May 3, 2024

New Resource for Small Businesses: Investing in America Small Business Hub

Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman recently announced the launch of SBA’s new Investing in America Small Business Hub, the first and only digital portal of its kind providing industry-specific resources to help small businesses tap into new opportunities made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda.

April 19, 2024

The White House Announces Record Investment in Small Disadvantaged Businesses

On April 12 President Biden announced record investment in small disadvantaged businesses with a record-breaking $76.2 billion, or 12.1% in federal contracting dollars, going to small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) in FY 2023.

April 19, 2024

Meet Us in Michigan Next Week!

DoD Office of Small Business Programs Director, Mr. Farooq Mitha, has a series of engagements with small businesses and industry in Michigan next week.

April 19, 2024

APEX Accelerators are a Critical Front Door for Businesses

APEX Accelerators are a critical front door for businesses new to government contracting to acquire the skills and know-how to compete.

April 19, 2024

Taylor-Kale: Defense Industrial Strategy Already Making Headway in Maritime Space

In January, the DoD released for the first time a National Defense Industrial Strategy, which, among other things, spells out how the department plans to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base.

April 12, 2024

Empowering Small Businesses: A Collaborative Journey at Sea-Air-Space Event

The Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) participated in the Sea-Air-Space event held in National Harbor, Md. this week.

April 12, 2024

DAU Acquisition Update Now Available On-Demand

The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Acquisition Update is a must-see event for defense acquisition professionals, and the Feb. 21-22 event is now available for download.

April 5, 2024

Ignite the Future: Small Business Training Week

The premier training event of the year for federal acquisition and small business professionals starts in 24 days!

April 5, 2024

ICAM Networking Days Brings Diverse Collaborators Together

This week, members of our leadership team participated in the DoD’s Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) office’s Networking Days event at the Lockheed Martin Global Vision Center in Crystal City, Va. with representatives from industry, academia, government program offices, and the Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization (MCIEP) directorate.

April 5, 2024

Disaster Loans Available for Small Businesses Affected by Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Small businesses impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Maryland last week can apply for a disaster loan of up to $2 million from the U.S. Small Business Administration to help overcome any revenue loss.