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SBIA applauds House Small Business Committee passage of bipartisan Investing in All of America Act
SBIA applauds House Small Business Committee passage of bipartisan Investing in All of America Act This bipartisan legislation will expand access to capital for small businesses, particularly those in rural or low-income areas. WASHINGTON, DC (April 18, 2024) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the leading association for lower middle market private equity funds…
Read MoreSBIA President Brett Palmer testifies before House Small Business Subcommittee
SBIA President Brett Palmer testifies before House Small Business Subcommittee Hearing looks at the SBIC program’s impact on small businesses WASHINGTON, DC (April 17, 2024) – Brett Palmer, President of the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the association for private equity funds investing in American small businesses, was invited to testify before a House Small…
Read MoreSBIA expresses support for Senate introduction of the Investing in Main Street Act
SBIA Expresses Support for Senate Introduction of Investing in Main Street Act Legislation would allow more capital to flow to small businesses February 5, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the association of America’s small business investors, is pleased to express strong support for bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. Todd…
Read MoreSBIA Announces 2023-2024 Leadership
SBIA Announces 2023-2024 Leadership SBIA membership elects new Officers and Board of Governors October 16, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the leading association for lower middle market private equity funds and investors, today announced its new 2023-2024 Board of Governors, including our Board Officers, Regional Chairs, At-Large Board Members, and…
Read MoreNew Lower Middle Market Deal Platform Launched
New Lower Middle Market Deal Platform Launched The Independent Sponsor Forum is the only community designed exclusively by Independent Sponsors for Independent Sponsors October 2, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – The Independent Sponsor Forum (www.isponsorforum.org) is a new national platform designed specifically to serve the needs of the growing independent sponsor market. Founded in partnership with the…
Read MoreSBIA welcomes Stephanie McAlaine as Chief Membership Officer and Executive Director
SBIA welcomes Stephanie McAlaine as Chief Membership Officer and Executive Director September 19, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the leading association for lower middle market private equity funds and investors, is pleased to announce the hire of Stephanie McAlaine as Chief Membership Officer and Executive Director of a soon…
Read MoreSeptember 2023 SBIC Leverage Pricing Determined
September 2023 SBIC Leverage Pricing Determined $1,545,510,000 of SBIC debentures were priced at an interest rate of 5.688% September 14, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the leading association for lower middle market private equity funds and investors, today announced that $1,545,510,000 of Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC) debentures were priced at…
Read MoreSBIA expresses support for bipartisan Investing in All of America Act
SBIA expresses support for bipartisan Investing in All of America Act This bipartisan legislation will expand access to capital for small businesses, particularly those in rural or low-income areas. September 5, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) expressed strong support for bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Dan Meuser (R-PA) and Hillary…
Read MoreSBIA’s Brett Palmer appointed to Small Business Administration advisory committee
SBIA’s Brett Palmer appointed to Small Business Administration advisory committee SBIA also congratulates long-time member Carl Kopfinger, Senior Vice President & Managing Director of TD Bank, on his appointment as Vice Chair of the committee September 1, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) is pleased to recognize the appointment of SBIA President…
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…
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