SBAIC is a membership organization established to promote utilization of small businesses at U.S. government agencies.
Joined April 2025
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Richard Crespin, CEO of @CollaborateUp shared 3 ways the U.S. govt can keep small businesses competitive in international assistance⬇️
1) clear demand signals
2)strong set-aside programs
3) streamlined procurement
Read our latest #MemberSpotlight:
sbaic.org/member-spotlight-c…
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Some encouraging news for small businesses to start out the year. New data from ADP shows private-sector payrolls rose by 41k jobs in December.
Notably, small businesses with fewer than 50 employees added 9,000 jobs ⬇️
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forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/…
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“Small business is the engine that drives America… makes America more prosperous at home & stronger abroad.” -Sen @ChrisCoons
At SBAIC, we see this every day.
Thank you @USGLC for championing bipartisan leadership with small businesses front and center.
usglc.org/newsroom/adm-mike-…
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Our members are the heart of our coalition, bringing expertise, fresh perspectives, and a shared commitment to international assistance powered by American small businesses.
Last month, we welcomed one of our newest members, Feeney Advisory LLC ⬇️
sbaic.org/member-spotlight-f…
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Small businesses lost 120k jobs in November, according to ADP's latest report. With concerns over tariffs and inflation pressures mounting, business owners are pulling back on hiring as economic uncertainty grows.
Read more from @FoxBusiness
foxbusiness.com/economy/smal…
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The U.S. must modernize its economic security toolkit to counter China.
David Snelbecker of @IntlDevGroup highlights what that means in practice—from nearshoring in🇩🇴 to fintech in🇦🇴, trade reform in🇻🇳, to helping partners push back on corruption
Read⬇️ sbaic.org/rebuilding-america…
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A new poll makes one thing clear: Americans back U.S. leadership abroad when it delivers at home.
🇺🇸 77% of likely voters support U.S. international assistance when it advances strategic national interests and relies on American-made products.
americafirstintl.org/poll-re…
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Small businesses, which make up over 40% of the American workforce, are pulling back from hiring.
"The mutable policymaking of the Trump administration... has created a kind of a paralysis among some [small] businesses."
Read the @wapo ⬇️
washingtonpost.com/business/…
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Our coalition of small businesses—active in 41 states—makes America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.
Learn how small businesses power U.S. international assistance and add unique value to the government contracting ecosystem.sbaic.org/about/
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#DYK that the recent FAR Part 19 update eliminates nearly 300 individual rules and subparts?
Read the latest analysis to understand how these changes are reshaping small business contracting ⬇️
iq.govwin.com/neo/marketAnal…
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.@nytimes has a detailed update on the ongoing lawsuit over the Trump administration’s freeze on U.S. international assistance. Since February, the case has moved through multiple courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, with interim rulings.
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nytimes.com/2025/11/03/us/po…
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Apply to our network of 150 small bussiness leaders driving impact in US foreign assistance. As a member, you’ll gain access to:
➡️ Opportunities to connect with large prime contractors
➡️ Advocacy to increase small bus. utilization
Learn more
members.sbaic.org/applicatio…
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SBAIC is a coalition of 150 small 🇺🇸 businesses serving U.S. foreign assistance. Across 41 states, we:
➡️ Advocate for participation in U.S. foreign assistance
➡️ Champion policies that drive small bus. growth
➡️ Connect firms with partners
Learn more: sbaic.org/about/
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SBAIC retweeted
6 Aug 2025
In case you missed it...
We thrilled to have announced our partnership with the @PADForg last month. Together, we’re identifying investment-ready projects, co-designing blended finance structures, and mobilizing capital to generate long-term value and locally driven development.
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What does the #FAR 19 overhaul means for small businesses going after federal contracts?
✅ Size is locked at contract award →reducing admin burden
✅ “Rule of Two” remains → more opportunities for small businesses
✅ FAR Part 19 retitled
More here: hklaw.com/en/insights/public…
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U.S. small businesses are key to making international assistance effective.
Our 150 members bring direct experience to shape recommendations that drive private sector growth abroad⬇️
#InternationalAssistance
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