Should the Small Business Administration serve bigger businesses? and other news.

Three updates this month from our friends at Small Business Rising.

• Should the Small Business Administration serve bigger businesses? Update: 87% oppose increasing SBA size standards + deadline extended! The GovCon Intelligence SubStack found 87% of public comments submitted opposed SBA’s proposed increased sizes for “small businesses.” The rule would expand the definition so far that firms with $1 billion in annual revenue, banks with $5 billion in assets, and companies with thousands of employees could qualify. Responding to the outpouring of concern, the SBA extended the public comment period an additional 60 days. Learn more from ILSR here. If you’re a small business owner, it’s your chance to have your voice heard. You can find a template letter here.
• YOU’RE INVITED — Locked Out: The Clause That’s Killing Your Main Street. Ever wonder why your neighborhood doesn’t have a grocery store or pharmacy? The reason could be a sneaky lease clause used by big chains to keep competitors out. Join ILSR on 9/24 for this virtual event.
  
• Hundreds of independent businesses have signed our letter calling for the states and FTC to take Amazon to trial. As we see other dominant corporations reach slap-on-the-wrist settlements with the government, we’re calling for accountability. View signatories and add your company.

OSBC is a partner of Small Business Rising, a coalition focused on leveling the playing field for local and small business.

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