportunities.
WHEN: February 16, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. (ET)
Washington will answer questions for one hour.
HOW: Participants can join the live web chat, and also post questions before the February 16th chat, by going online to www.sba.gov, and click on the web chat event under What’s New.
To review archives of past web chats, visit online at http://www.sba.gov/content/monthly-web-chat.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Are you Ready to be an Effective Communicator during a Crisis?
Are you Ready to be an Effective Communicator during a Crisis?
Get Tips on Disaster Planning During Free SBA/Agility Webinar
Advisory Date: February 1, 2012
Contact: Carol Chastang (202) 205-6987
Advisory Number: MA12-02
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
WASHINGTON – Because it’s easy for even the best leader to be overwhelmed when a crisis hits and misinformation shows up in a twitter feed, managing the flow of information about your company is crucial when an emergency occurs.
Get tips on how to plan a communications strategy that will eliminate confusion and support your recovery efforts during a free webinar on February 14, hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Agility Recovery Solutions.
The discussion will help you assess your company’s needs, identify a good spokesperson and develop fact sheets and talking points.
SBA has partnered with Agility to offer business continuity strategies through its “PrepareMyBusiness” website. Visit www.preparemybusiness.org to access past webinars and get additional preparedness tips.
The SBA provides disaster recovery assistance in the form of low-interest loans to homeowners, renters, private nonprofits and businesses of all sizes. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov/disaster.
WHO: Bob Boyd, President and CEO, Agility Recovery Solutions
WHAT: “Crisis Communications Planning—The Keystone of Disaster Recovery Response” will be presented by Boyd. A question and answer session will follow.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 – 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST
HOW: Space is limited. Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/421917136
Get Tips on Disaster Planning During Free SBA/Agility Webinar
Advisory Date: February 1, 2012
Contact: Carol Chastang (202) 205-6987
Advisory Number: MA12-02
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
WASHINGTON – Because it’s easy for even the best leader to be overwhelmed when a crisis hits and misinformation shows up in a twitter feed, managing the flow of information about your company is crucial when an emergency occurs.
Get tips on how to plan a communications strategy that will eliminate confusion and support your recovery efforts during a free webinar on February 14, hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Agility Recovery Solutions.
The discussion will help you assess your company’s needs, identify a good spokesperson and develop fact sheets and talking points.
SBA has partnered with Agility to offer business continuity strategies through its “PrepareMyBusiness” website. Visit www.preparemybusiness.org to access past webinars and get additional preparedness tips.
The SBA provides disaster recovery assistance in the form of low-interest loans to homeowners, renters, private nonprofits and businesses of all sizes. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov/disaster.
WHO: Bob Boyd, President and CEO, Agility Recovery Solutions
WHAT: “Crisis Communications Planning—The Keystone of Disaster Recovery Response” will be presented by Boyd. A question and answer session will follow.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 – 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST
HOW: Space is limited. Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/421917136
SBA to Honor Small Businesses at National Small Business Week May 20-22 in Washington, D.C.
SBA to Honor Small Businesses at National Small Business Week May 20-22 in Washington, D.C.
Event Features Awards, Forums and the Naming of National Small Business
Person of the Year – Events Open to the Public
Release Date: February 2, 2012
Contact: Dennis Byrne (202) 205-6567
Cecelia Taylor (202) 401-3059
Release Number: 12-05
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
WASHINGTON – The nation’s top entrepreneurs will be honored at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week events May 20-22 in Washington, D.C. A series of award ceremonies, small business events and educational forums will mark the 59th anniversary of the agency and the 49th annual proclamation of National Small Business Week.
National Small Business Week is cosponsored by the SCORE Association as well as numerous corporate and trade sponsors to be announced.
More than 100 outstanding small business owners from across the country will receive awards while gathering for three days at the city’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel. They will meet with top administration officials, congressional representatives and national business leaders. The highlight of the celebration will be the announcement of the National Small Business Person of the Year.
“Small business owners and employees across America are proving their resiliency as they continue to help drive economic recovery, economic growth and job creation,” said SBA Administrator Karen Mills. “National Small Business Week gives us an opportunity to honor their achievements and the spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation and determination that makes them the engine of our economy and our nation’s economic recovery.”
