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SBIA 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 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 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).
Read MoreSBIA Middle Market Council Chair: “SBICs Help U.S. Manufacturers and Small Businesses Grow and Succeed in Rural America”
Jordan Bastable, Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) Board Member and Chair of the Middle Market Council, testified before the House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access about expanding access to capital.
Read MoreRole of SBICs, RBICs Highlighted at Senate Small Business Committee Hearing
At a Senate Small Business Committee hearing, SBIA Board Chair Ben Geis and RBIC Council Chair John Mickelson highlighted the important role SBICs and RBICs play in driving investment to rural areas and critical industries.
Read MoreSBIA Congratulates GMB Capital Partners, Recipient of the 2025 SBIC of the Year Award
GMB Capital Partners was recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration during National Small Business Week.
Read MoreNew Report Highlights the Importance of Policies that Encourage Investment in American Small Businesses
SBIA encourages policymakers to maintain a critical tax provision to protect access to the capital that small businesses need to grow, create jobs, and drive innovation.
Read MoreAt House Small Business Committee Hearing, SBIA President Brett Palmer Advocates for Solutions to Boost Investment in American Small Businesses & Manufacturers
Palmer Emphasizes Critical Role Small Business Investment Companies Have In Expanding Access to Capital in Rural and Underserved Areas
Read More2024 Champion of Small Business Investing Awards
The Small Business Investor Alliance presents the 2024 Champion of Small Business Investing Award to members of the House and Senate
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.
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