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SBIA expresses support for Senate introduction of the Investing in Main Street Act
The Small Business Investor Alliance expresses strong support for the “Investing in Main Street Act”, bipartisan legislation that is designed to increase investments into American small businesses.
Read MoreComment Letter to U.S. Department of Labor re: Proposal to Update the Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary
Comment Letter to U.S. Department of Labor re: Proposal to Update the Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary On January 2, SBIA submitted comments to the Department of Labor in response to DOL’s recent proposal to update the definition of an investment advice “fiduciary” under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). This is the…
Read MoreSBIA Announces 2023-2024 Leadership
The Small Business Investor Alliance announces its 2023-2024 Board of Governors, including Board Officers, Regional Chairs, At-Large Board Members, and designated Council Chairs. Caroline Ducas, a founding partner of Nashville-based Resolute Capital Partners, is the incoming Chair.
Read MoreNew Lower Middle Market Deal Platform Launched
The newly launched Independent Sponsor Forum is a national platform designed specifically to serve the needs of the growing independent sponsor market.
Read MoreSBIA welcomes Stephanie McAlaine as Chief Membership Officer and Executive Director
The Small Business Investor Alliance announces the hire of Stephanie McAlaine as Chief Membership Officer and Executive Director of the soon-to-be-launched Independent Sponsor Forum.
Read MoreSeptember 2023 SBIC Leverage Pricing Determined
The Small Business Investor Alliance announced that $1,545,510,000 of Small Business Investment Companies debentures were priced at an interest rate of 5.688%.
Read MoreSBIA expresses support for bipartisan Investing in All of America Act
The Small Business Investor Alliance expresses strong support for bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Dan Meuser (R-PA) and Hillary Scholten (D-MI) designed to increase capital available to small businesses, particularly those in rural or low-income areas, and in industry sectors vital to national security.
Read MoreSBIA’s Brett Palmer appointed to Small Business Administration advisory committee
Small Business Investor Alliance President Brett Palmer has been appointed to the Small Business Administration’s newly-formed Investment Capital Advisory Committee. SBIA congratulates long-time SBIA member Carl Kopfinger, Senior Vice President & Managing Director of TD Bank, on his appointment as Vice Chair of the committee.
Read MoreSBIA expresses support for bill to ensure accurate disclosure for BDCs
SBIA expresses support for bill to ensure accurate disclosure for BDCs WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 28, 2023) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the premier association representing Business Development Companies (“BDCs”) and lower middle market private equity and its investors, expressed support for legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) that will exempt funds…
Read MoreSBIA expresses support for BDC tax parity bill
SBIA expresses support for BDC tax parity bill August 18, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the leading association representing Business Development Companies (“BDCs”) and lower middle market private equity and its investors, applauded bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Reps. Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Brendan Boyle (D-PA), Darin LaHood (R-IL), and Danny Davis (D-IL)…
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