Hearings, Meetings, Proceedings, etc.: Tribal Consultation for 8(a) Business Development Program and Mentor-Protege Program Issues and Best Practices
Summary
The Small Business Administration is proposing to hold formal meetings with Native American tribes to get their input on two federal programs that help small businesses grow and succeed. These programs give special support to disadvantaged business owners and pair experienced companies with newer ones to help them develop, and tribal leaders want a say in how these programs work.
Key Points
- 1The SBA will meet with Native American tribes to listen to their concerns and ideas about the 8(a) Business Development Program and Mentor-Protégé Program
- 2These programs help disadvantaged small business owners and connect them with experienced companies for guidance and support
- 3Tribal consultation means the SBA is committing to include Native American voices in decisions about how these programs operate and what rules guide them
- 4This proposed rule is in the early stages and is open for public comment before it becomes final
- 5Better tribal input could lead to these federal programs working more fairly and effectively for Native American-owned businesses
Impact Assessment
If you are a Native American tribal leader or a disadvantaged small business owner, this means you will have formal opportunities to influence how the SBA's 8(a) Business Development and Mentor-Protege programs operate.
National
Minimal
Key Dates
May 12, 2025
Regulatory Connections
7(a) Alternative Base Rate Options
Small Business Investment Company Regulatory Amendments
Small Business Investment Company Regulatory Amendments
Tribal Consultation for Office of Manufacturing and Trade and Other Small Business Programs and Services Offered by the Agency, with a Focus on Ongoing Manufacturing, Onshoring and Export Initiatives to Encourage Small Businesses Going Global
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