Hearings, Meetings, Proceedings, etc.: Access to All Agency Financial Assistance, Contracting, Business Counseling and Technical Assistance Programs, Identifying Issues and Best Practices; Tribal Consultation

Key Points

• 1The SBA will hold public meetings and hearings to get feedback on how to improve access to its financial assistance, contracting opportunities, and business counseling services
• 2The rule requires the SBA to identify problems with current programs and share best practices for helping small business owners get government support
• 3Tribal consultation is required, meaning the SBA must formally meet with and listen to Native American tribes before making decisions that could affect their communities
• 4This is a proposed rule, so the public has time to submit comments before the SBA makes it official
• 5The changes aim to make sure more small business owners—particularly from underrepresented groups—know about and can actually use SBA programs

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