Men and women also will be recognized for their involvement in disaster recovery, government contracting and their support for small businesses and entrepreneurship, and awards will be presented to SBA partners in financial and entrepreneurial development, including the year’s top SCORE Chapter, Small Business Development Center and Women’s Business Center.
Interested parties can register online at www.nationalsmallbusinessweek.com where additional information (updated weekly) is available regarding registration, awards ceremonies, small business forums and educational and matchmaking sessions. The event also will be webcast live at the web site.
Event Features Awards, Forums and the Naming of National Small Business
Person of the Year – Events Open to the Public
Release Date: February 2, 2012
Contact: Dennis Byrne (202) 205-6567
Cecelia Taylor (202) 401-3059
Release Number: 12-05
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
WASHINGTON – The nation’s top entrepreneurs will be honored at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week events May 20-22 in Washington, D.C. A series of award ceremonies, small business events and educational forums will mark the 59th anniversary of the agency and the 49th annual proclamation of National Small Business Week.
National Small Business Week is cosponsored by the SCORE Association as well as numerous corporate and trade sponsors to be announced.
More than 100 outstanding small business owners from across the country will receive awards while gathering for three days at the city’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel. They will meet with top administration officials, congressional representatives and national business leaders. The highlight of the celebration will be the announcement of the National Small Business Person of the Year.
“Small business owners and employees across America are proving their resiliency as they continue to help drive economic recovery, economic growth and job creation,” said SBA Administrator Karen Mills. “National Small Business Week gives us an opportunity to honor their achievements and the spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation and determination that makes them the engine of our economy and our nation’s economic recovery.”
Men and women also will be recognized for their involvement in disaster recovery, government contracting and their support for small businesses and entrepreneurship, and awards will be presented to SBA partners in financial and entrepreneurial development, including the year’s top SCORE Chapter, Small Business Development Center and Women’s Business Center.
Interested parties can register online at www.nationalsmallbusinessweek.com where additional information (updated weekly) is available regarding registration, awards ceremonies, small business forums and educational and matchmaking sessions. The event also will be webcast live at the web site.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
SBA Kicks Off Emerging Leaders Initiative for 2012, Maintains Focus on Underserved Communities
SBA NEWS RELEASE
SBA Kicks Off Emerging Leaders Initiative for 2012, Maintains Focus on Underserved Communities
Entrepreneur Training Initiative Sparks Small Business Growth, Job Creation
Release Date: January 31, 2012
Contact: Dennis Byrne (202) 205-6567
Release Number: 12-04
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration kicked off its 2012 e200/Emerging Leaders executive-level training initiative in 27 cities and communities. Since 2008 the e200/Emerging Leaders initiative has helped nearly 1,000 promising small business owners in underserved communities across the country sustain and grow their businesses, providing training they use to succeed and create jobs.
“Over the last few years Emerging Leaders has helped expand opportunities for many promising small businesses in underserved communities – in particular those that have been most impacted by these tough economic times,” SBA Administrator Karen Mills said. “Graduates of the program have increased their revenue, created jobs and helped drive local economic growth in their communities. Continuing with this year’s lineup of new classes builds on this success and provides even more entrepreneurs in underserved communities with the support, resources and skills to succeed.”
Despite the difficult economy, more than half of the businesses that have completed the e200/Emerging Leaders training have shown an increase in revenue totaling more than $7 million. Nearly 60 percent have reported creating new jobs in their communities. Surveyed participants also reported having secured more than $7 million in new financing for their businesses, and an increase in confidence when applying for government contracts. As a result, program graduates have reported securing nearly 500 federal, state and local contracts, worth more than $112 million.
The Emerging Leaders initiative has been a catalyst for expanding opportunities for both urban small business owners and Native American communities. In 2011, there were 17 urban host cities and 10 Native American host cities. Combined, the program graduated 340 small business owners, representing the largest graduating class since the e200 initiative began in 2008.
The eight-month training includes approximately 100 hours of classroom time per participant and provides the opportunity for small business owners to work with experienced mentors, attend workshops and develop connections with their peers, city leaders, and financial communities. Local recruitment for the 2012 training cycle will start in February through SBA district offices, and classes are scheduled to begin in April.
