The Small Business Administration And Related Activities PDF Download

Section 4(h) of the Small Business Act authorizes the Small Business Admin. (SBA) to provide assistance for the benefit of small businesses through activities the agency cosponsors with eligible for-profit and nonprofit entities, as well as federal, state, and local government entities. Cosponsored activities can provide information on SBA programs and services or on subjects of interest to small businesses, bring together government and private sector resources and small business owners (generally for government contracting or financing initiatives), or celebrate the contributions of small business owners. This report (1) describes the roles and responsibilities of SBA and cosponsors in planning, funding, and conducting cosponsored activities; and (2) examines the benefits cosponsored activities provide to small businesses. Table and figures. This is a print on demand report.