2022 Small Business Profiles for the States, Territories, and Nation
Advocacy’s annual State Profiles gather the latest federal economic data into state-by-state snapshots of small business economic activity.
The 2022 State Profiles are the first to contain data gathered during the COVID-19…
Report On The Regulatory Flexibility Act, FY 2021: Annual Report Of The Chief Counsel For Advocacy…
As the voice of small business in government, the Office of Advocacy is working to bring small businesses’ priorities into the regulatory process. Advocacy’s efforts at ensuring federal agency compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act…
Advocacy Comments on DOE’s Proposed Energy Efficiency Standards for Distribution Transformers
On January 11, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy published a proposed rule titled “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers.”
On March 27, 2023, the Office of Advocacy (Advocacy)…
Engagement and Opportunities: Celebrating Women’s History Month and Continual Outreach in…
by Janea Jamison, Region 6 Advocate
Our nation celebrated the very first Women's History Month in 1987. Since then, women-owned businesses grew to over 11 million firms. According to the Office of Advocacy's most recent publication,…
Advocacy Attends ABA Workplace and Occupational Safety and Health Conference
Advocacy’s Assistant Chief Counsel for Safety, Security, and Transportation Bruce Lundegren attended the American Bar Association’s annual Workplace and Occupational Safety and Health Law Section meeting, held from March 7-10, 2023, in San…
NTIA Requests Public Comment on National Spectrum Strategy
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration recently released a notice seeking public comment on the development of a National Spectrum Strategy. Specifically, NTIA seeks input from stakeholders, including small…
Community and Resilience – The Soul of the Nation’s Economy
by Janea Jamison, Region 6 Advocate
Currently, Black business owners own over three million businesses and employ almost 1.2 million people. Despite some setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's clear that Black small businesses…
Facts About Small Business: Women Ownership Statistics
Advocacy has released its newest infographic spotlighting women-owned businesses. Women business owners own over 12 million businesses and employ over 10.1 million workers. Advocacy’s infographic uses the most recent Census Bureau data to…
Advocacy Submits Comments on FTC’s Non-Compete Clause NPRM
On January 19, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission published a notice of proposed rulemaking for the Non-Compete Clause Rule. The proposed rule would make it an unfair method of competition for an employer to enter into or attempt to enter…
Small Business Labor Safety Roundtable – March 24, 2023
The next Small Business Labor Safety (OSHA/MSHA) Roundtable will take place on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 10 AM - 12 PM. The meeting will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. The agenda is currently being developed, however, if there…
SEC Proposes Sweeping Safeguarding Rule for Registered Investment Advisers
On March 9, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published proposed rules imposing significant revisions to Rule 206(4)-2 (Custody Rule) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act). SEC’s proposal would replace…
What’s New with Small Business
The Office of Advocacy’s handy infographic, What’s New with Small Business, is a valuable source for the most requested statistics on small businesses.
The infographic is a complement to our Frequently Asked Questions About Small…