Sarah Lewis

In a move poised to bolster U.S. manufacturing and bolster domestic supply chains, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched its inaugural Critical Suppliers Prize Competition.

Guernsey’s employment permit system is under scrutiny as businesses and workers complain of delays.

Guernsey's employment permit system is "unsustainable" and is causing "grave problems" for businesses and the wider economy, a deputy has said.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has made an impactful announcement aimed at bolstering manufacturing training in communities served by tribal institutions. Under its Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow (E2G) Grant Initiative, the SBA is seeking proposals from tribal colleges and other local trade schools, offering up to $10 million in funding. This provides an exciting opportunity for small businesses, particularly those within the 8(a) and HUBZone programs, to benefit from strengthened operational competencies and enhanced workforce skills.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues its commitment to strengthening the American manufacturing sector by unveiling a groundbreaking

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues its commitment to strengthening the American manufacturing sector by unveiling a groundbreaking initiative: the award of $50 million in grants to 11 technical schools and community colleges across the nation. Designed to bolster the capabilities of small manufacturers under the Empower to Grow (E2G) Program, this initiative aims to enhance workforce skills,, support regulatory compliance, and ultimately drive competitiveness in government contracting.

Brielle Wright, the 2025 Ivy League Pitcher of the Year, has announced her commitment to Texas A&M, adding another strong arm to the Aggies' bullpen for the upcoming 2027 season.

Discover how the SBA's new 90% Energy Guarantee program is designed to enhance small business investments in energy efficiency and renewable projects, fostering growth and sustainability in the entrepreneurial sector.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is taking a bold step to bridge the skills gap in manufacturing with its inaugural Manufacturing Workforce Expo, set for August 26, 2026, at Atlantic Technical College in Coconut Creek, Florida. This event, co-hosted with the U.S. Department of Labor and OpenAI, aims to connect students with apprenticeship programs and careers in manufacturing, a sector increasingly in need of skilled labor.

Oracle has recently announced the general availability of its Oracle Exadata Database Service on Amazon Web Services (AWS), a move that could significantly enhance options for small businesses looking to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) for their database workloads. This ambitious collaboration strives to simplify the migration path for enterprises migrating to Oracle AI Database@AWS while promising better performance, flexible pricing, and enhanced integration with AWS’s analytical capabilities.