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Tag Archives: Bill Shear
How the Small Business Administration Partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities
When Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn in January 20, she became the first candidate elected to President or Vice President to have attended a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). What are HBCUs, and what role have they played … Continue reading
Posted in About GAO, Economic Development, Education
Tagged Anna Maria Ortiz, Bill Shear, Economic Development Administration, education, Financial Markets and Community Investment, HBCU, higher education, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, SBA, Small Business Administration
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Targeting Federal Funding to Areas Experiencing Significant Poverty (interactive graphic)
Areas with high poverty rates can face systemic problems—like higher levels of crime and school dropouts—that can make it more difficult for residents to get out of poverty. To help, some federal agencies have been required to use at least … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Shear, community investment, Financial Markets and Community Investment, FMCI, poverty
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Disaster loans could help small businesses affected by coronavirus
The Small Business Administration announced Thursday that it would use disaster assistance loans to help small businesses affected by COVID-19 (coronavirus), as directed by President Trump’s national address. SBA disaster loans are usually used to help respond to localized disasters … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Shear, CDC, Coronavirus, disaster assistance, disaster recovery, FMCI, SBA, Small Business Administration
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Helping Government Help Small Businesses
National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of American small business owners and entrepreneurs. On the WatchBlog, it’s a time to look at the Small Business Administration—the federal agency that is charged with providing many small businesses with resources and … Continue reading