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Futuristic rocket launching towards Moon and Mars, symbolizing SBA and NASA's initiative to fund space technology startups.
Entrepreneurship

SBA and NASA Launch Initiative to Fund Space Tech Startups

Under a new federal initiative, private investment funds licensed by the U.

Jenna Wallace·July 5, 2026
Small business owner with a hopeful expression, symbolizing the opportunities presented by the SBA's increased $10 million loan limit for business growth.
Entrepreneurship

SBA launches new capital program to aid small businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration has quietly raised its combined loan limit to an unprecedented $10 million, effectively doubling the maximum capital available for many small businesses, as repo

Jenna Wallace·May 22, 2026
Visual representation of the disparity in small business resources, showing a clear divide between accessible opportunities and limited options.
Entrepreneurship

New Small Business Programs Highlight Access Disparities

While the Small Business Administration just launched a $50 million grant program, a top-tier executive program for entrepreneurs costs US $89,000, revealing a stark divide in how small business resou

Jenna Wallace·May 12, 2026
Diverse small business storefronts on a sunny street in Vancouver, Washington, symbolizing economic growth and opportunity for entrepreneurs in 2026.
Entrepreneurship

Local Small Business Resources Aid Growth in 2026

The city of Vancouver, Washington, is injecting $2.65 million into its small business ecosystem through new loan and grant programs, even as national policies tighten access for some entrepreneurs.

Jenna Wallace·May 7, 2026
A split image showing a thriving local business street contrasted with a desolate federal building, symbolizing federal funding cuts impacting small businesses.
Entrepreneurship

Small Business Month: Local Gains, Federal Cuts

As National Small Business Month celebrates entrepreneurs with local events and private grants, the U.S. Small Business Administration is quietly withholding at least $55 million in 2025 funding for key programs.

Jenna Wallace·April 26, 2026
Small business owners and SBA representatives in a roundtable discussion focused on reducing regulatory burdens and improving compliance.
Entrepreneurship

SBA Hosts Roundtable to Cut Small Business Regulatory Burdens

A fisherman reported being regulated by 17 different federal agencies, with overlapping regulations causing issues such as requiring separate inspections for squid by different agencies, according to

Jenna Wallace·April 25, 2026
An entrepreneur navigating a complex maze of red tape, with a clear path illuminated by sunlight, symbolizing the SBA's efforts to reduce regulatory burdens.
Entrepreneurship

SBA Aims to Cut Red Tape for Entrepreneurs

A fisherman once reported being regulated by 17 different federal agencies, facing duplicate inspections for squid, according to Federal News Network .

Jenna Wallace·April 24, 2026