Small Business Facts: Establishment Dynamics
In 2018, openings of establishments with employees surpassed one million for the first time. Annual openings have exceeded closings for eight consecutive years. Read “Small Business Facts: Establishment Dynamics” to learn more.
SBA Office of Advocacy – Roundtable on the Regulation of Premium Cigars – September 12,…
The U.S. Small Business Administration
Office of Advocacy will hold a roundtable to discuss the regulation of premium
cigars beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2019. The roundtable
will be held in Washington, D.C., at the!-->…
Concerns Raised about Natural Resources, Labor Force, and Broadband at Anchorage Roundtable
Given its vast size and many remote locations, it is no wonder that natural resources and labor force issues were central to the Office of Advocacy’s recent Regulatory Reform Roundtable in Anchorage, Alaska. The meeting began with!-->…
Site Visit: Advocacy Hears Unique Energy Challenges at Alaska Energy and Power
By Prianka Sharma, Assistant Chief Counsel
While on a recent regulatory reform
trip, Advocacy staff visited the Alaska Center for Energy and Power in
Fairbanks. The visit gave Advocacy the opportunity to learn about the unique
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Site Visit: Alaska Restaurant Industry Had Regulatory Issues to Discuss with Advocacy Staff
By Prianka Sharma, Assistant Chief Counsel
In early July Advocacy staff visited Alaska. While there, they had the opportunity to visit three small businesses in the restaurant industry and learn about their regulatory concerns. They!-->!-->!-->…
Letter to SBA: Small Business Size Standards; Calculation of Annual Average Receipts
The Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (Advocacy) submits these comments on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s proposed rule, Small Business Size Standards: Calculation of Annual Average Receipts. !-->…
Site Visit: Local Outdoor Businesses in Alaska Share Concerns with Advocacy
By Prianka Sharma, Assistant Chief Counsel
Alaska
is known for its cold climate and large quantities of snow. It is home to
outdoor enthusiasts of all varieties from hunters, anglers, and fishermen, to
snowboarders, skiers, snowshoe!-->!-->!-->…
Site Visit: Advocacy Visits Cold Climate Housing Research Center in Fairbanks, Alaska
By Prianka Sharma, Assistant Chief Counsel
While
in Fairbanks, Alaska, Advocacy staff visited the Cold Climate Housing Research
Center. This nonprofit research and testing facility was founded in 2006 to find
energy efficient!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Site Visit: Reindeer Farm in Palmer, Alaska, Faces Unusual Business Obstacles
By Prianka Sharma, Assistant Chief Counsel
When
you think of the climate that is most prevalent in Alaska—cold harsh winters
with lots of snow—you may also think of winter animals like reindeer.
In
Alaska, reindeer are!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Hawaii’s General Excise Tax Puts Local Small Business at a Disadvantage
By Marina DeWit – Region 9 Advocate
The first things that come to mind when thinking about Hawaii are tropical weather, beautiful beaches, and family vacations. Tourism is Hawaii’s top industry, with more than 8 million!-->!-->!-->…