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Dec. 15, 2023
SBA Road Tours Coming to 16 States and Territories to Engage Entrepreneurs Creating Cutting-Edge Technologies
December 15, 2023 — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced it will launch a live road tour connecting entrepreneurs developing advanced technologies to America’s Seed Fund.
Featured Resource: Policy Guidance on Small Business Programs
December 15, 2023 — Bookmark this page for relevant policy guidance on DoD Small Business Programs and U.S. Small Business Administration socioeconomic programs.
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024
December 15, 2023 — Congress passed its defense policy bill late on Dec. 13 and forwarded it to the White House for President Biden’s signature.
Dec. 8, 2023
NDAA FY24 Conference Report Released
December 8, 2023 — The U.S. Senate and House Armed Services committees released a final agreement on the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) late Wednesday night.
Small Business Scam Alert: "United States Business Regulations Department" Letters
December 8, 2023 — Recently, we heard from several small business owners about deceptive letters claiming to be from a government agency. As we dive into the festive season and year-end activities, it's crucial to stay vigilant and protect your business from potential scams.
Nov. 17, 2023
Department of Commerce Hosts First National Muslim American Leaders Convening
November 2023 — Mr. Farooq Mitha, Director of the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), joined leaders from across the federal government and industry this week for the first National Muslim American Leaders Convening hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
OSBP Recognized for Exceeding Subcontracting Goals
November 17, 2023 — The Department of Defense was honored with the National Veteran Small Business Coalition - NVSBC Champions Award for meeting or exceeding goals established for subcontracting to service-disabled and/or veteran-owned small businesses (SD/VOSBs) in FY22.
Spotlight: Empowering Native-owned Businesses
November 2023 — The Indian Incentive Program (IIP) fosters new opportunities for Indian organizations, Indian-owned economic enterprises, or Native Hawaiian small business concerns.
Nov. 3, 2023
New APEX Accelerator Opens in Dearborn, Mich.
November 3, 2023 — The Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) held a soft launch opening event for a new APEX Accelerator location in Dearborn, Mich. on October 26.
Resilient Defense Industrial Base Critical for Deterring Conflict
Ensuring a resilient defense industrial base requires steady demand signals from government to the industry, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment said.