U.S. General Services Administration Launches New Pilot Program Increasing eBuy Transparency

U.S. General Services Administration Launches New Pilot Program Increasing eBuy Transparency

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One Year Pilot Program with Select GSA Contracting Offices to Study Effects on Competition, eBuy Usage


Washington, DC - - (October 17, 2018) - - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has launched a pilot project aimed at improving transparency and increasing competition through the use of GSA’s eBuy, an online Request for Quote (RFQ) system. The eBuy Open GSA First pilot aims to draw more vendors to participate in the federal marketplace...

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Small Business Administration Team up to Help Veteran Entrepreneurs

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Washington, DC - - (May 4, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is working with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide education and support to disabled Veterans interested in self-employment.

VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) entered into an agreement with the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development in early December to provide self-employment guidance, assistance and on-the-job training to disabled...

U.S. Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Completes Application Goal

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Washington, DC - - (April 30, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that the HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration has reached its application goal, and the registration period is now closed. This November, the Department will recognize employers who qualified for the HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award. The program demonstration enabled up to 300 employers to apply and prepare...

U.S. Small Business Administration Expands its Emerging Leaders Initiative Helping Small Businesses to Thrive




Recruitment now underway to help increase small business development in underserved communities



Washington, DC - - (March 10, 2017) - - The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced the launch of the 2017 Emerging Leaders Initiative, a seven-month executive-level training series targeting small businesses with high-growth potential in underserved cities across the nation. This year, three new cities have been added, bringing the number of participating communities to 55.

Local recruitment for the 2017 training cycle has begun and is ongoing at designated SBA district offices. Classes are scheduled to begin in April, and interested small business owners can learn more on eligibility and how to apply at the SBA’s website: www.sba.gov/emergingleaders. The SBA’s Emerging Leaders Initiative delivers entrepreneurship education and training focused on small, poised-for-growth companies that are potential job creators. This intensive executive entrepreneurship series includes nearly 100 hours of classroom time per participant and provides the opportunity for small business owners to work with experienced coaches and mentors...