The cities hosting e200/Emerging Leaders initiative classes in 2012 include:
Urban Markets
• Atlanta, Ga.
• Baltimore, Md.
• Boston, Mass.
• Chicago, Ill.
• Dallas, Texas
• Denver, Colo.
• Des Moines, Iowa
• Detroit, Mich.
• Fresno, Calif.
• Jacksonville, Fla.
• Memphis, Tenn.
• Minneapolis, Minn.
• New Orleans, La.
• Philadelphia, Pa.
• St. Louis, Mo.
• Syracuse, N.Y.
• Youngstown, Ohio
Native American Communities
• Albuquerque, N.M.
• Helena, Mont.
• Farmington, N.M.
• Honolulu, Hawaii
• Milwaukee, Wis.
• Phoenix, Ariz.
• Rapid City, S.D.
• Santa Ana, Calif.
• Spokane, Wash.
• Tulsa, Okla.
For more information about e200 Emerging Leaders, or to contact the respective local SBA District office in that area go to www.sba.gov/e200
SBA Kicks Off Emerging Leaders Initiative for 2012, Maintains Focus on Underserved Communities
Entrepreneur Training Initiative Sparks Small Business Growth, Job Creation
Release Date: January 31, 2012
Contact: Dennis Byrne (202) 205-6567
Release Number: 12-04
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration kicked off its 2012 e200/Emerging Leaders executive-level training initiative in 27 cities and communities. Since 2008 the e200/Emerging Leaders initiative has helped nearly 1,000 promising small business owners in underserved communities across the country sustain and grow their businesses, providing training they use to succeed and create jobs.
“Over the last few years Emerging Leaders has helped expand opportunities for many promising small businesses in underserved communities – in particular those that have been most impacted by these tough economic times,” SBA Administrator Karen Mills said. “Graduates of the program have increased their revenue, created jobs and helped drive local economic growth in their communities. Continuing with this year’s lineup of new classes builds on this success and provides even more entrepreneurs in underserved communities with the support, resources and skills to succeed.”
Despite the difficult economy, more than half of the businesses that have completed the e200/Emerging Leaders training have shown an increase in revenue totaling more than $7 million. Nearly 60 percent have reported creating new jobs in their communities. Surveyed participants also reported having secured more than $7 million in new financing for their businesses, and an increase in confidence when applying for government contracts. As a result, program graduates have reported securing nearly 500 federal, state and local contracts, worth more than $112 million.
The Emerging Leaders initiative has been a catalyst for expanding opportunities for both urban small business owners and Native American communities. In 2011, there were 17 urban host cities and 10 Native American host cities. Combined, the program graduated 340 small business owners, representing the largest graduating class since the e200 initiative began in 2008.
The eight-month training includes approximately 100 hours of classroom time per participant and provides the opportunity for small business owners to work with experienced mentors, attend workshops and develop connections with their peers, city leaders, and financial communities. Local recruitment for the 2012 training cycle will start in February through SBA district offices, and classes are scheduled to begin in April.
The cities hosting e200/Emerging Leaders initiative classes in 2012 include:
Urban Markets
• Atlanta, Ga.
• Baltimore, Md.
• Boston, Mass.
• Chicago, Ill.
• Dallas, Texas
• Denver, Colo.
• Des Moines, Iowa
• Detroit, Mich.
• Fresno, Calif.
• Jacksonville, Fla.
• Memphis, Tenn.
• Minneapolis, Minn.
• New Orleans, La.
• Philadelphia, Pa.
• St. Louis, Mo.
• Syracuse, N.Y.
• Youngstown, Ohio
Native American Communities
• Albuquerque, N.M.
• Helena, Mont.
• Farmington, N.M.
• Honolulu, Hawaii
• Milwaukee, Wis.
• Phoenix, Ariz.
• Rapid City, S.D.
• Santa Ana, Calif.
• Spokane, Wash.
• Tulsa, Okla.
For more information about e200 Emerging Leaders, or to contact the respective local SBA District office in that area go to www.sba.gov/e200
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