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Small Business Committee Hearing Highlights SBIC Success, Impact of Bipartisan Investing in All of America Act
Small Business Committee Hearing Highlights SBIC Success, Impact of Bipartisan Investing in All of America Act WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 30, 2026) – At a House Small Business Committee hearing with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Associate Administrator Josh Carter last week, members of the committee, led by Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX), highlighted how Small Business…
Read MoreSBIA welcomes Christy Dancause as Senior Director of Member Strategy, Engagement, and Community
SBIA welcomes Christy Dancause as Senior Director of Member Strategy, Engagement, and Community WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27, 2026) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) announces the appointment of Christy Dancause as Senior Director of Member Strategy, Engagement, and Community. With nearly two decades of experience supporting the private equity and M&A community, Christy brings…
Read MoreSBIA Applauds House Passage of the Investing in All of America Act
Legislation advances effort to expand access to capital for small businesses, particularly those in the manufacturing sector, in industries critical to national security, and in rural or low-income areas.
Read MoreSBIA Elects 2025-2026 Board of Governors
The Small Business Investor Alliance announced its new 2025-2026 Board of Governors, including Board Officers, Regional Council Chairs, At-Large Board Members, and designated Industry Council Chairs.
Read MoreISF Perspectives | Effective Fundraising Strategies for the Independent Sponsor Model
As a deal by deal investor, raising capital is essential to your survival. There are a myriad of capital raising approaches independent sponsors may use to get deals launched. But what strategies work best for what situations, and how do successful independent sponsors implement those strategies for best results? That is exactly what Erik Ginsberg…
Read MoreSeptember 2025 SBIC Leverage Pricing Determined
On September 16, $1,458,530,000 of Small Business Investment Company debentures were priced at an interest rate of 4.532%.
Read MoreSBIA Applauds Senate Introduction of Investing in Main Street Act
Legislation would ensure that small and mid-sized businesses across the country can access the capital they need to compete and grow.
Read More[The Well] Closing the Capital Gap in Rural America Is Possible
Read an excerpt from an opinion piece by SBIA President Brett Palmer published in The Well.
Read MoreBDC Reform Bill Clears House, Next Stop: Senate
Key Reform Would Unlock Small Business Investment, Fix Unintended Consequences of Fee Disclosure Rule for Business Development Companies
Read MorePodcast: How to Raise $175 Million for Private Equity Funds from the Government
Brett Palmer, President of the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), and David Demeter, who manages Davidson College’s endowment, joined How I Invest for a deep dive into one of private markets’ most powerful but under-the-radar capital structures: Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs).
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